October Theme: Own It! Edition (for business owners and aspiring business owners in the Own It! Program)
Sip & Pitch Events are hosted by NGLCC and are for Certified LGBTBE® Suppliers. Interested in becoming certified? Head here.
The Own IT! Program is a virtual entrepreneurial intensive designed for transgender, nonbinary, & gender expansive (TGX) new and aspiring business owners to bring their entrepreneurial plans to fruition. Own It! is co-created and maintained by nglccNY, TD Bank, and Destination Tomorrow.
Additional information about the Own It! Program including application details can be found here. Applications will close on Sunday, July 14, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
Sip & Pitch is a chance for LGBTQ+ business owners to informally present their business pitch to a panel of experts and fellow business owners for positive, constructive feedback and new ideas. Presenters are chosen and invited beforehand to pitch, but if you'd like to be considered to pitch in the future, please apply here:
https://nglcc.formstack.com/forms/sipandpitchapplication
Spots to pitch will fill up on a rolling basis, so apply now to secure your place!
Following pitches, ALL members of the LGBTQ and allied business community in the NGLCC network are welcome to pour a drink of your choice, whether that is a seltzer water or an afternoon cocktail, and casually network with your fellow community members.
Why Pitch?
Gain exposure to NGLCC Corporate Partners actively seeking diverse suppliers
Receive valuable feedback from industry experts to refine your pitch
Build meaningful connections with fellow LGBTBEs and potential business partners
Be part of a nationally recognized program that has helped businesses grow
Whether you are pitching your business or not, attending Sip & Pitch is a great way to learn from other business owners, connect with key decision-makers, and expand your network. We look forward to seeing you at Sip & Pitch in 2025!
REGISTER HERE:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-GvrjwrHdD9JUcILUD4MH4N4-pfq2I8#/registration
You may also like the following events from The Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce of Nevada:
- Next Tuesday, 7th October, 11:00 pm, Nevada Business Connect - Virtual in Whitney, Nevada
- Next month, 30th October, 08:30 am, Rainbow Roasts with GLCCNV - Northern NV in Reno
- This November, 5th November, 12:00 am, Nevada Business Connect - Virtual in Whitney, Nevada
Also check out other
Meetups in Oneonta.