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Connecting our community...
Uniting for success.
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LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast
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October 12, 2009
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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, October 15
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
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AIDS Walk LA
October 18, 2009
Join us on the LAGLCC AIDS Walk Team, Sunday,
October 18th and help make a difference.
AIDS Walk Los Angeles is a
powerful and inspiring day beginning and ending in West Hollywood Park
with a route that traverses through the streets of Los Angeles and West
Hollywood.
The walk begins at 10 am at West Hollywood
Park (647 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood). The walk itself is
10 kilometers / 6.2 miles.
Click Here To Donate and Join
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BUSINESS NETWORKING AND OUTREACH MIXER
GET TO KNOW: Point Foundation
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
O Bar Restaurant
8279 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood
Complimentary Appetizers and 1/2 priced drinks until 8 pm.
As part of our continuing program to create environments for business-to-business networking and to introduce Chamber members to LGBT non profit advocacy and support organizations in SoCal, this month we mix and mingle with Point Foundation.
Point is the country's largest scholarship and mentoring program for LGBT students of need and merit. The organization has taken the lead in providing education for this country's next generation of LGBT leaders in our communities, and currently has 87 students enrolled across the U.S. at universities including USC, Wellesley, Berkeley, Cornell, NYU, Spelman, Harvard and others with majors as diverse as law, architecture, LGBT studies, business, medicine, education, music and entertainment.
In today's economy, and with LGBT rights in the courts, it is more important than ever to support LGBT businesses and our LGBT non profits that lend support to our community.
For more information, please visit www.pointfoundation.org
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FIRST THURSDAY MIXER
HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL
We are excited to announce the new location
for the 4th quarter of 2009!
THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL in Hollywood!
We will mix and mingle in their gorgeous lobby bar, with happy hour
drinks, so bring plenty of business cards!
Dress is Business Casual. No
sandals, shorts etc.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA
Valet is $7.
Admission is FREE for VIP LAGLCC members
$5 for everyone else.
We anticipate 150 people!
ALL WELCOME!
(Pay Online Here)
For questions, or more information send an email to: events@laglcc.org
or
go to LAGLCC.org
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LAGLCC Networking Breakfast
Thursday November 12, 2009
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Palihouse Holloway
8465 Holloway Drive
West Hollywood, 90069
We have moved our networking breakfasts to the Palihouse Holloway Hotel in the heart of WeHo! Start your morning with a cup of hot, fresh-brewed coffee, tea, or your choice of juices! Enjoy your choice of breakfast entrees -- from Florentine Benedict to Belgian waffles, to traditional eggs & toast, to granola parfait with fruit and yogurt, to smoked salmon on a bagel -- only $20 for members, $30 for guests. We will be meeting in the private dining room on the First Floor.
Free parking is available in the hotel garage.RSVP today: events@laglcc.org
Only 20 spaces available!
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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
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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.com
For testimonials on the LAGLCC, or members you've done business with that you would like to share, send those via email to: Anthony Vulin
We 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!
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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 here for more information.
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Chamber Membership Levels:
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP 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, October 15
Women's Professional Luncheon
Sur Restaurant
West Hollywood
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, November 5
First Thursday MixerHollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday, November 12
Monthly Networking Breakfast
Palihouse
West Hollywood
7:30 am - 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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Anthony Vulin, President, LAGLCC
Carla Browning, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC
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