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The Illinois LGBTQ+ Business Summit is Back!

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Contributed photo | lgbtcc.com

Contributed photo | lgbtcc.com

Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.

Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois as we host our 2021 Illinois LGBTQ+ Business Summit. This virtual experience will provide LGBTQ+ and ally-owned businesses with the chance to access workshops, a keynote panel, matchmaking, and a pitch competition.

More info and Registration for Day 1More info and Registration for Day 2

Speakers

Jerome' Holston

 LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

Jill Golden

 Simple Machine Marketing

David Grossman

 The Grossman Group

Latonya Fourte-Lyles

 Northwestern Mutual

TJ Chernick

 LGBT Chamber of Commerce New York

Kimberly Bagwell

 State Farm Insurance

Sherrie Matthews

 Print Solutions

Cynthia Johnson

 Women's Business Development Center

James Alvarez Mourey

 DePaul University

Sabrina Kent

 NGLCC

Jayson Mamaclay

 Think Quick Events

Jonathan Hart

 Big Mouth Creative

Laura Jean Gorski

 Birds on a Cable

Sean Command

 Birds on a Cable

Maria Elena Santillan

 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Black Affinity Network: Access to Capital

September 16, 2021

 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce and our Black Affinity Network as we continue to come together for networking and empowerment. The Black Affinity Network comes together quarterly to support Black LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and allies in their business goals and professional development. 

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LGBTQ+ Group Fitness Class

September 25, 2021

 10:00 – 11:00 am

Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois for monthly LGBTQ+ Group Fitness Classes, sponsored by UFC Gym Wrigleyville.

 Participants agree to follow all guidelines implemented by UFC Gym Wrigleyville

For Questions about UFC Gym:

 Andrew Harris, General Manager

Felo49ato@gmail.com

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Breakfast of Champions

September 27, 2021

 7:30 – 6:00 am

The Metropolitan

 233 S. Wacker Dr.

 Willis Tower, 67th Floor

 Chicago, IL 60606

Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois as we host our annual Breakfast of Champions to honor and recognize the 2021 Crain's Chicago Business Notable LGBTQ+ Executives. We will hear short testimonials that highlight LGBTQ+ experiences.

This event is exclusively open to 2021 Notable LGBTQ+ Executives. Please email Jerome' Holston at jholston@lgbtcc.com for more information

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Celebration of Latinx Business Excellence

September 28, 2021

 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois in our annual Celebration of LatinX Business Excellence. This event will recognize LatinX LGBTQ+ Business owners and their business success. These leaders will share insight and reflections from their journey. 

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