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Thursday Sep 24, 2026
Join NGLCC & Plexus at the upcoming September Sip & Pitch program on Thursday, September 24 at 3:30 PM ET! Sip & Pitch is a virtual event where LGBTQ+ and interested and allied suppliers pitch their businesses to a panel of experts and corporate partners for feedback in a fun, informal setting. It?s a great way to discover new businesses, offer insights, and build meaningful connections.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, LGBTBE, Training & Educational Programs
Thursday Sep 24, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
Check in, chill out, and connect. Enjoy complimentary snacks, desserts, and libations while learning more about upcoming initiatives, meeting new people, and reconnecting with familiar faces.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Networking
Friday Sep 25, 2026
Join us for Pride Night on Friday, September 25, at 7:30 PM for Death Becomes Her at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets range from $27.50 to $112.50 and include access to an exclusive post-show chat with the cast of Death Becomes Her in the theatre's lower level. This offer is to die for! Use promo co...
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Categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Pride
Friday Oct 2, 2026 -
Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Friday Oct 2, 2026
Grab your favorite mug and join us for a relaxed and informal Zoom Coffee Hour with the Executive Director and members of the Plexus community. Free & Open to All!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Networking, Virtual
Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
Complete your Employer Registration and pay the tabling fee here! Additional information on set up and schedule of events will be sent separately.
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Categories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce, Continuing Education, Employee Resource Groups
Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Akron-Summit County Region
At this in-person event, you'll have the chance to meet with a diverse range of employers, organizations, and professionals who are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Explore career opportunities, network with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Training & Educational Programs
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
get it done. Join Plexus for Werking It Out, a post-work coworking experience designed for productivity, connection, and a little inspiration along the way.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Akron Network Night
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
This fall, join the Plexus YP Committee for a fun Happy Hour where you can connect with other queer and allied young professionals, as we head to CLE Urban Winery on October 7th!
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Categories: Community, Young Professional, Chamber Of Commerce, Networking
Friday Oct 9, 2026
Join us for a casual, interactive virtual meet up designed to help you feel connected, confident, and plugged in. You?ll meet fellow members and the Plexus staff, get your questions answered, and take a guided tour of the Member Information Center so you can start using your benefits right away.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Virtual
Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
Complete your Employer Registration and pay the tabling fee here! Additional information on set up and schedule of events will be sent separately.
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Categories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce, Continuing Education, Employee Resource Groups
Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
At this in-person event, you'll have the chance to meet with a diverse range of employers, organizations, and professionals who are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Explore career opportunities, network with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Training & Educational Programs
Tuesday Oct 13, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
On October 13th, we hope you join us for a Perk up with Plexus morning, as we help you start your day right at Ready Set! Coffee in Gordon Square!
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Categories: Community, Chamber Of Commerce, Networking
Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
Join NGLCC?s Heritage Committee and Plexus in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Beyond the Campaign: Cultural Intelligence and Authentic Engagement, a conversation about how businesses can move beyond surface-level representation to build meaningful connections with Hispanic communities. Drawing on his experience as a gay Latino entrepreneur and co-owner of Eat It Up Marketing, an NGLCC-certified LGBTBE® marketing agency in San Antonio, Jonathan ?Jon? Ramirez will explore why cultural intelligence is essential for authentically engaging Hispanic consumers. Attendees will learn how to move beyond cookie-cutter campaigns and stereotypes, incorporate cultural nuance into their marketing strategies, and build trust and long-term loyalty.
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Categories: Community, LGBTBE
Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
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Join our hosts from Oswald for a night of sharing from Oswald ERG leaders and networking.
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Categories: Networking, Employee Resource Groups
Friday Oct 16, 2026
Light bites will be provided. Self-pay bar available.
Bring your friends. Bring your Pride. Come as you are.
Let?s make some Rainbow Weekend magic!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Networking
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
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In this workshop, we will work through the process of identifying the topics you are ready to speak about, turning your experience into a strong speaking idea, and building the confidence to actually put yourself forward.
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Categories: Community, Training & Educational Programs
Saturday Oct 24, 2026
Wednesday Nov 4, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
This symposium is designed to strengthen the fabric of workplace belonging by convening leaders committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equity through sustainable, collaborative, and measurable ERG and team models.
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Categories: Employee Resource Groups, Training & Educational Programs
Friday Nov 6, 2026
Grab your favorite mug and join us for a relaxed and informal Zoom Coffee Hour with the Executive Director and members of the Plexus community. Free & Open to All!
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Networking, Virtual
Friday Nov 6, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
Monday Nov 9, 2026
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Region
Our comprehensive LGBTQ+ Affirming Business Program offers you a FREE opportunity to become a community leader in small business inclusion.
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Categories: Training & Educational Programs
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
Join Plexus for our QEO (Queer Executive Officer) Dinner on October 21 from 5:30?8:00 PM, featuring Nancy Mendez, President & CEO of Starting Point. This intimate evening brings together LGBTQ+ executives, professionals, and community leaders for meaningful conversation, authentic connection, and relationship-building over dinner.
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Categories: Young Professional, Chamber Of Commerce, Networking
Friday Nov 13, 2026
Join us for a casual, interactive virtual meet up designed to help you feel connected, confident, and plugged in. You?ll meet fellow members and the Plexus staff, get your questions answered, and take a guided tour of the Member Information Center so you can start using your benefits right away.
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce, Virtual
Tuesday Nov 17, 2026
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Join our informational session designed to help you understand how local and national certifications can open doors to new contracting, procurement, and growth opportunities. This workshop will explore the most common certification options, who they are designed for, and how to determine which certifications align best with your business goals. Participants will learn what documentation and operational requirements must be in place before applying, common readiness gaps to address in advance, and the general steps involved in the application process. By the end of the session, business owners will have a clearer roadmap for pursuing certifications strategically and using them as tools for credibility, access, and long-term business growth rather than checking boxes without purpose.
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Categories: Training & Educational Programs, Plexus Connects
