Diversity Mixer - Soft Launch Berks LGBTQ+ Business Alliance

643 Penn Avenue,West Reading PA 19611

22 February, 2023

Description

Reading Pride Celebration has officially launched the Berks Lgbtq+ Business Alliance as a program to partner with LGBTQ+ and ally business owners to promote LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, growth, and success. The Alliance is an expansion of RPC’s Safe Space initiative created in 2014 that asked business owners to pledge non-discrimination for customers and employees in the absence of State or County-wide nondiscrimination ordinances at the time. “The LGBTQ+ Business Alliance aims to expand on this commitment by engaging the business community year-round through networking, training, and pairing existing and new owners as mentors and mentees,” said Enrique Castro, Jr, RPC’s Executive Director and CEO. “We aim to bring the business community together to, not only end discrimination in business in Berks County, but to increase LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship opportunities. The drive of an entrepreneur often leads to the start of a new business, but the support of friends, family, and the community often leads to its success.” Capacity is limited to the first 50 guests, so please make sure you reserve your spot and keep us posted if you are not able to attend. There will be a waiting list. We also suggest local business owners attend. There is no cost to attend and it is open to the public. Bring lots of business cards and see you there!