Chamber Connection
September 2019
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Hello chamber!
One year ago this month the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce held its public launch event, announcing our presence and the mission of our work to the community. It’s been a year full of overwhelming support and remarkable progress, and our sincerest thanks to everybody who has helped make the chamber so successful thus far. Your support continues to motivate us as we move into years two, three, four, and beyond.
LGBTQ+ JOB FAIR
Did you miss our June job fair? Don’t worry, we’re holding another one on October 28! Representatives from a wide variety of companies will be there specifically to meet and hire LGBTQ+ employees. If you’d like to attend, please register as a guest by
clicking this link, and remember to mark yourself as attending the
Facebook Event for additional updates. If you are a vendor looking to table at our job fair, please contact Program and Ideation Manager Carly Davis
via email.
Date: Monday, October 28
Time: 4:30–7PM
Location: 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109
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CHALLENGING THE PROCUREMENT PROBLEM
Following our last corporate roundtable, the chamber established a committee dedicated to optimizing the procurement process for our corporate partners and small business members. The committee — made up of both partners and members — met for the first time this month to discuss some of the most daunting obstacles blocking procurement and begin designing mutually beneficial solutions. The work this committee and others are doing will be key to our chamber’s focus as we drive toward developing inclusive strategies for 2020 implementation.
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WRAPPING UP PRIDE IN WORCESTER
Pride doesn’t stop in June and neither does the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce! The city of Worcester held their annual Pride Parade and Festival on September 7 and the chamber was there to both support and help celebrate. If you stopped by our booth, you might have won a free t-shirt, learned more about the chamber’s work, or maybe even signed up for this very newsletter — welcome! With summer wrapping up, the chamber is already looking forward to Pride 2020.
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2019 NGLCC BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s annual conference took place last month in Tampa, Florida, bringing together affiliate chambers and LGBTBEs from across the country. Executive Director Grace Moreno attended, as did chamber board members and representatives from our small business membership. To cap off four days of engaging workshops and meaningful connection, Mayor Jane Castor announced during her keynote speech that Tampa was adding LGBTQ-owned businesses to the city’s supplier diversity program! The MALGBTCC was proud to represent our Commonwealth at this year’s conference and we look forward to next year's event in Las Vegas.
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CONNECTING TO DIVERSE SUPPLIERS
Northeastern University and the Operational Services Division of the state’s Supplier Diversity Office hosted a networking event for minority-owned businesses on August 21. Promoting a diverse supplier base is central to our mission and this event was a great opportunity to further connect with LGBTQ-owned businesses across the Commonwealth. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table! Feel free to reach out to our team with questions about membership or ways to get involved.
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EDUCATING FUTURE LGBTQ+ PROFESSIONALS
While our focus largely falls on current business professionals, it is prudent to also engage the next generation entering the workplace. The Reach(Out) LGBTQA+ Career Conference will be on again this October, preparing LGBTQA+ students for internships and professional life beyond campus. Participants will gain LGBTQ-specific insight from Northeastern alumni and professionals from a range of industries. As a partner of the event, the MALGBTCC will be actively part of the program, with our very own Carly Davis on the alumni panel and several corporate partners participating in discussion panels.
This event is free and open to
anyone
with a college ID.
Dates & Times: Friday, October 25, 6–8:30PM
Saturday, October 26, 9:30AM–3:30PM
Location: Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115
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MEMBERSHIP PERKS
To complement our chamber's work in the broader community, we are focused on hosting more member-exclusive events. Later this fall, we'll be holding procurement panel and matchmaking networking events, as well as an open house with the Small Business Administration to provide business optimization tools, services, and workshops for our membership. There are a number of other member-exclusive events on the horizon, so keep an eye out for upcoming MALGBTCC communications with more details! To be part of these opportunities,
join the chamber today!
The chamber is also in the early stages of developing a member rewards program, in which chamber members may offer discounts on their products and services to other members. If you are interested in offering such a discount to other chamber members, please email Membership Services Associate
Madelyn Glasco.
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STAY CONNECTED
Thank you all for your continued support and we can’t wait to see where the future takes us.
Proudly,
Grace R. Moreno
Executive Director
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Save the Date: Procurement Panel & Networking
October 22
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5:30–7:30PM
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Hear from procurement specialists at our leading corporate sponsors, get questions answered about supplier diversity and procurement practices, and expand your network by meeting fellow chamber members and sponsors. More information and registration coming soon!
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LGBTQ+ Job Fair
October 28
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4:30–7PM
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Blown away by the success of our last job fair, we are thrilled to announce the next one. We anticipate that this event will attract even more companies seeking LGBTQ+ employees, and urge job hunters to register early and spread the word about this amazing opportunity.
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Get Konnected!
September 26
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5:30–8PM
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MALGBTCC Executive Director Grace Moreno will be one of those honored at the Get Konnected! 25 Most Influential LGBTQ+ People of Color ceremony! The event is held in partnership with Bay Windows and Tufts Health Plan, the latter hosting it at their office in Watertown. Join us there as local LGBTQ+ people of color are celebrated for their efforts and successes!
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She+ Geeks Out Summit
September 27
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8AM–6PM
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The inaugural She+ Geeks Out Summit has been a long time coming. After six years and over 150 events, SGO is bringing something bigger and bolder than they’ve ever done before. This summit will focus on empowering and supporting women+ in the workplace and on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our chamber is a community partner of this event and we look forward to seeing everyone who's attending!
The SGO Summit is SOLD OUT! Tickets are still available as part of sponsorship packages for companies!
Or join the waitlist
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Reach(Out) LGBTQA+ Career Conference
October 25
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6–8:30PM
October 26
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9:30AM–3:30PM
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The Reach(Out) LGBTQA+ Career Conference prepares LGBTQA+ students for internships and professional life beyond campus. Participants gain LGBTQ-specific insight from Northeastern alumni and professionals from a range of industries. This event is free and open to anyone with a college ID.
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hightea
September 28
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3PM–sunset
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Encore Boston is hosting hightea, a celebration modeled in the LGBTQ+ tradition of tea dance. Featured guests include Daniela Sea of The L Word and Grand Hostess Yuhua Hamasaki from Rupaul’s Drag Race. This 21+ event is free if you register beforehand.
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MLR invites our transgender community to enjoy complimentary styling, curated cosmetic products, and a gourmet tea bar at this pop-up event.
T-Time is a beauty salon and grooming experience that is sure to fill up quickly — book your appointment now!
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