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May 18, 2009
 
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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.
The Peak


MAY 21, 2009

Sofitel Hotel
YBPP (Members Only) Exclusive Workshop:  5:30pm - 7:00pm
LAGLCC Social:  6:00pm - 7:15pm
VIP Presentation:  7:15pm - 9:00pm

Tickets still available
Chamber members: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
Non-Members: $25 in advance, $35 at the door 
 
For more information or to purchase tickets, log onto:
 LAGLCC.org or send an email to: info@laglcc.org

Women's Council Networking Lunch

Thursday, May 21, 2009 
Spanish Kitchen
826 N La Cienega 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

for more information or to RSVP
send an email to Maureen at moe225ste@msn.com

 
For My Wife

The Human Rights Campaign, Women In Film,
Film Independent, The L.A Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce & The Gay & Lesbian Center  

Cordially Invite You To Attend

a Special Benefit Screening of the
Award-Winning Documentary Film
for my wife. . . a Love Story about Marriage Equality

As our community gathers to celebrate the Marriage Equality successes across our country, now more than ever, we need a united voice to call for the repeal of Proposition 8!
 
Friday, May 29th, 6:30-10pm
   The Village at Ed Gould Plaza

1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038

 6:30pm Cocktail Reception - with Guest Mixologist Whitney
 8:00pm Introduction / Special Guests / Screening
9:30 - 10pm Q&A with Filmmakers & Charlene Strong

Tickets are $20.00 - BUY TICKETS
($25.00 at the door - while seats last) 
Includes screening & cocktail reception

Proceeds to benefit organizations in support of Equal Rights.
 
FIRST THURSDAY MIXER:
Sofitel
Don't miss the always popular, First Thursday Mixer, held at the Sofitel Hotel!

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, June 4, 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

Gay Pride Flag

 LA Gay Pride!

Pride is right around the corner, and the Chamber is in full swing with this year's Pride festivities!
 
Not only will we be at the festival with our double-sized booth, but we will be driving in the parade in a double-decker bus!
 
Double-Decker Bus
 
 
There are shifts available to work during the festival, including set-up, Friday night.  Come support the Chamber and the community by working the booth or riding along in the Parade.  Just send an email to events@laglcc.org 
 
For Chamber members only, we do have space available on a first come-first serve basis at the booth.  Let us help you get your business noticed!  (limited space available)
 
For more information, to sign up for a place on the bus or to reserve space at the booth, contact the Events chair, Amanda at:  events@laglcc.org or log into: laglcc.org
 
See you at Pride, June 12-14th!!
   Chamber Networking Breakfast

Date:  Thursday June 11, 2009
Time:  7:30 ~ 9:00 am
Where:  Cafe Aroma
4360 Tujunga Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604

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
 
Los Angeles Business TV

Los Angeles Business TV is proud to be partnering with LAGLCC in offering an Economic Stimulus Plan for their members.

Now here's an amazing way to promote your business!!!

Los Angeles Business TV is now offering both Television and Online opportunities for your business at incredible value.

Profile your business on Los Angeles Business TV and receive television exposure to over 720,000 subscribers per week in your local market.  Los Angeles BTV will also promote your business to a targeted online business audience of thousands of local and international subscribers.

Mention LAGLCC and receive a LAGLCC member discount.

Please contact Jennifer Squires:
Telephone (646) 549-2055 or email:jsquires@losangelesbtv.com
 

 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 and which position you will be of interest. Please include your background, qualifications, and what you can bring to the continued success of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
 
We look forward to hearing from you!
 
  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 21, 2009
YBP VIP Speaker Series
Sofitel Hotel
6:00-9:00pm


Thursday, May 28, 2009
Professional Women's
Networking Luncheon
Spanish Kitchen
826 N. La Cienega Blvd 
11:45 - 1:00pm

Thursday, June 4, 2009
First Thursday Mixer
Sofitel Hotel
6:30 - 9:00 pm
 
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Networking Breakfast:
Cafe Aroma
4360 Tujunga Blvd, Studio City
7:30 - 9:00 am

For more information on these and future events, please go to: LAGLCC.org
Corporate Partners

Prudential

Frontiers

Raytheon

Wachovia

Frontiers Yellow Pages

Sofitel
Anheuser Busch
All out Films

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ErnstYoung 


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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

LAGLCC Officers
Randy Malmud, President, LAGLCC
Anthony Vulin, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC