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Wed, Sep 16 • 5:00 PMBalcon Salon
All are welcome! Make meaningful professional connections at the LGBTQ+ Networking Mixer after the NGLCCNY LGBTQ+ Business Summit.
You’re invited to an evening of networking as two leading LGBTQ+ professional groups come together to connect, share camaraderie, and build community. Meet LGBTQ+ professionals, entrepreneurs, and allies from across industries for conversations and new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore partnerships, or simply meet like-minded peers, this gathering is designed for you.
Arrive anytime to make new connections with other motivated professionals!
***If you are a member of both organizations, please register once for either ticket type.***
Register Today– Don't miss an unforgettable evening celebrating connection and camaraderie.
nglccNY is the New York chapter of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to advancing the success of LGBTQ+ and allied businesses across the tristate area. Through transformational networking, education, advocacy, and access to Certified LGBTBE® supplier opportunities, nglccNY connects members with the resources, partnerships, and capital they need to thrive. As New York’s home for LGBTQ-owned businesses, nglccNY champions equality, fosters economic growth, and amplifies the voice of the LGBTQ business community.
Out Professionals is the leading career-building nonprofit for LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) professionals in the USA. We help advance the careers of established and aspiring professionals through meaningful networking, educational, and other life-enriching events and programming. Last year, 12,300 aspiring professionals attended events in our 8-city chapter network.
Meaningful networking for LGBTQ+ Professionals. Across all industries. Throughout careers.
The NGLCCNY 2026 Business Summit at the CUNY Graduate Center is a free, full-day event connecting LGBTQ+, diverse, and allied professionals, small businesses, nonprofits, and corporate leaders. Hosted by nglccNY with community partners, the summit features networking, an exhibition hall, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions on innovation, branding, finance, inclusion, and business growth—all designed to build connections and expand opportunities in NYC’s business community. The summit runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and is followed by this official after-event networking mixer.
Learn more + register for the Business Summit
OutPro Event Photography courtesy of long-time Out Pro supporter, Alan Barnett Photo
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.