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OUT Georgia Highlights New, Renewing Members for Summer 2021

Since 1994, OUT Georgia Business Alliance has served the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community by advocating for the most inclusive and equitable business environment; providing support and resources to fuel economic growth; and driving meaningful community connections and impact across the State of Georgia. OUT Georgia would like to highlight our Members proudly joining or

OUT Georgia Celebrates Black Gay Pride 2021

As Atlanta prepares for Black Gay Pride, OUT Georgia Business Alliance would like to highlight the celebrations and events you’ll find during the lead into Labor Day Weekend 2021. Please connect with each organization or event to learn more about health and safety precautions. If you’d like to suggest any additions to the list below,

OUT Georgia Opens Nominations for 2021 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., July 20, 2021 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance has opened community nominations for the 2021 edition of its Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians list to be unveiled in late September 2021. “After we unveiled our first-ever Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians list in 2020, we’re coming back to the community for input

OUT Georgia Members, Special Guests Shine during 2021 LGBTQ+ Business Summit

OUT Georgia’s Power of Connection: 2021 LGBTQ+ Business Summit brought together business and nonprofit leaders from across the state for an inspiring two-day virtual learning experience June 23-24, with special guests and the chamber’s LGBTQ+ and ally Membership taking center stage. “50 speakers and experts representing OUT Georgia’s Member- and Partner-organizations in Atlanta, Brunswick, Macon,

Power of Connection: 2021 LGBTQ+ Business Summit to feature Angelica Ross, Rep. Sam Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., June 1, 2021 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to invite Georgia’s LGBTQ+ and ally community to the virtual Power of Connection: 2021 LGBTQ+ Business Summit to be held June 23-24, welcomes from Stacey Abrams and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and keynotes from actress, advocate, and CEO Angelica Ross and Georgia

OUT Georgia Calls for Participation in 15th Annual LGBTQ Community Survey

Now through June 30, OUT Georgia Business Alliance is calling on LGBTQ+ Georgians and our Membership to participate in the 15th Annual LGBTQ Community Survey, powered by Community Marketing & Insights (CMI). For over a decade, the LGBTQ Community Survey has provided free data to help non-profits, universities, and organizations better understand and serve the

OUT Georgia Celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility 2021

Today, OUT Georgia Business Alliance honors International Transgender Day of Visibility 2021. International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual observance occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people’s contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people worldwide, especially for trans women of color and

OUT Georgia Announces New Initiative, Advisory Committee to Advance Economic Equity for TGNC Georgians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., March 24, 2021 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to announce its TGNC360 initiative and advisory committee leadership guiding the organization’s new employment and entrepreneurship effort created by and for Georgia’s Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) community. TGNC360 aims to advance economic equity by providing full-service support to Georgia’s

OUT Georgia Launches Media Partnership with Meak Productions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., February 25, 2021 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to announce Meak Productions, Inc. as the nonprofit chamber’s newest Media Partner, joining a growing lineup of Corporate, Community, Economic, and Media Partners dedicated to advancing Georgia’s LGBTQ+ business community. “Meak Productions, Inc. has a rich history of marketing and

OUT Georgia Expands Ambassador Program, Recruiting in 2021

OUT Georgia Business Alliance is expanding its volunteer Ambassador Program and recruiting efforts to better represent and inform the state’s only LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce in 2021 and beyond. “After successfully relaunching our Ambassador Program in 2020 with a grant from NGLCC and Bank of America, we’ve built a volunteer team of more