Programs
Practical support for bold ideas and growing businesses.
Our programs make the business world more accessible—with learning, relationships, and resources built for LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs.
Flagship conference
RISE Conference
Redefining Inclusive Success & Entrepreneurship
RISE is our premier event dedicated to elevating LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders. It brings the insight, encouragement, and connections entrepreneurs need to expand their impact.
- Expert-led workshops on business strategy and growth
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
- Panels focused on inclusion, leadership, and economic empowerment
- Scholarships for entrepreneurs who might otherwise be unable to attend
Hands-on learning
Business Bootcamp
Our Business Bootcamp offers hands-on, practical training for new and growing small businesses. Participants leave with clearer next steps, trusted guidance, and tools they can use right away.
- Intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding
- Access to mentors and subject-matter experts
- Tools and resources for sustainable, scalable businesses
- Scholarships for underserved and early-stage entrepreneurs
A business becomes a community anchor when it has room to grow.
We pair practical skills with a sense of belonging so entrepreneurs can build sustainable businesses on their own terms.
Make the work possible
When you support a program, you expand who gets to participate
Your contribution helps us offer scholarships, bring expert voices into the room, and give entrepreneurs the time and tools to turn ideas into impact.