Events Calendar

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! ... read more

Legal Aid partners with the Cleveland Public Library to enhance understanding of the law by hosting a Brief Advice Clinic at a different library branch each month. ... read more

Join us for a virtual Speed Networking event with members from the 19 different regional and international Chambers of Commerce that comprise the Collaborative Chambers Alliance (CCA). ... read more

As part of Kent Rainbow Weekend, join us for Courageously Queer Storytelling?an annual celebration of truth, resilience, and pride. This year?s theme, Visibility, features five powerful storytellers from the LGBTQ+ community sharing personal narratives that uplift, inspire, and remind us of the strength found in being seen. ... read more

Want to make your business more inclusive and welcoming? Join the Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce during Kent Rainbow Weekend for an interactive LGBTQ inclusion workshop designed for small business owners. ... read more

Join Collaborative Chambers Alliance for a spooktacular evening of networking, collaboration, and festive fun at the Fall Mega Mixer! ... read more

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?Joy Unshaken: Queer Youth Rising in Times of Distress? will be on display at Standing Rock Cultural Arts located at 300 N. Water St., with artwork created by local youth artists including paintings, visual art with poetry, collages/photo collages, 3D art, and photography. ... read more

Bring in the weekend and shake off the week with us! ? Join Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Portage County, and the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for a casual networking social to kick off Kent Rainbow Weekend. Our theme this year: Visibility is Victory?because showing up matters, and so does community. ... read more

Join Main Street Kent as we ?Kick the Hate? with Kent Parks & Recreation and make a $100 contribution to the LGBTQ+ Fund of the Portage Foundation. ... read more

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. Whether you're looking to connect with diverse suppliers, grow your network, or just learn more about incredible LGBTQ-owned businesses, this is a can't-miss event. ... read more

Join us for the Coming Out Day Social at Oswald Tower! This afternoon gathering is a chance to celebrate community, connect with others, and engage in meaningful conversations. ... read more

Please join members of the Cleveland Pay Equity Alliance to learn more about the pay transparency law that was signed into law this past spring and is set to go into effect on October 27. The presentation will provide information about why this legislation was passed, what was included in the law, who is required to comply and the process for filing complaints and enforcement. ... read more

Connect, learn, and grow in a welcoming community focused on LGBTQ+ and Ally employee experiences in educational workplaces. Each session explores timely topics impacting LGBTQ+ communities in education, while uplifting allyship and intersectional equity in the workplace. ... read more

Learn about bias, stereotypes, current vocabulary, and best practices for handling gender and sexuality topics with sensitivity. ... read more

Trans Joy Akron invites you to a hauntingly good time at their THIRD annual all-ages Halloween Party! ... read more

Join NGLCC?s Heritage Committee and Plexus LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Voices That Resonate: Authentic Engagement with Hispanic and Latinx Communities. This interactive session will provide insider perspectives and actionable strategies to authentically connect with Hispanic and Latinx audiences. Attendees will explore how to incorporate cultural elements into campaigns, craft marketing narratives that truly resonate, strengthen Supplier Diversity programs, and apply an equity lens to engagement initiatives. Whether you?re looking to expand your reach, build stronger relationships, or ensure your efforts reflect genuine inclusion, this discussion will offer valuable tools to help your organization thrive. This session will be led by Paulette Piñero, an award-winning social entrepreneur, writer, brand consultant, and speaker dedicated to closing the leadership gap for Latinas and Women of Color. Through her company, Unstoppable Latina LLC, Paulette empowers women of color and gender-expansive leaders to harness their strengths, amplify their voices, and live with purpose?becoming unstoppable CEOs of their own lives. With an equity- and justice-focused approach, Paulette champions a vision of leadership that is diverse, purpose-driven, and joyful. ... read more

Join us at No Class Cleveland for Oh Yes, Honey - a Young Professionals Happy Hour designed to bring Cleveland's LGBTQ+ and allied professionals together. ... read more