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Wednesday Aug 12, 2026
LGBTQ+ employees often experience workplace challenges that include discrimination, identity concealment, isolation, sensory and communication barriers, and limited access to advancement opportunities. These are often shared experiences with employees with disabilities. When LGBTQ+ identity, disability, and neurodivergence intersect, traditional engagement efforts may miss the compounded impact on belonging, psychological safety, mental health, and retention.
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Categories: Employee Resource Groups
Friday Aug 14, 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
Friday Aug 14, 2026
This free event will connect attendees with employment opportunities, workforce resources, resume support, legal services and additional support services designed to help residents take the next step in their career journey.
Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume to share with employers.
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Categories: Community, Training & Educational Programs
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
Thursday Aug 27, 2026
Join the Collaborative Chambers Alliance for an afternoon of networking, laughter, and fresh ideas at our Laugh & Connect Luncheon featuring nationally recogniz
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Categories: Chamber Of Commerce
Thursday Aug 27, 2026
Workshop about how to run an effective meeting
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Categories: Young Professional, Continuing Education, Employee Resource Groups, LGBTBE, Training & Educational Programs, Plexus Connects, Virtual, Member Hosted
Thursday Sep 3, 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
Friday Sep 4, 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
Tuesday Sep 8, 2026
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Feeling stuck in the endless loop of overthinking? Join us online for this super chill session where you'll discover 5 simple tips to ditch the perfection trap and start leading with real confidence. Say goodbye to second-guessing and hello to bold moves!
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Categories: LGBTBE, Training & Educational Programs
Wednesday Sep 9, 2026
Join our hosts from Avery Dennison for a night of sharing from Avery Dennison ERG leaders and networking.
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Categories: Networking
Friday Sep 11, 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 Sep 15, 2026
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A workshop designed to help small business owners understand what lenders and funders look for and why being ?bankable? is critical to sustainable growth and scaling. This session explores the role of funding in business expansion, from managing cash flow and investing in capacity to pursuing new opportunities. Participants will learn how financial readiness, documentation, creditworthiness, and business structure influence access to capital, as well as common barriers that prevent small businesses from securing funding. The workshop equips attendees with a clearer understanding of their current financial position and practical insights to strengthen their bankability, enabling them to make more informed decisions as they plan for long-term growth.
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Categories: Training & Educational Programs, Plexus Connects
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
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
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
