LGBT Business/Professional Networking @ Visual Sound Production Springfield

Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires)

Q-MoB partnering w/ Mass LGBTQ Chamber to host monthly LGBTQ Business & Professional Networking Events in CT River Valley (Pioneer Valley)

Visual Sound Productions, Inc.

Q-MoB Western Mass/Valley Activities

Q-MoB newly offers regular social, recreation/wellness, & arts/culture activities in Western Mass (AKA Pioneer Valley or Connecticut River Valley) in rural towns of Franklin, Hampshire, & Hampden Counties

Western Mass LGBTQ Business & Professional Network

LGBTQ Business & Professional Networking Events in the Berkshires & Western Mass co-sponsored by Q-MoB, Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, & Berkshire Magazine's LGBTQ Resource Guide

Join us for a relaxed community networking event hosted by our member Visual Sound Productions in Springfield. This casual gathering is a chance to connect with fellow LGBTQ+ and allied professionals in a welcoming, creative space.IMPORTANT: Besides registering here on Eventbrite to facilitate carpooling by Q-MoB business &amp; professional leaders, also please <a href="https://luma.com/v87ulm5l" title="https://luma.com/v87ulm5l" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP on the Mass LGBTQ Chamber's website </a>so they will have an accurate count for this event: ​Enjoy light refreshments, good conversation, and the opportunity to learn more about Visual Sound Productions, with a possible behind-the-scenes tour of their business.​Come along, bring a friend, make new connections, and spend time with community!Parking note: The venue has a small on-site parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to use the MGM Springfield parking garage nearby. Surrounding lots belong to other businesses and will not be available for event parking.​Accessibility note: Please note that this event is hosted in an older building, and the second-floor event space is not wheelchair accessible. Access requires a flight of stairs.The monthly networking event is designed to foster connection, collaboration, and creative dialogue among local LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, community leaders, and allies. In partnership with the <a href="https://malgbtcc.org/" title="https://malgbtcc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce</a>, <a href="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/" title="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Q-MoB</a>, and Q-MoB, the networking events offer a platform to reflect on the rich history, the vibrant present, and the promising future of LGBTQ+ business in Western Mass. “In this time of tumultuous change, it’s vital that our local LGBTQ+ business owners and professionals come together to support one another and work in solidarity with our many allied businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations," said <a href="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/" title="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Q-MoB</a> Executive Director Bart Church.“The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud of the Western Mass leaders and ordinary citizens who are standing up for the business innovation and growth that a community’s long-term commitment to Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion bring,” said Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alexandra Eberhardt. “Western Mass and the whole state of Massachusetts are becoming magnets for new businesses and innovation because diversity and equity are really good for business—and we are seeing LGBTQ business leaders from more repressive parts of the country moving to places like Western Mass, where they are not just tolerated, but welcomed with open arms. Courage is contagious!” <a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/e/1245086690809?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/e/1245086690809?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">About Monthly Western Mass LGBTQ+ Business &amp; Professional Networking Events</a>: Through a partnership between Q-MoB &amp; the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, starting in March they will begin offering a 2nd monthly LGBTQ Business &amp; Professional Networking Event on the 2nd Wednesdays at a different LGBT-owned business each month in the CT River Valley (AKA Pioneer Valley), while continuing the 3rd Wednesday networking events at LGBTQ-owned businesses in the Berkshires:Please register for each individual networking event here on Eventbrite so our hosts will know how many people to expect. And if your queer-owned business would like to host a monthly networking event, please <a href="https://angie.montalvogreene@malgbtcc.com" title="https://angie.montalvogreene@malgbtcc.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">email Angie Montalvo-Greene</a> at or <a href="https://queermenoftheberkshires@gmail.com" title="https://queermenoftheberkshires@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">email Bart Church</a><ul><li>2/10 @ <a href="https://www.visualsoundprod.com/" title="https://www.visualsoundprod.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visual Sound Productions</a> (Springfield, MA)</li><li>2/18 @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Brazzucas-Market-61553806481874/" title="https://www.facebook.com/p/Brazzucas-Market-61553806481874/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brazuca's Market (Pittsfield)</a></li><li>3/18 @ <a href="https://www.wanderberkshires.com/" title="https://www.wanderberkshires.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wander Berkshires (Pittsfield</a></li><li>3/11 @ <a href="https://www.fameholyoke.com/" title="https://www.fameholyoke.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fame Lounge/Eatery</a> (Holyoke, MA)</li></ul>THANK YOUS: The Co-sponsoring organizations are grateful to the following organizations for their strong support of the Berkshire LGBTQ Business, Professional &amp; Community Leaders Networking Series:<ul><li><a href="https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/" title="https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Berkshire United Way</a> for a Venture Grant to Q-MoB to foster intergenerational collaboration in the LGBTQ community</li><li><a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation's South Berkshire Fund,</a> Central Berkshire Fund, &amp; Barrett Fund (North Berkshires) that supports Q-MoB's efforts to build community among LGBTQ business, professional, &amp; community leaders.</li><li><a href="https://1berkshire.com/" title="https://1berkshire.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">One Berkshire</a> for all their support of new and established LGBTQ businesses in the Berkshires</li><li><a href="https://www.berkshiremag.com/lgbtq-guide" title="https://www.berkshiremag.com/lgbtq-guide" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Berkshire Magazine's LGBTQ Guide</a>, which remains the most comprehensive listing of LGBTQ businesses and organizations in the Berkshires</li></ul>CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, &amp; our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.LOOKING FOR Q-MOB CO-HOSTS: Please <a href="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" title="https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/contact-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SEND US A NOTE</a> if you'd like to learn about co-hosting Q-MoB Business &amp; Professional Networking Events in the CT River Valley, which will involve greeting Q-MoB subscribers and hosting a table where they can get to know one another &amp; mix &amp; mingle.

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