A New Year,
A New Energy
We start this new year and this new decade with an air of
excitement and promise not seen in quite some time.
With our new
board in place we have, as a team, put together ideas that can
take our association to a whole new level this year! These ideas include hiring a new, full-time Director of Development, an overhaul to the look and feel of our website, and the creation of a new
business event that will take our annual gala and expand it with a
business conference and expo.
We'll also be sending out a
survey to members and potential members, so that you all can tell us what we've
done right, where we can improve, and how you would like to see the LAGLCC grow
to best serve your business needs in 2010!
- Matt Skallerud,
President
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Greetings!
Welcome to the new look and feel of the LAGLCC Newsletter. In addition to features you're accustomed to like "Events at a Glance", each issue now includes a message from one of our board members. Appropriately, this issue's message is from our new Board President, Matt Skallerud.
Whenever possible, we're including links to additional information about topics covered and events listed here. Plus, at the end of this issue you'll find a new feature we've made available for our members to reach other members directly. We're providing this new opportunity to help your business grow.
The board is always looking for new ways to actively engage our membership, serve you better and attract new members of diverse backgrounds. If you
have suggestions for ways you believe we can serve you and our
community better, or if you'd like to volunteer for one of our events
or committees, please email: info@laglcc.org
To keep up with everything we provide and timely updates, please visit us at:  
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Events at a Glance
click here to visit the events page on our website at laglcc.org
First Thursday Mixer
Thurs., Feb. 4th 4:30 - 9:00pm
at PALI HOUSE - 8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Admission is FREE for VIP Chamber Members, $5 for all others
Dress is business casual. No sandals, shorts etc.
For more information, contact: events@laglcc.org
Networking Breakfast - West Hollywood
Thurs., Feb. 11th 7:30am - 9:00am
at PALI HOUSE - 8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cost $20 for Chamber Members, $30 non members
Includes entree, coffee or juice, tax and tip
FREE parking in garage
limited to 20 attendees
RSVP: Dan Carlucci; breakfast@laglcc.org
Women's Inspiration Network - Dinner
Thurs., Feb 18th 2010 6:30pm
MARIA'S RESTAURANT -10761
W. Pico Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA
$25 for VIP members
$30 for general members
$35 for nonmembers and guests
Includes salad, entrée and soft drinks or
coffee.
Chairperson: Andrea Meyerson; ameyerson@laglcc.org
click here to visit the events page on our website at laglcc.org
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Women's Counsel - New Name, New Chair
Andrea Meyerson, new Board Member of the LAGLCC, founder of Women
On A Roll and President of All Out Films, is the Chair of the LAGLCC's newly created Women's Inspiration Network
(WIN). WIN provides the opportunity to meet, mingle and network with a group
of dynamic women and hear from some inspiring speakers.
Maria's Restaurant is the sponsor for the newly formed WIN! And this month our guest speaker will be Maddy
Alfano, owner of the Maria's Restaurant Chain. Maddy will share her
incredible success story as a restaurateur and entrepreneur! Please join us at the launch and welcome Maria's to the
Chamber!The launch event is scheduled for Thursday,
Feb. 18th. There is a listing above in the Events at a Glance section of this newsletter, and more details can be found on the LAGLCC website.
WIN will meet for dinner the third Thursday
of every month and alternate between three locations: West Los Angeles,
Downtown Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.click here for more information. |
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A Benefit of Membership
Branding is
an essential element of any business. The LAGLCC's brand identity and our
members' ability to align with it is key to both The Chamber's success and
yours as we all continue to build our brands.
Your
membership in the LAGLCC includes the benefit of being able to include The Chamber's logo on your
website and certain other materials. You can proudly show your commitment to LGBT and allied businesses throughout the marketplace.
Your Board
of Directors provides a style guide including, approved
logos, colors, and fonts for our Chamber Members use.
When anyone is looking for GLBT or allied businesses to work with, let them know at a
glance - your business is the one they want.
click here to access the downloadable LAGLCC style guide
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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.
If you'd like to become more involved with our various committees, social
events or educational seminars, or if you have ideas for how we might be serve you and our community, please send us an email at: info@laglcc.org
LAGLCC Officers
Matt Skallerud, President, LAGLCC
Anthony Vulin, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC
LAGLCC Board Members (listed alphabetically)
Carla Browning, jd Disalvatore, Doran Farnum, Andrea Meyerson, Marquita Thomas, Kirkland Tibbles, Steven Wishnoff |
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Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for a special offer, available ONLY to members of the LAGLCC.
Questions or comments regarding this newsletter can be emailed to: newsletter@laglcc.org
Sincerely,
Your Board of Directors
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
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