Events Calendar
Kent GSA Art Exhibition
?Joy Unshaken: Queer Youth Rising in Times of Distress? will be on display at Standing Rock Cultural Arts located at 300 N. Water St., with artwork created by local youth artists including paintings, visual art with poetry, collages/photo collages, 3D art, and photography.
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ERG Council: Pride in Mentorship
Through candid conversations and real-world examples, panelists will delve into the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating careers and education as LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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October Perk up with Plexus at Dahlia Coffee Co.
Start your work day right and come Perk Up With Plexus on October 9th at Dahlia Coffee Co.!
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Candidates Forum
Get to know the candidates running for the New Wards 5, 7, and 12 starting in 2026!
Out & Equal Workplace Summit
Out & Equal's Workplace Summit is the world?s largest gathering of LGBTQ+ and allied professionals committed to building workplaces of belonging. Each year, thousands of executives, ERG leaders, inclusion and HR professionals, talent strategists, and changemakers come together for an experience that informs, inspires, and ignites action.
Kent Rainbow Weekend Unicorn Hunt
Find the Main Street Kent Unicorn in 18 downtown businesses as we celebrate Kent Rainbow Weekend!
Embracing Diversity: LGBTQ Inclusion for Small Businesses
Want to make your business more inclusive and welcoming? Join the Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce during Kent Rainbow Weekend for an interactive LGBTQ inclusion workshop designed for small business owners.
Voices That Resonate: Authentic Engagement with Hispanic and Latinx Communities
Join NGLCC?s Heritage Committee and Plexus LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Voices That Resonate: Authentic Engagement with Hispanic and Latinx Communities. This interactive session will provide insider perspectives and actionable strategies to authentically connect with Hispanic and Latinx audiences. Attendees will explore how to incorporate cultural elements into campaigns, craft marketing narratives that truly resonate, strengthen Supplier Diversity programs, and apply an equity lens to engagement initiatives. Whether you?re looking to expand your reach, build stronger relationships, or ensure your efforts reflect genuine inclusion, this discussion will offer valuable tools to help your organization thrive. This session will be led by Paulette Piñero, an award-winning social entrepreneur, writer, brand consultant, and speaker dedicated to closing the leadership gap for Latinas and Women of Color. Through her company, Unstoppable Latina LLC, Paulette empowers women of color and gender-expansive leaders to harness their strengths, amplify their voices, and live with purpose?becoming unstoppable CEOs of their own lives. With an equity- and justice-focused approach, Paulette champions a vision of leadership that is diverse, purpose-driven, and joyful.
Safe Space 101: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training for Community Members
Learn about bias, stereotypes, current vocabulary, and best practices for handling gender and sexuality topics with sensitivity.
