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OUT Georgia’s TGX360 Survey Launched during Transgender Awareness Week 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., November 15, 2021 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to launch its inaugural TGX360 survey during Transgender Awareness Week 2021, which will help gather important data on employment and entrepreneurship needs of Georgia’s transgender and gender expansive (TGX) residents. The TGX360 survey, which is available online in English and

Good Finding 11/5/2021: Inspiring Member News & Updates

OUT Georgia Business Alliance, serving as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, is proud to share our roundup series Good Finding: Inspiring Member News & Updates. Charis Books and More Turns 47 Website: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/ Charis Books and More, the South’s oldest and largest feminist bookstore, is celebrating an incredible 47 years in business!

OUT Georgia Teams with Local LGBTQ+ Nonprofits for Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., October 29, 2021 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance joined forces with Georgia Equality, Atlanta Pride Committee, and Out Front Theatre Company to host a video forum for candidates running for Mayor of Atlanta in the upcoming November 2021 election. Each candidate was presented with the same three questions regarding issues facing

Good Finding 10/7/2021: Inspiring Member News & Updates

OUT Georgia Business Alliance, serving as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, is proud to share our roundup series Good Finding: Inspiring Member News & Updates. ABETTERBUZZ Brand Goods Opens Retail Location in Decatur, Hosts Garden Disco Event Website: https://www.abetterbuzzbrandgoods.com/Certified LGBT-owned Business Enterprise ABETTERBUZZ Brand Goods announced this week that it was accepted

Nominations Open for 2021 Community Honors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., September 30, 2021 –– Nominations are open through October 29 for OUT Georgia Business Alliance’s 2021 Community Honors spotlight awards, which will be unveiled live during the LGBTQ+ chamber’s virtual celebration planned for December 16. With guiding input from the community, OUT Georgia will use its annual awards celebration to recognize

Good Finding 9/23/2021: Inspiring Member News & Updates

OUT Georgia Business Alliance, serving as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, is proud launch our latest roundup series Good Finding: Inspiring Member News & Updates. Authentique Agency Expands Leadership Team Website: https://authentiqueagency.com/Certified LGBT-owned Business Enterprise Authentique Agency, a full-service marketing consulting firm focused on leveraging the power of identity, recently announced a

$2 Million in New Grants Aimed for LGBTQ+-owned and Ally Restaurants

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up Affiliate Chambers and Grubhub To Offer String-Free Funds for Struggling Restaurants Impacted by Covid FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2021 –– America’s vulnerable LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will find a vital lifeline this fall stemming from the partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

OUT Georgia Serves as Community Partner, Sponsors Three Films for 2021 Out on Film Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., September 20, 2021 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to serve as a Community Partner and sponsor of three films during the 34th annual Out on Film Festival. Running September 23 through October 3, Out on Film will bring more than 150 titles to in-person and virtual audiences for the

OUT Georgia Celebrates Macon Pride Week 2021

As Middle Georgia’s LGBTQ+ and allied communities converge for Macon Pride Week 2021, OUT Georgia Business Alliance congratulates the Macon Pride organization for its outstanding leadership, visibility, and lineup of inclusive events to be held during the September 20-26 celebration in Macon, Ga. Several OUT Georgia Member organizations are directly involved in supporting Macon Pride

Applications Open for OUT Georgia’s Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., September 7, 2021 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance is actively recruiting qualified and diverse applicants for the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors ahead of its 2022 elections, with a focus on enhancing expertise, minority, statewide, and LGBTQ+ representation. Application Deadline Extended through October 21 “What an exciting time of the