2024 PrideLife Business Summit
Hosted by Harmony: NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce
11
MAR
2024
Business SUMMIT: 9:30 Am-3:30 pm
Location
The Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
4100 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
About the Business Summit
Harmony: NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce is proud to host our first annual Business Summit, a collaborative forum for LGBT-owned, diversity-owned businesses and area corporations to showcase the thought, leadership, and talent in the NC business community. The event is free for all attendees.
The B2B PrideLife Business Summit is a one-day event focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the business landscape. The Summit aims to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and professionals from various backgrounds to foster meaningful conversations, share insights, and build connections that drive DEI excellence in the corporate world.
Additionally, the Summit features virtual matchmaking to help connect corporate buyers with certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and small businesses from across North Carolina, building new relationships and driving business growth for small and minority-owned businesses.
The PrideLife Business Summit is the premier platform for exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and inspiring change!
Who Should Attend?
- Business leaders committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces
- LGBT+ entrepreneurs and business owners seeking growth and collaboration opportunities
- Supplier diversity professionals looking to expand their network of diverse suppliers
- HR and DEI professionals dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments
- Professionals passionate about driving DEI initiatives in their organizations
Why Attend?
- Gain Insight: Learn from renowned industry experts and thought leaders who are driving meaningful change in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Network: Connect with a diverse range of professionals, including business leaders, LGBT+ entrepreneurs, and supplier diversity advocates, to expand your network and create valuable connections.
- Collaborate: Engage in interactive workshops and panel discussions to explore innovative strategies and best practices for implementing DEI initiatives in your organization.
- Opportunity: Discover new business prospects, potential partnerships, and supplier diversity opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Empowerment: Be inspired by success stories from trailblazers who have overcome challenges and championed diversity in their respective fields.
Agenda
The full-day event features a keynote from area-recognized thought leader, Wendy Gates-Corbett, panels on how to succeed as a small business and supplier diversity advocate, as well as intentional networking across industry and corporate offering.
So how can I benefit…
Brand Advocacy: Strengthen your brand as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Network: Meet other area corporate leaders to exchange know how on your DEI journeys and achievements
Opportunity: Engage with LGBTE and other diversity-owned organizations (WBE, VDOB, MBE) to uncover partnership opportunities
Insights: Learn how to win the next big engagement with large corporations
Network / Collaborate: Meet other small and medium sized business owners who share your passions and mission
Opportunity: Engage with corporate leaders in procurement, supplier diversity and management to uncover how you fit within their strategic plans and vision for 2024 and beyond
Get Engaged
Here are some key ways you and/or your organization can get engaged in supporting this day of inspiration and collaboration:
Join us as a sponsor to showcase your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Gain visibility, connect with influential leaders, and contribute to the advancement of DEI in the business world. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Sign up today to secure your sponsorship slot.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a transformative event. Join influential business leaders, LGBT+ business owners, diversity suppliers, and professionals for a day filled with inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.
Reserve your spot now to secure your place at the 2024 PrideLife Business Summit. Limited seats are available, so register early to avoid disappointment!
You belong.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
