2023 LGBTQ+

BUSINESS CONVENING

RSVPs Closed

May

31

,

2023

9am

–

1pm

EDT

Soar to new heights at the 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening where we'll celebrate the Power of Diversity and Entrepreneurship.

Embrace the dynamic energy of this extraordinary event as we gather to celebrate and amplify the power of diversity within the business world.

Network with over 600 LGBTQ+ and allied business professionals and entrepreneurs!

Choose from 6 dynamic breakout panels to hear from experts in the areas of law, finance, business development, marketing, entrepreneurship, diversity and equity, and more.

You can also visit our Marketplace Expo where we'll have 20 NYS and NYC agencies that regulate small businesses, 7 chambers of commerce and business associations as well the chance go mix and mingle with other LGBTQ+ and allied business people and entrepreneurs starting up new ventures.

We can't wait to see you!

REGISTER TODAY!

LOCATION

Venue

Instructions for the march:

We're meeting at the southwest corner of Daley Plaza at 10am. Look for signs that say “Splash”. The march commences at 11am.

Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen, water, your favorite Pride accoutrements, and your smiling faces!

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WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN...

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AGENDA

9:00am-9:30am

Make Your Entrance

Check in, say hi, and take a comfortable seat as we embark on a journey of business growth and a celebration of LGBTQ+ equity and diversity.

BUILDING E - Atrium

9:30am-10:00am

Opening Remarks

Welcome! Hola! Ni hao!

Greetings from our sponsors and distinguished guests. Hear essential tips to navigate and slay the day.

BUILDING E - Atrium

10:00am-10:50am

SESSION 1

Panel A

OVERCOMING BARRIERS: Challenges and Strategies for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

Panelists:

Molly Lenore

Eddie Valentin

Kellie Parkin

Moderator:

Steven Garibell

E149 - Poolside Cafe

10:00am-10:50am

SESSION 1

Panel B

MARKETING TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY: Strategies and Best Practices

Panelists:

Cathy Renna
Todd Evans

Davon Johnson

Moderator:

Florin Elf

E242

10:00am-10:50am

SESSION 1

Panel C

NAVIGATING LEGAL ISSUES: Employment Discrimination, Contracts, and Intellectual Property

Panelists:

Jason Canales

Jeff Goldman
Moderator:

Michael J Weiner

E111

11:00AM-11:50AM

SESSION 2

Panel A

QUEERING CORPORATE CULTURE: Building Inclusive Workspaces

Panelists:

Fred Strobel

Kamela Forbes-Matheson

Moderator:

Steven Garibell

E149 - Poolside Cafe

11:00AM-11:50AM

SESSION 2

Panel B

FUNDING AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL: The Challenges and Opportunities for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

Panelists:

Stanley Dutervil
Hunter Lampson

Moderator:

Barton Jackson

E242

11: 00am-11:50am

SESSION 2

Panel C

BREAKING INTO MAINSTREAM INDUSTRIES: Success Stories and Strategies for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

Panelists:

Mackenzi Farquer

Carlos Cortes

Brian Martinez

Moderator:

Michael Brady

E111

12:00pm-12:45pm

FIRESIDE CHAT

MAKING YOUR BUSINESS INCLUSIVE TO TRANSGENDER CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES

PANELISTS:

Sean Coleman

Dr. Genn Hurley

MODERATOR:

Cecilia Gentili

BUILDING E - Atrium

12:45PM-1:00PM

CLOSING:

Prideful Ponderings

What's the tea? Let's wrap it up and share our thoughts from the panels. Together, we will celebrate the diversity that fuels innovation and recognizes the power of inclusivity as a driving force behind successful ventures. We will leave this event not only as business leaders but as torchbearers of progress and acceptance.

BUILDING E - Atrium

9:00AM-1:00PM

MARKETPLACE EXPO

Throughout the morning, visit and chat with our LGBTQ Business Convening Marketplace Expo!

Over 45 agencies and business resources such as

NGLCC, SBS, LGCC, TD Bank, and more!

