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SUMMARY:Embracing Diversity: LGBTQ Inclusion for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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. Learn how to understand LGBTQ+ terminology\, build an inclusive workplace culture\, support LGBTQ+ employees\, address bias and stereotypes\, and create affirming policies like gender-neutral restrooms and inclusive dress codes. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other local businesses\, gain practical tools for inclusion\, and position your business as a leader in diversity. This isn't just good practice it's smart business. Want to make your business more inclusive and welcoming?\n\nJoin Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce for an interactive workshop designed specifically for small business owners who want to create a workplace where everyone feels valued.\n\nIn this workshop\, you'll learn how to:\n\n\n	Understand LGBTQ+ terminology and why it matters\n	Build an inclusive workplace culture\n	Support and advocate for LGBTQ+ employees\n	Identify and address bias and stereotypes\n	Create affirming policies like gender-neutral restrooms and inclusive dress codes\n\n\nWhy it matters:\n\nInclusive workplaces attract top talent\, boost morale\, and strengthen your brand. This isn't just good practice it's good business.\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and lead the way in making your business more welcoming for all.\n\nBe sure to follow Main Street Kent for a full schedule of Rainbow Weekend Events!\n\nHosted by Kent State University Hotel with Special Thanks to Main Street Kent.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="color:#696969\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Want to make your business more inclusive and welcoming? Join the Plexus LGBT &amp\; Allied Chamber of Commerce during Kent Rainbow Weekend for an interactive LGBTQ inclusion workshop designed for small business owners. Learn how to understand LGBTQ+ terminology\, build an inclusive workplace culture\, support LGBTQ+ employees\, address bias and stereotypes\, and create affirming policies like gender-neutral restrooms and inclusive dress codes. Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to connect with other local businesses\, gain practical tools for inclusion\, and position your business as a leader in diversity. This isn&rsquo\;t just good practice&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s smart business. Want to make your business more inclusive and welcoming?<br />\nJoin Plexus LGBT &amp\; Allied Chamber of Commerce for an interactive workshop designed specifically for small business owners who want to create a workplace where everyone feels valued.<br />\nIn this workshop\, you&rsquo\;ll learn how to:</span></span></strong></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="color:#696969\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Understand LGBTQ+ terminology and why it matters</span></span></strong></span></li>\n	<li><span style="color:#696969\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Build an inclusive workplace culture</span></span></strong></span></li>\n	<li><span style="color:#696969\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Support and advocate for LGBTQ+ employees</span></span></strong></span></li>\n	<li><span style="color:#696969\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Identify and address bias and stereotypes</span></span></strong></span></li>\n	<li><span style="color:#696969\;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;">Create affirming policies like gender-neutral restrooms and inclusive dress codes</span></span></strong></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="color:#696969\;">Why it matters:<br />\nInclusive workplaces attract top talent\, boost morale\, and strengthen your brand. This isn&rsquo\;t just good practice&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s good business.<br />\nDon&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and lead the way in making your business more welcoming for all.<br />\nBe sure to follow Main Street Kent for a full schedule of</span> <a href="https://mainstreetkent.org/rainbow-weekend/">Rainbow Weekend Events</a>!<br />\n<span style="color:#696969\;">Hosted by Kent State University Hotel with Special Thanks to Main Street Kent.</span></span></span></strong><scribe-shadow data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed\; width: 0px\; height: 0px\; top: 0px\; left: 0px\; z-index: 2147483647\; overflow: visible\; visibility: visible\;"></scribe-shadow></p>\n
LOCATION:Kent State University Hotel
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URL:https://business.thinkplexus.org/events/details/embracing-diversity-lgbtq-inclusion-for-small-businesses-7892
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