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What We Do

Career. Community. Connection. OutProfessionals brings together a growing community of established and aspiring LGBTQ+ professionals, as well as supportive allies. We warmly welcome the full diversity of our community for meaningful, “attitude-free” networking.

  • Our networking events break down barriers and make it easier to connect in a meaningful way.
  • Our proprietary BestConnect® Industry Group Badge System has 21 color-coded industry groupings that make it easy to find people in your industry or ones that interest you.
  • We also host career-building and life-enhancing seminars/webinars and a growing online webinar library.

Join us for our next OutPro event and experience the enthusiasm for yourself.

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Connecticut Events

OutPro LGBTQ+ Professional Networking Social - Connecticut

OutPro LGBTQ+ Professional Networking Social - Connecticut

Wed, Oct 21 • 6:00 PM

Barracuda Bistro & Bar

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LGBTQ+ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC

LGBTQ+ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC

Sat, Nov 14 • 11:00 AM

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Virtual Events
Meaningful Networking for LGBTQ+ Professionals - Connecticut

Meaningful Networking for LGBTQ+ Professionals - Connecticut

Tue, Sep 22 • 5:30 PM

Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown

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United LGBTQ+ Business and Professionals Networking Mixer -NYC

United LGBTQ+ Business and Professionals Networking Mixer -NYC

Wed, Sep 16 • 5:00 PM

Balcon Salon

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LGBTQ+ History of Greenwich Village - Walking Tour - NYC

LGBTQ+ History of Greenwich Village - Walking Tour - NYC

Sat, Aug 8 • 3:00 PM

Christopher Park

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LGBTQ+ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC

LGBTQ+ Secrets of the Met Museum Tour • NYC

Sat, Aug 8 • 11:00 AM

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Meaningful Networking for LGBTQ+ Professionals - Connecticut

Meaningful Networking for LGBTQ+ Professionals - Connecticut

Wed, Jul 15 • 5:30 PM

Bar Rosso

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Virtual Events
In Plain Sight: LGBTQ+ History and Art Around the World

Virtual

In Plain Sight: LGBTQ+ History and Art Around the World

Sun, Sep 27 • 2:00 PM

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Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want!

Virtual

Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want!

Thu, Sep 17 • 12:30 PM

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Out + Proud Around the World and Through the Centuries

Virtual

Out + Proud Around the World and Through the Centuries

Sun, Jul 26 • 2:00 PM

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Famm Fest 2026 - A Virtual Pride Event on the Power of Community Building

Virtual

Famm Fest 2026 - A Virtual Pride Event on the Power of Community Building

Wed, Jun 3 • 3:00 PM

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Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want!

Virtual

Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want!

Tue, May 5 • 12:30 PM

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More Events: Webinars/Seminars Virtual Cultural Tours

Chapter Sponsors

    National Sponsors

      OutPro is a Connector. Business owners and other entrepreneurs are also encouraged to explore NGLCC, the Business Voice of the LGBTQ+ Community.

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      Chapter Leadership

      Realtor
      OutPro Connecticut
      Lead Ambassador
      Jen Merola
      She/Her
      Financial Professional
      OutPro Connecticut
      Chapter Founder
      Katherine “Kat” Rich
      She/Her
      Professional Chef • Caterer
      Out Professionals is open to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Participation at an Out Professionals event or appearance in photos is not an indication of sexual orientation.

      Out Professionals is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit social organization in the USA. • EIN 13-3918457

      OutProEd (Out Professionals Educational Foundation, Inc) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. • EIN 87-3853989 • Donations are tax-deductible.