Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit
Save the Date! The 2025 Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit & Expo will be held Thursday September 18, 2025.
Online Registration for The 6th Annual Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit is now closed - except for evening networking and remote.
If you would like to attend the Networking Reception 4.30p-6p @ Millcreek Common, pleae register here or just show up & check in at the Cahmber table - Millcreek Common 1354 East Chambers Ave - 6th Floor.
If you would like to attend the Summit remotely, please access the full progam and braodcast via the links below:
Watch Live - The Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit - Thrive with Pride!
Morning Sessions: 9.30a-Noon
Afternoon Sessions: 1.00p-4.30p
**Please Note: The Summit presentations in the Grandview Room are those which will be broadcast.***
What to Expect:
- Educational Sessions: Gain insights from industry leaders and experts.
- Inspiration: Hear from influential speakers, including past presenters like Salt Lake City & County Mayors Biskupski, Mendenhall, and Wilson. National chamber leaders and local business icons.
- Networking Opportunities: Meet fellow business owners.
- Complimentary Professional Headshots ala Cat Palmer Photography
- Refreshments: Enjoy coffee in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and a delightful happy-hour.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a new business owner, or have decades of experience, there’s something valuable for everyone.
Why Attend?
The Summit offers vital information, resources, and a supportive professional community to help you start, maintain, and grow your business. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Expert Advice: Learn from successful business leaders and gain practical tips to apply to your business.
- Business Development: Discover new strategies to boost your business growth and innovation.
- Networking: Build valuable connections with like-minded professionals and potential partners.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Get inspired by stories of resilience and success from the LGBTQ+ business community.
- Support and Resources: Access tools and resources tailored to help your business thrive in today's competitive market.
- Inclusivity and Accessibility: Benefit from our hybrid event format, ensuring you can participate and engage no matter where you are.
- LGBTBE Certification: Learn about becoming a certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE). Certification can open doors to new business opportunities, including access to corporate supplier diversity programs and increased visibility within the business community.
- Business of the Year Awards: Celebrate the accomplishments of our local LGBTQ & Allied businesses of the year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to Thrive with Pride. Secure your spot now and join us for an inspiring and productive day!
2024 SUMMIT PROGRAM
As part of our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, the Summit will be a hybrid event, live-streamed for those who can’t attend in person.
Watch Live - The Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit - Thrive with Pride!
Morning Sessions: 9.30a-Noon
Afternoon Sessions: 1.00p-4.30p
Thank You to our Sponsors! Sugar House Coffee, Project Rainbow Utah, WCF Insurance, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses @ SLCC, JP Morgan Chase, BW Productions, Q Salt Lake, NGLCC, GOEO, Mountain West Small Business Finance, Tracey Dean Financial, Salt Lake County Office of Regional Development & Cyprus Credit Union
Catch Up on Past Events: Check out recordings of previous Summit presentations on The Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel.
2023 Summit Program Topics
- The Robots are Here: AI and Marketing for Small Business
- Eliminating Bias Through Skill-Based Interviewing
- Unwind & Uplift: Stress-Release Visualization
- The Economic Benefits of LGBTQ+ Tourism
- From LGBTBE Certification to Planning Your Exit Strategy
- Mobilizing the Business Community in Government Affairs Panel
2022 Summit Program Topics
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
- Cybersecurity preparedness for Small Businesses
- Keynote: State of the LGBTQ+ Union
- SafeZone Utah: Antibullying & Allyship
- Transitioning at Work Panel