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Connecting our community...
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LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast
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April 27, 2009
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Attend the Gay & Lesbian Market Symposium:
April 30 in Los AngelesCommunity Marketing and Pink Banana Media are proud to present the Gay & Lesbian Market Symposium Thursday, April 30 at the Marriott LAX.
Sessions run from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
The half-day symposium is just $45, so there's no reason to miss this important opportunity to initiate, or update, your LGBT market program.
Space is limited, so please register soon. More info and a link to register is on http://www.communitymarketinginc.com/mkt_int_glms.php
For more information, please call Community Marketing at
415-437-3800 or email:
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Young Business Professionals Project
VIP Mentor/Speaker Series
Bestselling author and successful entrepreneur Chip Conley is our inaugural YBP VIP Guest Speaker. Openly gay, openly enthusiastic and openly willing to share his life and his lessons, this highly successful business professional has seen the many ups and downs of building a flourishing business enterprise.
MAY 21, 2009Sofitel HotelYBPP (Members Only) Exclusive Workshop: 5:30pm - 7:00pmLAGLCC Social: 6:00pm - 7:15pmVIP Presentation: 7:15pm - 9:00pm Advance Reservations:Chamber Members:$5 advance purchase until April 30$10 advance purchase from May 1-May 20$12 at the doorNon Chamber Members:$25 in advance$35 at the doorFor more information or to purchase tickets, log onto: LAGLCC.org or send an email to: info@laglcc.org |
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FIRST THURSDAY MIXER:
Our April mixer was a huge success!!
Don't miss out on our new venue for our always popular, First Thursday Mixer, now at the Sofitel Hotel!
Sofitel LA is the city's hottest new destination, with stunning interiors featuring French style and Hollywood glamour. The Los
Angeles hotel accommodations sit on the corner of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard, opposite the Beverly Center.
Of course, we will be meeting on the patio of the popular Simon LA Restaurant - which includes stunning water elements, firepits and a gracious lounge.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm
Where: Sofitel Hotel - Simon LA restaurant
8555 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Be sure to tell your coworkers, colleagues and friends! $5.00 cover charge only!
$5 valet - must mention you're with the LAGLCC Chamber mixer - good for 3 hours!
For questions, or more information send an email to: Events
or go to LAGLCC.org
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Get to Know GLAAD
Join us for a joint mixer with GLAAD
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Come mix and mingle with staff, board, volunteers and members of both GLAAD and The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.Part of a new series of mixers hosted by The Chamber to introduce our membership to fantastic LGBT advocacy and support organizations in SoCal.This month, Get to Know GLAAD!Tuesday, May 12th6:30- 9:00 pmPalihouse8665 Holloway DriveWest Hollywood, CA 90069323 656 4100Discounted valet and drink specials
For more information on the great work GLAAD does, go to: GLAAD.org
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Chamber Networking Breakfast
Date: Thursday May 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 ~ 9:00 am
Where: The French Market
7985 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, 90046
Join the Chamber for our monthly Breakfast Networking Mixer. This is a great opportunity to meet, mingle and network with fellow LAGLCC business owners in a comfortable, easy to have a conversation setting. Be sure to bring business cards, as business is what we are all about!
Limited space available.
RSVP today: events@laglcc.org
$20 - Members; $30 Guests
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Women's Council Networking Lunch
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica Blvd,
West Hollywood
11:45 - 1:00 PM
The Professional Women's Council mission is to foster and encourage the professional development of it's members in a form that empowers and connects dynamic leaders, executives and entrepreneurial women by providing networking opportunities, education and social functions.
$20.00 for VIP members
and $25.00 for general members and guests
RSVP to Maureen at moe225ste@msn.com
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Recently Open Board of Directors Positions The LAGLCC has 2 open Board of Directors positions available. We are seeking leaders who posses a take-charge attitude, and who are active chamber members who've been instrumental in promoting not only their own business, but in making a difference in the LGBT business community.
The roles we are looking for are in corporate partnerships and membership. If you are experienced with working with corporations on a sponsorship level or instrumental in promoting the chamber to prospective members then we would like to hear from you.
Send an email to Randy Malmud with your resume and letter of introduction, which position - corporate partnership or membership - you are interested in, your background, qualifications, and what you can bring to the continued sucess of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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West Hollywood Toastmasters
The LAGLCC's Young Business Professionals Project is sponsoring the newly forming
West Hollywood Toastmasters.
To join the West Hollywood Toastmasters group
or for more information please contact:
Doran Farnum at 323-842-1546
or email: doranfarnum3@yahoo.com
Don't miss our next scheduled meeting:
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm
Where: Plummer Park Community Center
7377 Santa Monica Blvd, Room #3
West Hollywood, CA
Click here to check out: Toastmasters International
We will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. To be included in the West Hollywood Toastmasters email group, send an email to Doran at the address above.
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Chamber Membership Levels:
LAGLCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce our own stimulus package!
We have cut LAGLCC dues to save you money!
NEW YEARLY FEES FOR JOINING THE CHAMBER! $250 for VIP Business $125 for Business $125 for Non Profit $75 for Individual (non business owner) $25 for Students e-mail us for more info! |
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Calendar of Events:
Thursday, May 7, 2009
First Thursday Mixer
Sofitel Hotel
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, May 12
Joint Mixer w/GLAAD
Palihouse
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Networking Breakfast:
French Market
7985 Santa Monica Blvd
7:30 - 9:00 am
For more information on these and future events, please go to: LAGLCC.org
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About Us
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The
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) is an
organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay-allied
businesses, professionals, and individuals, who have joined together to
effect positive growth in ourselves, our work, our community and our
future.
Should you wish to get more involved with our various committees, social events or educational seminars, please send us an email at: info@laglcc.org
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LAGLCC Officers
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Randy Malmud, President, LAGLCC
Anthony Vulin, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC
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