This month’s edition of Research Roundup focuses on the reality of workplace discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals and how that impacts LGBTQ+ and Ally talent retention. It also explores the profound impact of compounded intersectional identities on an individual’s workplace experience. Out Leadership created the Research Roundup as a resource to support member companies in their work, and they are […]

The Gay Bowl is the National Gay Flag Football Leagueʻs annual national tournament, and in October 2022 Gay Bowl XXII will be played right here in Honolulu at Kapiolani Park! The event draws players and fans from across the US and Canada, and our very own Hawaii Gay Flag Football League (HIGFFL) is hosting the […]

Join the NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative (CoCI) on Wednesday, February 16 at 2pm for a virtual Black History Month webinar on Empowering Black LGBT Entrepreneurship: Wellness, Financial, & Affiliations. This webinar will include a series of panels & conversations featuring: Kendra Witherspoon Kelly | Owner, The Resilience Project Paul Ashley | Experience Leader in Strategic Sourcing […]

Sponsored by SBA-Hawaii, an introduction to business financial statements such as the balance sheet, income statement, and how to do projections. We will have a panel of lenders and resource partners on hand to provide feedback and guidance and answer questions you have about your company's financials. For more information, and to register, click here.

Join Rep. Scott K. Saiki, Sen. Sharon Moriwaki, Rep. Della Au Belatti and Rep. Scott Nishimoto for their Annual Town Hall event on February 23, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. This annual legislative town hall ensures that constituents in House Districts 21, 24 and 26, and Senate District 12  (these districts include Waikiki, Ala Moana, Kakaʻako, Kapahulu, […]

The Pacific Edge Magazine Annual Business Awards Gala invites you to a meet and greet with the winners from 2021 at the beautiful `Alohilani O Bar! Mix and mingle with the winners, judges and sponsors during a night of networking and celebration. VIP ticket admission begins at 4:30 and includes one-on-one time with the winners […]

NGLCCʻs Communities of Color Initiative (CoCI) will host the Black History Month Edition of NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays on Friday, February 25, 2022. Sip & Pitch is a chance to informally present your business to a panel of experts and your fellow business owners for positive, constructive feedback and new ideas. If you have a 5 […]

Meet your mentor at the PBN BIZWOMEN MENTORING MONDAY event. The event will offer the opportunity to choose from 40 mentors who are the most influential women in the business community for several fast paced, one-on-one coaching sessions.

Join MCBL for Launch my eCommerce and get your business online. This 7-week course is FREE for local Hawaii small business to attend. The program explores key principles of growth and expansion through small business training on the creation of an eCommerce website. Attendees will participate in hands on training covering: Branding and Marketing Payment […]

National GLBT Health Awareness Week is a nationwide event, sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBT Health, during the last week of March that promotes the health and wellness needs of the LGBTQ community. The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, […]

Have you ever thought about owning your own business? How do you go about doing that . . . * Deciding on a type of business entity? * Setting up your business? * Finding the money to start? * Identifying your customers and marketing your product or services? * Coming up with a business plan? […]

Join Out Leadership for their 2022 OutQUORUM Summit: “Progress and Possibility”. This ground-breaking Summit convenes senior executives, corporate secretaries, existing Board members, and senior business leaders for a unique, two-day event covering the state of LGBTQ+ diversity in the Boardroom, progress to date, and the challenges ahead. The Summit also provides an incredible networking opportunity […]