|
|
Connecting our community...
Uniting for success.
|
|
|
|
| LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast |
August 18, 2009
|
Women's Professional Luncheon
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.
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 11:45 - 1:00 pm
Where: Sur Restaurant
606 N. Robertson, West Hollywood
$20.00 for VIP members
and $25.00 for general members and guests
RSVP to Maureen at moe225ste@msn.com
| |
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Educational Panels
The Education Committee presents a series of panels designed to provide needed and wanted information to the small business owner and sole practitioner. Whether you're been in business for a number of years, or you're contemplating stepping out on your own for the first time, there will be great information for you.
Held this Summer and throughout the Fall, be sure to watch our weekly e-blasts for details. Be sure to save the date for these upcoming educational panels hosted by the LAGLCC Education Committee:
August 26: Marketing - in this ever changing world, how does a business owner keep up with all there is to do surrounding marketing ourselves, our businesses and our brand? Come to this panel discussion where we will try and make a little sense of it all.
Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Plummer Park Community Building
West Hollywood
Wed, September 9: Your First Hire
Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Plummer Park Community Building
West Hollywood
Wed, September 23: Planning for Your Future - The Unique Issues Facing Gays and Lesbians, Our Aging Parents, Partners and Loved Ones.
Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Plummer Park Community Building
West Hollywood
Free to members, $10 for guests - for more information go to: laglcc.org
|
The LAGLCC's First Thursday Mixer at Palihouse Holloway
Don't miss next month's Chamber Mixer!
Watch the sun set over West Hollywood with breathtaking views on the rooftop deck of Palihouse! We have extended our mixer times from 6:30-9:30 for the Summer!
Mark your calendars now!
Date: Thursday, September 3
Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm
Where: 8465 Holloway Dr
West Hollywood, 90069
As always, $5 cover and drink specials.
For more information: LAGLCC
|
Save the Date
for the Annual LAGLCC Award Gala!
Date: Sunday, October 4Where: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Location: 7000 Hollywood Blvd
It's sure to be an exciting evening with many surprises and guests! More information to follow. |
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Date: Thursday September 10, 2009
Time: 7:30 ~ 9:00 am
Where: Aroma Cafe
4360 Tujunga Blvd
Studio City
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
|
|
Testimonials
"The new website and email blast are really impressive! Congratulations to the Board and you for the incredible steps forward that you are taking to build us into a Chamber worthy of our community. And the 21st Century! I'm really proud of you, and I'm really proud to be a member!"
- Richard A. Grain, Esq.
Law Offices of Richard Grain
"As a 10 year member of LAGLCC and its predecessor organization, I am impressed with the growth and management of this valuable organization. Fresh faces, new energy, and innovative ideas abound are present this year. I am particularly delighted to see the creation & sponsoring of Toastmasters clubs in the valley and weho and the mentoring program of next LGBT leaders with the Young Business Professionals Project. LAGLCC is taking an active role in strengthening our community and its individual members. Keep up the good work!"
- Lance Webster
LW Communications Coaching & Consulting
www.LanceCoach.comFor testimonials on the LAGLCC, or members you've done business with that you would like to share, send those via email to: Randy MalmudWe are continually striving to grow and nurture the LA Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. If there's a success story within the Chamber, please let us know! Connecting Our Community...Uniting for Success!
| |
|
|
|
|
Welcome New Chamber Members & Corporate Partners!
Palihouse - VIP Business Member
Glenn Valencia - General Manager
Sunmist Properties - Business Member
IDEA Recruit, Inc. - Business Member
Godo A. Solsona, President
OneCoach, Southern California - Corporate Partner
Rick Lugash, Regional Owner
|
|
Sweet Cruise Online Auction Winner!
Congratulations goes out to Gretchen Kinder who took part in and won the E-Bay online auction for the Sweet Caribbean Cruise.
We hope you have a great time!
Thanks again!
|
LAGLCC Sponsored LGBT Focused Toastmasters Groups
Los Angeles now has TWO LGBT Toastmasters
Chapters, both sponsored by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of
Commerce (LAGLCC) and its Young Professionals Council. Toastmasters is
a respected and honored worldwide non-profit organization of small
clubs where people practice and receive coaching in public speaking and
organizational leadership skills and techniques. 12,000+ clubs
worldwide include 125,000+ active members. Click herefor more information.
|
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! |
Open Board of Directors Position
The
LAGLCC has an open Board of Directors position available as chair of our Corporate Partnership Committee.
We are
seeking leaders who posses a take-charge attitude, who are active
chamber members and who've been instrumental in promoting not only their
own business, but in making a difference in the LGBT business
community.
The
role we are looking for is the Chair of the Corporate Partnership Committee.
If have experience facilitating sponsorship with corporations within a non-profit organization we would like to hear from you.
Send an email to Chamber President, Randy Malmud
with your qualifications and letter of introduction. Please include your background, 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!
|
|
|
|
Calendar of Events:
Thursday, August 20
Women's Professional Luncheon
Sur Restaurant
West Hollywood
11:45am - 1:00pm
Thursday, September 3
First Thursday Mixer
Palihouse
8465 Halloway
West Hollywood 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Thursday, Sept 10
Networking Breackfast
Aroma Cafe
Studio City
7:30am - 9:00am For more information on these and future events, please go to: LAGLCC.org |
|
About Us
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
