Plexus Inclusion Hub LGBTQ+ Affirming Business Certification Cohort 3, Session A
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 7, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
and
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Participants must complete both sessions to earn the certificate. Signing up for this session will sign you up for both sessions.
Location
Berea Branch 7 Berea Commons
Berea, Ohio 44017
Fees/Admission
FREE for small business owners (i.e. 500 employees or less; solopreneurs)
Contact Information
Dr. Jennifer Bosco
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Description
Studies show inclusive businesses outperform their competitors by creating a welcoming environment. Our comprehensive LGBTQ+ Affirming Business Program offers you a FREE opportunity to become a community leader in small business inclusion.
The program consists of four hours of cohort style training as well as four quarterly follow-up sessions with a Hub facilitator to review your action plan and provide support, and much more.
Topics covered:
- Comprehensive understanding of the LGBTQ+ community & building trust
- Strategies to create inclusive environments (IRL & online) for employees and customers
- Risk management insights
- Data on business case for inclusion
Your Exclusive Take-Aways:
✓ Official LGBTQ+ Affirming Business certificate
✓ Customized Assessment & Action Plan
✓ Quarterly progress consultations
✓ 1-year Plexus LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce Business Membership
✓ LGBTQ+ Affirming Business sticker & digital badge
✓ Ongoing hub resources and support network
✓ Build connections with other businesses
This is more than a training...it's an investment in your business' future. Exercises, assessments, cohort-style learning, and consultations up to a year included.
Thanks for generous funding from The Cleveland Foundation & The Gund Foundation, there is no cost to small business owners.