The Finn Group, Standup Baltimore, Events 4 Good People, and the Greater Baltimore Urban League created several nonbasketball events during CIAA 2025 in Baltimore. The curation included a collection of signature events activated in one location, according to The Finn Group website.

Center Court brought together small and minority businesses, food, national entertainment, and a safe and walkable environment for networking and social engagement. The Biggest MF’ing Happy Hour, hosted by LaRian Finney, Derrick Chase, Marcy Crump, Azikiwe Deveaux, and Big Rick McClearn, was held at the Atrium at Marketplace.