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Programs

Business Development & Networking:

B2B Networking Social (PM BI-MONTHLY)

This evening cocktail networking reception is held at a member’s place of business allows for relationship building among likeminded business professionals within the Tampa Bay region.

Coffee Connections (AM BI-MONTHLY)

Grab your morning coffee, and join us for our monthly Coffee Connections for LGBTQ+, allied business and community leaders to make meaningful business and social connections.

Coffee with the CEO (BI-MONTHLY)

Join a conversation with our CEO, and fellow members with your favorite morning beverage before you start your day! Learn more about what the Chamber is doing, how to utilize your membership, upcoming community events, and more.

Member Orientation

Membership Orientation is your introduction to your LGBT Chamber and how to make the most of your membership! Membership 101 includes an overview of the Chamber’s mission and the following: events and programs, marketing and communication opportunities, advocacy, and how to navigate your chamber membership within the Chambers Member Hub.

This program is for new members and open to current members, this program is held once per quarter.

Quarterly Learns Series (Breakfast & Lunch)

The LGBT Chamber Breakfast N' Learn Series are our signature professional and personal development series open to members and nonmembers (ticket pricing varies based on membership). TBLGBT Chamber members and other professionals share their expertise on a wide-variety of topics over a networking breakfast. Typically, Breakfast N' Learn Series are presented each year.

Roundtables:
Roundtables are set up as industry or job position-specific groups. Criteria for involvement will be determined by the industry/position leaders and have strict rules of who can attend. These are meant to be a place where a group of members in like-situations can talk about issues, invite speakers of interest for either education or collaboration.

Active roundtables include the LGBTQ Non-Profit Roundtable, Supplier Diversity Roundtable, Hospitality & Tourism Roundtable, Certified LGBTQ Business Enterprise Roundtable, & Employee Resource Group Roundtable.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

Summit

more information to come in 2023...

 

DEI Cohort 2023-2024
more information to come in 2023...

 

Critical Conversation Breakfast

This special event is designed to enable champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion to engage and openly share in meaningful conversation on various topics that impact our business community. Critical Conversations is an opportunity to learn, share experience and best practices, and discuss new ideas and opportunities. We believe ongoing conversations to collectively address issues of social injustice, racism, and bias demonstrate a spirit of collaboration and commitment to take action to achieve regional diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

 

Policy & Advocacy:

Coffee with a Candidate

This unique event sets the stage for the opportunity to connect with local candidates and understand which key issues they support and how it affects the LGBTQ business community.

Public Policy Roundtable

The Chamber welcomes Tampa Bay’s elected officials and policy experts to our Annual Public Policy Roundtable designed to give our members a better understanding of key issues and legislation that could affect the Tampa Bay Region. This unique event also helps our elected officials understand what key issues the LGBTQ+ and minority community are facing.

 

 

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