And just like that, Pride Month is coming to a close! What a busy month it has been for the Chamber. Here's a round-up of everything that happened.

In the heart of Pride Month, the Chamber hosted its 2021 Season of Pride LGBTQ+ Job Fair. This time, we adapted our virtual job fair format to allow job seekers to meet directly with hiring representatives from over 30 of our corporate and strategic partners. Between June 14–17, we hosted 8 separate Zoom sessions wherein hiring companies presented to attendees and explained their workplace culture, described their LGBTQ+ inclusivity practices, and shared current open positions. Attendees had the opportunity for a Q&A with the representatives to introduce themselves and what they were looking for as a next career step. During this time, our LGBTQ+ Job Board was more active than it ever has been before, both in terms of different companies participating and the overall number of postings — and it's still going! Visit business.malgbtcc.org/jobs to see which positions are still up and find the next job that's right for you.

Michael Bobbitt. Ana Masacote. Queerscope revealed the unknown, Queer Abby told it like it is, LGBTQ+ elders and TCNE inspired us, Swipe Right (featuring Alex Morse) brought that "rawr" factor, and LGBTQ+ businesses were featured so we can Buy Queer right here. The June 24 premiere of Studio Queer was a huge success!

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live, joined us at our Western MA viewing party or has watched the premiere since — we are grateful for your support! The next episode of the series bringing the best of LGBTQ+ life in New England to you is coming soon!

Executive Director Grace Moreno represented our Chamber and community at a slew of speaking events this Pride Month. We're proud to have such a dynamic thought leader at the helm!

Goddard House in Brookline, Massachusetts invited Grace to speak at their Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony, where she highlighted the importance of providing support for our LGBTQ+ elders and acknowledged the work and challenges they have faced and overcome on the journey to equality.

Grace was interviewed by the Department of Corrections as part of their Pride event series. In a video recording later shown to inmates, Grace spoke about the Chamber and providing support for the community upon re-entry into the workforce.

Grace moderated a panel for the employees of new corporate partner Keolis of North America, where she led a discussion focusing on LGBTQ+ people of color, particularly regarding the unique challenges posed to this community around housing, economy, and mental health. The Chamber thanks panelists Chastity Bowick, Janice Philpot, Janet Smith, and Amahl Williams for their participation.

WBZ's online streaming network, CSBN, hosted Grace for an interview with anchor Paula Ebben, where they discussed the Chamber's work and mission, and how the community can act in support. Watch the interview here.

Grace spoke about the Chamber, her background, and the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in a riveting session with employees of the Department of Education. Interviewed by JC Burton, Grace spoke about everything from her personal background and experiences to the work she's doing and still needs to be done to this day.

At The Boston Foundation's (TBF) Equality Fund Pride Event, Grace spoke about the Chamber's work with TBF and introduced the pilot episode of our brand new video series, Studio Queer.

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore virtually hosted the LGBT Elders 10th Annual Conference, and invited Grace to be one of the morning's introductory speakers. She spoke about the history that our LGBTQ+ seniors experienced and participated in, and how we must honor that legacy and support their current needs.

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) welcomed Grace as a speaker in their ongoing "Chamber Conversations" webcast series. In this episode, "The Power of the LGBTQ+ Economy," GPCC President Laurie White chatted with Grace about what MALGBTCC stands for, what is being done for LGBTQ+ economic equality, and how we can serve RI-based businesses. Video of this event will be available shortly.

The Chamber is proud to announce that Mimecast has officially joined as a corporate partner! Mimecast will be participating in our crucial work to bring economic equity to the LGBTQ+ community, and we look forward to collaborating with them.

Our Chamber welcomes the following small businesses who have become new members since our last newsletter!

As a member of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, you have been granted, as a gift, complimentary access to Monit, the simple, mobile-friendly financial assistant built for business owners for one year.* Usually only offered complimentary to Eastern Bank customers, this offer applies even if you are not their customer. Monit is a digital financial assistant that gives business owners:

To try it, sign up with code MALGBTCC here!

To learn more, visit easternbank.com/monit or watch the video below featuring Chamber member Susu Wong to learn how the tool helped Susu, and how you can use it to help your business.

Chamber members are invited to join our statewide Facebook networking group.

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