East Valley LGBTQ Business Summit

Our groundbreaking summits focus on the importance of LGBTQ Workplace inclusion to attract and retain top talent to your organization and the current state of LGBTQ Arizona. Panel discussions cover economic development, tourism attraction and retention of talent and new business and creating a sustainable future for all Arizonans. 12:30pm – 1:00pm Check In 1:00 - 1:50 Welcoming Remarks, Mesa Mayor John Giles followed by State of LGBTQ AZ presentation by Angela Hughey 1:50pm – 2:00 pm Break 2:00pm – 2:45pm Panel Discussion: Economic Development, Tourism, Attraction of Talent and New Business 2:45pm – 2:55pm Break 2:55pm – 3:25pm Katee Van Horn, Founder, Bar the Door. Human resource strategist, international keynote speaker, and executive coach focused on strengthening corporate cultures. She inspires leaders, employees and human resource teams by showing people how to build a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone succeeds. 3:25pm – 3:30pm Closing remarks and call to action