The Monday Update 5/20

MBA Orlando|2013, Week 21

The Monday Update

New Time, New Look

May 20th, 2013

A Call With Sam McClure

This Thursday @4pm

Sam discussing Tier I and Tier II opportunities at the October 2012 Pride in Business Luncheon

Are you still wondering what the 2013 National Business and Leadership Conference is? Are you wondering what the return on investment for your business or organization would be if you attended this conference? Well, for answers and more, join us for a free and exclusive conference call with the NGLCC's Director of Affiliate Relations and External Affairs, Sam McClure!

Sam will explain how the conference will benefit your business, the return on investment, how to leverage your membership with the NGLCC, and so much more. This is an amazing opportunity to speak with Sam and find out about specific programing that will be offered and what the conference can do for you!

Corporate Partners, Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and all MBA members are encouraged to join this important call since the conference offers specialized tracks: guaranteed to meet you business needs.

The call will be held on May 23rd from 4pm-5pm

1.800.920.7487

Participant Code 96415278#

Exclusive Discount

As a member of MBA Orlando, you will receive $100 off your Early Bird or your Regular registration to the 2013 National Business & Leadership Conference. With early bird registration that can be a maximum savings of up to $200 off registration for some businesses. Early Bird Registration ends on May 31st, then tickets will reach regular prices. To see the full listing of prices click here.

The conference is expected to have over 700 attendees and MBA Orlando wants the voices of the Orlando's LGBT business community to be heard!

The conference is home to Procurement Officers, Supplier Diversity Professionals, Affiliate Chamber Leaders, Small Business Owners, LGBT Business Enterprise Owners, National Legal Partners, National Corporate Partners, Government Officials, Key Note Speakers, Non-Profit Representatives, the NGLCC Staff and more!

So make sure that you sign up today and join our Orlando constituency at the conference!

The June Networking Mixer!

We are proud to announce that Seacoast National Bank will be hosting our mixer on June 5th!

6pm-8pm

65 N Orange Avenue Downtown Orlando

Networking, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar.

MBA Members:FREE

Guests: $10

Check out all of the great photos here of May's Networking Mixer and we look forward to seeing you at Seacoast National Bank!

City Hall Rotunda to Showcase Decades of LGBT History

Come Out With Pride Executive Director Mikael Audebert entered into an agreement with the City of Orlando to use the City Hall Rotunda on the week of Pride to showcase decades of LGBT history. Under the terms, Come Out With Pride would be underwriting the venue costs. The GLBT History Museum of Central Florida Inc would be exhibiting in the heart of our city government from Monday October 1 to Friday October 4, 2013, expanding its reach and audience to include our community at large in the education of Central Florida's LGBT history. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Two Great Videos!

Unfamiliar with Chamber Master and the login portal for our website? Check out this great instructional video to help you understand how to use the login portal!

Check out this great video on the NGLCC's 2013 National Business & Leadership Conference!

Community News

Member Spotlight

MBA Thanks Corporate Partners

This Weeks Reminders

Keep an eye out for the Marriage Equality Rally at Lake Eola this June! The date is contingent upon the SCOTUS decisions, but for June 27th. Federal, State, and Local Government, local cerlgy, activists, entertainers, a celebrity or two, and community members are all set to speak at the Rally!

This week's printed edition of the ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL will include a piece on Converge Orlando and LGBT tourism to Central Florida. Don't miss this article by getting your copy online today!

Check out some great testimonials by your fellow chamber members about the 2013 NGLCC conference!

Join us in congratulating our very own Mikael Audebert and our Small Business of the Year, Watermark's Rick Claggett, for their nominations in this year's OBJ 2013 40 Under 40!!

Looking for an office space? If so you can have the opportunity to Rent Space at MBA Orlando!!

Our current corporate membership consists of 3 Partners, 1 Executive, and 21 Corporate level memberships! We appreciate all of the support we receive from our members.

To learn more about your membership click here!

June 27th: Quarterly Luncheon @ Rosen Plaza