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LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast
June 8, 2009
   Chamber Networking Breakfast

Aroma Cafe

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
 

Pride Week Business Mixer

Yogurt Stop

 Join the LALGCC for our first business mixer to help kickoff LA Pride week!
 
Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Date:  Thursday, June 11, 2009
Where:  The Yogurt Stop
8803 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood
 
Come mix and mingle with the owners of Yogurt Stop,
one of our new chamber members.
 
Bring plenty of business cards!
 
 ABSOLUTŪ Presents Thank GLAAD It's PRIDE
in Los Angeles on June 12!
 
TGIF 

ABSOLUTŪ presents "Thank GLAAD It's Friday!" (TGIF), the national networking event series for young LGBT professionals hosted by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).

The TGIF 2009 Los Angeles Event Series is back in Los Angeles and launches with a special PRIDE celebration!
 
Date: Friday, June 12
Time:  6:00 - 8:00pm
Where:  Eleven Restaurant & Nightclub
8811 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood

Special Guests include comedian Alec Mapa, GLAAD's President Neil G. Giuliano, among others

For additional information, contact Elliott S. Elsner, Membership Event Coordinator
at (323) 634-2047 or tgif@glaad.org

 Volunteers Needed at
LAGLCC Pride Booth

Gay Pride Flag


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 volunteer shifts still available during the festival, including set-up, Friday night.  Come support the Chamber and the community by volunteering at 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 (must be at parade line-up by 10:30am sharp!) 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!!
  Getting to Know You Mixer

Join the Chamber for a joint mixer with
the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Association and The Trevor Project

Date:  Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time:  6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location:  Sheddy's
361 S. Faifax Ave
Los Angeles
(just south of 3rd St - across from Whole Foods Market)

Go to LAGLCC for more information

Click below for more information on the LGLA and The Trevor Project.

LGLA


Trevor Project



Women's Council Networking Lunch

Thursday, June 18, 2009 
TBD
 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
First Thursday Mixer
Palihouse
at Palihouse Holloway

Mark your calendars and join the members, board of directors and our many guests for the Chamber's always popular, First Thursday Mixer.  This Summer, we're taking it to the heart of WeHo, as we mix and mingle at the Boutique Hotel, Palihouse.

Date:  Thursday, July 2
Time:  6:30 - 9:00pm
Where:  8465 Holloway Dr
West Hollywood, 90069

As always, $5 cover and drink specials. 
For more information: LAGLCC


 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!
 
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
 
  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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Chamber Mission
Calendar of Events:

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Networking Breakfast:
Cafe Aroma
4360 Tujunga Blvd, Studio City
7:30 - 9:00 am


Thursday, June 11, 2009
Business Networking Mixer
The Yogurt Stop

8803 Santa Monica Blvd
6:30 - 8:30 pm


Thursday, June 18, 2009
Getting to Know You Mixer

Sheddy's
312 S. Fairfax Ave 
Los Angeles
6:30 - 9:00 pm
 
Thursday, July 2
First Thursday Mixer
Palihouse
8465 Halloway
West Hollywood
6:30 - 9:00 pm

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