“Networking is more than just making connections; it’s about nurturing and developing relationships, which takes time and engagement. Out Pro Events not only provide a great opportunity to network, but they also offer chances to volunteer and access educational opportunities within our community.”
Keith Douglas
Chapter Founder
(He/Him)
What We Do
Career. Community. Connection. Out Professionals 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 Out Pro event and experience the enthusiasm for yourself.
Chicago Events
Out Pro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Chicago
Thu, Sep 12 • 6:00 PM
Aloft Hotel - XYZ Lobby Bar
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Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want
Tue, Oct 1 • 12:30 PM
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Out Pro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Chicago
Thu, Jun 13 • 6:00 PM
W Chicago - City Center
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Out Pro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking Above the Clouds - Chicago
Thu, Apr 11 • 6:00 PM
Cloud Bar at 360 CHICAGO - John Hancock Building
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Out Pro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Chicago Launch!
Thu, Feb 8 • 6:00 PM
Hotel Lincoln - The J Parker Rooftop
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Rising Stars: The Neuroscience of Career Advancement - Coaching Session
Tue, Aug 13 • 12:00 PM
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Ask SelfRecruiter® - Open-Mic Career Coaching Session
Tue, Jul 30 • 4:30 PM
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Virtual
Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want
Tue, Jul 9 • 12:30 PM
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Virtual
Before Stonewall: The Struggle for LGBTQ Rights from the 1860s to the 1960s
Sun, Jun 23 • 2:00 PM
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Ask a Life Coach - Learn to Make the Changes You Want
Tue, May 7 • 12:30 PM
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Proud 2 Build-A-Kit
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
Held in October during International LGBTQ History Month, Back 2 School America is inviting you and your company to our annual Proud 2 Build-A-Kit event—a special evening of networking, volunteering, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ history and achievements, and a chance to make a real impact by assembling Back-2-School Kits for queer students, families, and allies in need.
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National Sponsors
Out Pro 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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Out Professionals is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit social organization in the USA. • EIN 13-3918457
Out Pro Ed (Out Professionals Educational Foundation, Inc) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. • EIN 87-3853989 • Donations are tax-deductible.