The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, through a new grant from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund, has announced the NGLCC iLead: Grow, Scale & Contract Program to enhance the technical skills and capacity of LGBT firms. The program will be facilitated as small group workshops over a series of months and will include detailed […]

Discuss how to recruit, hire and retain the right people for your organizational needs utilizing strategies from the Small Business Administration, Ascent Platform. Topics to be covered: How to analyze your skills gap Recruitment plans Job descriptions Performance development and more Speaker: Noela Napoleon, MCBL Lead Instructor and Counselor Register here.

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. The […]

Chaminade’s Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and American Savings Bank’s Nonprofit Business Plan Competition is held every other year and is open to Hawaii nonprofit organizations seeking to start new ventures that will benefit society. The competition aims to stimulate public interest and support in nonprofit organizations—and encourage excellence and innovation in socially-motivated entrepreneurs. For detailed information about the 2022 […]

The Hawai’i LGBT Legacy Foundation is asking the community to share their ideas for the theme of 2022 Honolulu Pride. If your theme is selected by the Honolulu Pride team, youʻll receive VIP access to our events during Honolulu Pride in October 2022! Over the past few years themes have included “I Am Pride”, “Shaka […]

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 […]