The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC) is thrilled to invite you to the launch event for our Women’s Business Initiative (WBI) at the Pride Center, followed by a reception at Apt.9f on Wilton Drive.

Our mission is to empower LGBTQ and allied women entrepreneurs and professionals by offering resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, and a platform to showcase their business ideas. We aim to support LGBTQ women business owners in becoming certified through the NGLCC.

Schedule:

3:00 - 3:30 PM:
Registration and networking

3:30 - 5:00 PM:
Welcome remarks by Diane Pappafotis, Women with Pride Coordinator at the Pride Center.

Following the remarks, our Women Entrepreneurs and Leadership Panel will feature successful women from entrepreneurship and corporate leadership, who will share their insights and experiences.

Panelists:

    •    Elizabeth Crespo, Senior Director of Strategic Planning at Ready Logistics

    •    Nancy Goldwin, Co-Owner of Apt. 9f Restaurant

    •    Lali Safavi, Publisher and President of SkirtSoflo Magazine

    •    Corinne S. Slemenda, CPA, PA, GFLGLCC Board Member

Moderated by Sabrina Kent, Executive Vice President of the NGLCC. NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson will also be in attendance.

5:30 - 7:00 PM:
WBI Launch Reception at Apt.9f.

We invite you to CLICK HERE to complete our Women't Business Initiative Survey

We look forward to seeing you there!