Perimeter of Atrium

Organizer

She/Her

Evelyn Hernandez

Community Organizer

FUN DEPT.

SPEAKERS

He/Him

Barton

Jackson

TD Bank

SESSION 2 PANEL B

11:00am

e242

He/Him

Carlos

Cortes

Choco Bar

session 2 panel c

11:00am

e111

They/Them

Cathy

Renna

National LGBTQ

Task Force

session 1 panel b

10:00am

e242

He/Him

Eddie

Valentin

Friends Tavern

Session 1 Panel a

10:00am

e149

She/Her

Dr. Genn

Hurley

TransNewYork

Fireside chat

12:00PM

atrium

He/Him

Jeff

Goldman, Esq.

JGoldman Law

session 1 panel c

10:00am

e111

She/Her

Kamela

Forbes-

Matheson

Pride Global

session 2 panel a

10:00am

e149

She/Her

Kellie

Parkin

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce New York (nglccNY)

session 1 panel a

10:00am

e149

She/Her

Mackenzi

Farquer

Lockwood

session 2 panel c

11:00am

e111

She/Her

Molly

Lenore

Moey Inc.

session 1 panel a

10:00am

e149

He/Him

Sean

Coleman

Destination Tomorrow

Fireside chat

12:00pm

atrium

He/Him

Stanley

Dutervil

Queens Business Solutions Center

session 2 panel b

11:00am

e242

He/Him

Steven

Garibell

TD Bank

SESSION 1 PANEL A

10:00AM

SESSION 2 PANEL A

11:00AM

e149

He/Him

Jason

Canales, Esq.

Canales PLLC

SESSION 1 PANEL C

10:00AM

e111

He/Him

Fred

Strobel

Tradeweb

SESSION 2 PANEL A

11:00AM

e149

He/Him

Davon Christopher Johnson

BleuLife Media

SESSION 1 PANEL B

10:00AM

e242

They/Them

Hunter

Lampson

Maveron

session 2 panel b

11:00am

e242

He/Him

Todd

Evans

Rivendell

Media

session 1 panel b

10:00am

e242

He/Him

Michael J.

Weiner, Esq.

Newman Ferrara LLP

LGBT Bar Association of New York

session 1 panel c

10:00am

e111

He/Him

Michael

Brady

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

SESSION 2 PANEL C

11:00AM-11:50AM

E242

Venue

Instructions for the march:

We're meeting at the southwest corner of Daley Plaza at 10am. Look for signs that say “Splash”. The march commences at 11am.

Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen, water, your favorite Pride accoutrements, and your smiling faces!

LGBTQ+ ENTREPRENEURS GALLERY

So what are you waiting for? Space is limited so reserve your spot TODAY!

See you soon!

RSVPs Closed

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Special thanks to our 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening Planning Committee!

Jonathan Imperial (Queens Borough Presidents Office)
Dirk McCall (Sunnyside Shines)
Steven Garibell (TD Bank)

Special thanks to our 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening Planning Committee!

Special thanks to our 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening Planning Committee

Jonathan Imperial

Queens Borough Presidents Office

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2023 LGBTQ+ BUSINESS CONVENING PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Soar to new heights at the 2023 LGBTQ+ Business Convening where we'll celebrate the Power of Diversity and Entrepreneurship.

Embrace the dynamic energy of this extraordinary event as we gather to celebrate and amplify the power of diversity within the business world.

Network with over 600 LGBTQ+ and allied business professionals and entrepreneurs!

Choose from 6 dynamic breakout panels to hear from experts in the areas of law, finance, business development, marketing, entrepreneurship, diversity and equity, and more.

You can also visit our Marketplace Expo where we'll have 20 NYS and NYC agencies that regulate small businesses, 7 chambers of commerce and business associations as well the chance go mix and mingle with other LGBTQ+ and allied business people and entrepreneurs starting up new ventures.

We can't wait to see you!

REGISTER TODAY!

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