As one of the original founders of Hampton Roads Business OutReach ("HRBOR") I confess that I am proud of what the organization has done since its launch in May, 2007. AltDaily - a local online publication - has a great story on HRBOR and how its members hope to be a benefit for the larger community. The photo above is of the 2010 HRBOR Board of Directors and a representative from the NGLCC who announced that HRBOR had been selected as the NGLCC's chamber of the year. HRBOR's next networking event is tonight and information can be found here. Here are some story highlights:*
Here in Hampton Roads, we are fortunate to have an organization whose sole purpose is to protect and promote that diversity. In particular, it promotes a sector of local business that counters our major industries (namely, our government- and military-related industries) with all the other colors of the spectrum, so to speak.
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Hampton Roads Business OutReach (HRBOR) is a broad based coalition of LGBT owned and LGBT supportive businesses and professionals dedicated to the development, growth and advocacy of Hampton Roads and its LGBT community. By promoting an environment in which diversity can flourish, HRBOR is committed to the economic growth and prosperity of our members and our community.
Hampton Roads Business OutReach (HRBOR) is a broad based coalition of LGBT owned and LGBT supportive businesses and professionals dedicated to the development, growth and advocacy of Hampton Roads and its LGBT community. By promoting an environment in which diversity can flourish, HRBOR is committed to the economic growth and prosperity of our members and our community.
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In fact, HRBOR is the only LGBT and LGBT-friendly Chamber in the Commonwealth. This past May, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce® (NGLCC) honored the organization as its 2010 Rising Star Chamber of the Year Award. The award acknowledges HRBOR’s “noticeable growth, enthusiasm, and vision on behalf of its members and community.”
In fact, HRBOR is the only LGBT and LGBT-friendly Chamber in the Commonwealth. This past May, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce® (NGLCC) honored the organization as its 2010 Rising Star Chamber of the Year Award. The award acknowledges HRBOR’s “noticeable growth, enthusiasm, and vision on behalf of its members and community.”
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Not just a place for LGBT business owners, the organization includes a great many LGBT allies as members. . . . . HRBOR welcomes non-business owners, as well. Really, any individual with professional goals will benefit, particularly from the organization’s many networking events. Simply put, as long as you support HRBOR’s mission, you’re encouraged to join.
2 comments:
"The even more reactionary Eastern Shore???!" How much time have you spent here? I have lived here for over 30 years. Northampton County has historically voted for Democrats and went for Obama in 2009. We are also working hard to get Glenn Nye re-elected.
Advice: Always check your facts before you load your gun.
BTW: Did you know that someone on another site (notlarrysabato) has used your quote about Thelma Drake's graciousness to you when you came out and attributed it to Glenn Nye?
No slight was intended to Northampton County - those I quoted were referring to Accomack County.
No, I had no idea that I had been misquoted. Thelma Drake has been perhaps the only former Republican friend who has shown real class in her treatment of me now that I'm totally out. We have since worked on real estate transactions together and had other interactions and she has been wonderful, even giving me a hug on one occasion. Would that we had more such members of the GOP.
For his part, Glenn Nye has always been supportive although we did not first meet until considerably after I was out socially and professionally.
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