Out Pro + GGBA - Small Business Week LGBTQ+ Networking at The Stud - SF

Out Pro is thrilled to partner with the world's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, , and newly reopened , the oldest queer bar in San Francisco, for this unique celebration of .
Join us to combine networking with culture, and grow your professional connections in a unique and memorable setting!
There will also be the opportunity to learn more about The Stud and its rich history of fostering queer resistance, joy, and celebration, making it the perfect backdrop for an evening of meaningful connections.
At Out Pro, it's easy to make new contacts and further connections with people you know.

• Our events are full of people who are eager to meet other LGBTQ+ professionals. The usual barriers are lifted, making everyone more approachable.
• Color-coded badges help you identify people in your industry or ones where you have a need.
• Be sure to pocket a handful of business cards to exchange for later follow-up.

is the world's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce and has been building businesses and changing lives since 1974. To celebrate this landmark, on June 7, 2024 GGBA is commemorating its .
Join GGBA, its friends, and supporters as we celebrate 50 years of resilience, 50 years of strength, 50 years of unity, and 50 years of unwavering pride in who we are. Together, let's toast to the Golden Gate Business Association's past, present, and the glorious journey that lies ahead.

Thank you to for its support of this event. The Stud is SF's oldest queer bar and the first worker-owned cooperative nightclub in the US. After almost 4 years of anticipation, its new physical location will open, appropriately, on April 20, 2024.
Please consider making a donation to support reopening and ongoing operation of The Stud at:

The 20th Annual will celebrate San Francisco’s strong, vibrant small business community. Programming will focus on meaningful resources and information for small business owners at every point in their small business journey.

Public transit (recommended): the venue is just over four blocks (10 min. walk) from Civic Center BART/Muni station.

To help fund our growth, Out Professionals is offering a limited number of Lifetime Memberships. Besides free admission to networking and most other events in perpetuity, Lifetime Members receive the following exclusive benefits:

• One embroidered Out Pro polo shirt
• A personalized, silver Lifetime Member name badge
• Permanent listing in the Lifetime Members Circle on our website
• One special annual event reserved for Lifetime Members.

A Lifetime Membership costs $1,500 ($2,500/couples), which can be paid in 12 automated monthly installments. What's more, your donation can be tax-deductible through Out Pro Ed, our new 501(c)(3) foundation. To get started or ask questions, email us at [email protected].

Special thanks to Felix Xie (FeliXieFoTo) for capturing the spirit of Out Pro events in San Francisco. Stud imagery courtesy of and .

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