Plexus Inclusion Hub LGBTQ+ Affirming Business Certification Cohort 5, Session A
Date and Time
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
and
Wednesday Dec 10, 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
Old Brooklyn CDC Offices
4274 Pearl Road, Suite F
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
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.