California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

🚀 SCALE: Empowering LGBTQ Entrepreneurs! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of SCALE – a program that helps LGBTQ-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities connect with the funding they need to succeed. Through our partnership with the California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) and CAMEO, we’re helping connect entrepreneurs to grants of more than $25,000 and loans from $5,000 to $350,000 with no minimum credit score for certain programs. These funds can be used for a wide variety of business needs, including: ✅ Real estate purchases or improvements ✅ Equipment acquisition ✅ Business growth and expansion ✅ Working capital …and more! If you're an LGBTQ entrepreneur or know someone who could benefit from this program, visit https://lnkd.in/gUCXHXJM to learn more and apply. Together, let’s create opportunities and build stronger, thriving businesses! #LGBTQBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SCALEProgram #BusinessFunding #InclusiveGrowth

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce! ✨🎄 As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible resilience, growth, and innovation within our LGBTQ+ business community. Thanks to your unwavering support, we’ve built stronger connections, created meaningful opportunities, and celebrated countless successes together. To our members, partners, and allies: YOU are the reason our community continues to thrive. Your commitment to diversity and inclusion inspires us every day, and we’re so grateful to have you by our side. This holiday season, we encourage you to continue supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses. Together, let’s celebrate the power of community and the promise of a bright, inclusive future. 🌟 From all of us at the California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and hope. Cheers to an exciting year ahead in 2025! 🏳️🌈💼💖 #HappyHolidays #LGBTQBusiness #DiversityMatters #CommunityFirst #LoveAndInclusivity

Leap 2 Launch Registration This comprehensive 12-month program is designed to take entrepreneurs from idea to pitch-ready business. The program covers essential aspects of entrepreneurship, business strategy, and financial management. Duration: 12 months Schedule: 4th Monday of each month, 4 PM - 6 PM PST Location: In-person at 3110 B Inland Empire Blvd, Ontario, CA 91764 and virtual via Zoom Don't miss this opportunity to advance your entrepreneurial dream into reality alongside fellow business owners, and compete for a share of $50,000 in equity capital rewards. Space is limited, register now!

We look forward to seeing you at 4pm! 🚀 Are you ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀 We’re bringing you an exciting LIVE WEBINAR on Commercial Real Estate Ownership: The Small Business Pathway for Success! 🎯 📅 When? December 19, 2024 | 4 PM - 5 PM 💻 Where? Virtual (so you can tune in from anywhere!) Owning commercial real estate can be a game-changer for your business: ✅ Build wealth 💰 ✅ Foster sustainability 🌱 ✅ Secure long-term growth 📈 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to transform your business trajectory. 🔗 Register Now! (Scan the QR Code or click the link below) 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5dUb_m4 Special thanks to Bank of America, AmPac Business Capital and the @California Rainbow Chamber for making this possible! Let’s build a brighter business future together! 💼✨

🎉✨ Introducing Creative Recovery LA! ✨🎉 We were thrilled to host a ribbon-cutting celebration for Creative Recovery LA, one of our Founding Members, held at their incredible space in West Hollywood, and we were honored to be joined by West Hollywood Mayor John Erickson for this memorable occasion. Creative Recovery LA is redefining healing and wellness with its comprehensive, inclusive approach to outpatient care. They offer: 🌟 Evidence-based therapy for substance use and mental health challenges 🌟 LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed care 🌟 Support groups, individualized treatment plans, and creative workshops 🌟 A safe, welcoming environment for self-discovery and recovery Their mission? To empower individuals to heal, grow, and thrive. 💻 Learn more about their life-changing work at www.creativerecoveryla.com 👀 Watch this walkthrough of their stunning facility—and believe it or not, this is only HALF the space! It’s a perfect reflection of the compassion and creativity they bring to their services every single day. Let’s show our support for Creative Recovery LA in the comments below! 💜👏 #CreativeRecoveryLA #RibbonCutting #FoundingMember #WeHo #LGBTQBusiness #HealingTogether #MentalHealth #SubstanceUseRecovery

It is with great sorrow that we reflect on the passing of Troy Masters, the visionary publisher of the Los Angeles Blade. Troy was not just a leader in LGBTQ+ journalism; he was a fierce advocate for truth, equality, and the power of storytelling to drive change. Through his work, Troy brought to light stories that often went unheard and created a platform for voices that deserved to be celebrated and uplifted. Troy’s dedication to the LGBTQ+ community and his unwavering commitment to justice left an indelible mark on the media landscape. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the stories he championed, and the better world he worked tirelessly to create. We extend our deepest condolences to Troy’s family, friends, and colleagues. May his memory continue to inspire us all to fight for the values he held dear. Rest in power, Troy. You will be missed, but your light will never fade. 💔 #TroyMasters #LGBTQAdvocate #InMemoriam

MetroConnect: THRIVE Summit: Women In Contracting -Connect, Empower, Elevate Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Metro 3rd Floor Board Room, Los Angeles, CA. Join us for this exciting business summit designed to facilitate a robust discussion with Women Business owners to discuss key factors that impact contracts with Women. The discussion will be facilitated by a third party to initiate feedback on working with Metro, Bidding and other key factors.

📢 The California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a Meet & Greet with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón! Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from DA Gascón on how public safety is managed in our county and impacts our communities. We’re also thrilled to welcome special guests, former Senator and Commissioner Isadore Hall III and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, who will bring valuable perspectives to this important discussion. 🗓️ When: Monday, November 4, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 Where: The Abbey Please note: This is not a fundraising event. Interested attendees should select “RSVP” for a complimentary ticket at bit.ly/gascon1104. 👉 RSVP now to secure your spot and connect with leaders making a difference in Los Angeles! #LGBTQBusiness #PublicSafety #LosAngeles #CommunityEngagement #Networking

$25K Grants for Black Entrepreneurs - Application Closes 11/1/24 Applications for the Powershift Entrepreneur Grant, presented in collaboration with NAACP and Daymond John, are now open! Apply now for the chance to receive $25,000 to grow and scale your business. In addition to the monetary compensation, recipients of the grant will receive mentorship from FUBU Founder and Star of Shark Tank, Daymond John, and join him live on air during the Black Entrepreneurs Day broadcast to showcase their businesses. Applications are open now until Friday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Apply at: https://lnkd.in/eZWHheUK The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant aims to empower Black entrepreneurs and businesses through funding and resources and has, in previous years, contributed largely to the growth of Black businesses across the nation.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 The California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to congratulate our founding member, Legaci Tomorrow, Guardian Life | Retirement, Investments on the grand opening of their new location in Beverly Hills this weekend! 🏳️🌈✨ SoCal Legaci has been an inspiring example of commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation within our community. We are proud to support and celebrate their incredible journey, and we’re excited to see the positive impact they’ll continue to bring to Beverly Hills and beyond. Please join us in congratulating Legaci Tomorrow by stopping by, showing some love, and spreading the word. Here’s to growth, success, and community support! 💖👏 Myaluisa (Mya) Dobson, Managing Director Chenee Coleman Chris Baldwin #LGBTQBusiness #SoCalLegaci #BeverlyHills #GrandOpening #CommunitySupport