Chamber Connection
August 2019
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Hello chamber!
We've made it through the dog days of summer, and while it's still quiet downtown while everyone's on vacation, our team at the Chamber has been anything but idle. Here's a recap of what we've been up to and what we have planned for the rest of the month and into fall:
LGBTQ+ JOB FAIR
Blown away by the success of our last job fair, we are thrilled to announce that the next one will be held on
October 28. 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.
Date: Monday, October 28
Time: 4:30–7PM
Location: 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109
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NETWORKING ACROSS THE STATE
We hosted two information and business networking events last month giving LGBT professionals and allies throughout the state an opportunity to meet, establish business connections, and learn more about the Chamber’s work.
The first session took place at member
Jay’s Bed & Breakfast on July 24, and featured a speaking program from Chamber Executive Director Grace Moreno, Ambassador and Community Liaison for Western Massachusetts Leena Akhtar, Board Member Pam Delaney, and Holyoke Mayor and current Congressional candidate Alex Morse.
We held a second session on July 31, this time in Boston at
WeWork One Beacon Street. Joining Grace as speakers were Board Member Wilnelia Rivera, Joyce Eggers of
Takeda, and Toby Cavanaugh of
Vertex.
Cards were exchanged, connections were made, and new businesses joined our membership. Keep an eye out for similar networking opportunities in the near future!
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RADIO PRIDE LAUNCHES BUSINESS PRIDE SEGMENT
Radio Pride, a weekly radio show focused on LGBTQ content and airing 4PM Saturdays on WCAP 980 AM, this month launched its new Business Pride segment! Business Pride is a vignette within Radio Pride, highlighting LGBT business owners who are members of our chamber. Doug Spencer, Chamber Founding Member and owner of
Spencer Brenneman, was the first to be featured in this segment —
listen here. Radio Pride Founder Joe Mangiacotti explains: “The workplace environment, LGBTQ+ talent pool, and LGBTQ+ business community play a huge role in keeping and moving forward everything [Radio Pride has] gained so far. Teaming up with the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is an honor and will only strengthen the Chamber, the show, and the overall voice and reach of the LGBTQ+ community." We look forward to formally bringing on Radio Pride as a media sponsor later this month and continuing our work together.
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WORCESTER PRIDE
June may have passed but that doesn’t mean our Pride ends! Our chamber will be at
Worcester Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday,
September 7, celebrating the city’s vibrant LGBTQ culture at their yearly festival. Stop by our booth to learn about the Chamber, meet the team, and win a prize!
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SIX FLAGS PRIDE FEST
… and if you can’t make it to Worcester, we’ll also be set up at Six Flags New England for their
Pride Fest on
September 7! Find us at Six Flags' all day LGBTQ+ celebration featuring DJs, a buffet, and LGBTQ-dedicated and LGBTQ-friendly organizations tabled throughout the park.
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STAY CONNECTED
Thank you for your continued support.
Proudly,
Grace R. Moreno
Executive Director
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Supplier Diversity Networking Event
August 21
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10AM–2PM
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Co-sponsored by Northeastern University and Operational Service Division, this annual event brings together procurement teams from a variety of Massachusetts-based organizations and small business owners who can fulfill a company’s supplier diversity requirements. If you are a small business and have the relevant certification (i.e. NGLCC certification), you are invited to attend and network with the aim of securing a vendor contract.
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Dining with Strangers
August 24
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6–9PM
August 31
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6–9PM
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Flavors of Your Palate invites Chamber affiliates to their upcoming Dining With Strangers evenings! Mastermind Chef Jonil is bringing together groups of people for a personalized, hand-crafted dinner to socialize and forge relationships. Launching on August 24 in Salem, with a second iteration centered around Cuban cuisine on August 31, tickets to this event are going fast!
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Nonprofit Social Media Summit
August 29
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9AM–5PM
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Susu Wong, founder of digital marketing and social media strategy agency
Tomo360, is part of a stunning lineup of experts gathered to teach you how to optimize your brand’s online footprint. This limited-capacity event offers in-depth, focused training for nonprofits looking to expand their social media and digital marketing.
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SBA Summer Training Camp
September 5
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10AM–2PM
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Summer is almost over. It's time to get your small biz back into shape! No training pads, no sprint drills – ALL BUSINESS.
The Boston office of the US Small Business Administration is hosting a training camp for small businesses at the Tip O’Neill Building, offering coaching and guidance in everything from securing contracts to applying for grants.
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All Together Now
September 9
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9AM–5PM
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ALL TOGETHER NOW, by and for entrepreneurs — building success from a diversity and inclusion commitment.
Bring your entrepreneurship skills to the next level: be part of building an entrepreneurial community committed to diversity and inclusion and success on your terms. Expect relevant, immediately applicable, value creating content — stimulating conversation — and access to people you want to know.
Speakers
Kathryn Finney of digitalundivided and
Josiane Martinez of Archipelago Strategies Group headline a day full of workshops and relationship-building.
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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 is 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. This event is free and open to anyone with a college ID.
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