Join other Santa Cruz County businesses in attending:
Elevating LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Increasing Revenue, Retention & Respect
Learn how fostering LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces drives profits and loyalty.
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: REGISTER HERE
- When: Thursday | January 16, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00 am
- Where: Hotel Paradox | 611 Ocean St. Santa Cruz
In today’s competitive business landscape, inclusivity is more than just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Join us for an exclusive event that will explore how fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion can elevate your organization’s success by increasing revenue, boosting retention, and cultivating a culture of respect.
Whether you’re an executive, HR professional, business owner, or manager, this event will equip you with the tools and knowledge to elevate LGBTQ+ inclusion in your organization—driving revenue, retention, and respect.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how inclusion can transform your workplace for the better!
Cosponsored by: City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, Downtown Santa Cruz, Visit Santa Cruz County, SC Chamber of Commerce, Hotel Paradox, LGBTQ eLearning, The Diversity Center, and Santa Cruz Pride
Speakers:
- Sharon Papo (she/her), Workplace Inclusion Expert, CEO, LGBTQ eLearning
- Dusty Colyer-Worth (he/him), Equity and Tourism Expert, Outreach Manager, The Diversity Center
Event Highlights:
- Insights from Industry Leaders on the tangible benefits of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
- Strategies for Building an Inclusive Culture that drives employee engagement and brand loyaltY
- Panel of local business leaders that have successfully implemented inclusive practices and experienced the benefits
Why Attend?
- Learn how inclusivity can improve your bottom line
- Discover actionable steps to create a more welcoming environment for all employees
- Network with other forward-thinking business professionals committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
Event Agenda:
- Welcome
- The power of the Pink Dollar: The business case for LGBTQ+ Marketing: Dusty
- Building LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces- why it’s important and tangible steps you can take: Sharon Papo, LGBTQ eLearning
- Panel of business owners and employees: local impact of inclusive workplaces and marketing
- Closing
- Tabling/Networking