About this Event
Background
Out for Business is a curated networking series for LGBTQ+ business owners, executives, creatives, and decision-makers across California. The goal is simple: put high-value people in the same room and make it easier for them to find each other.
We focus on one thing: meaningful connection. Not speed networking, not hard selling. We create space for conversations that lead to partnerships, referrals, visibility, and new opportunities. Our commitment is to build real relationships within the LGBTQ+ business community — and with the allies who invest in it.
Out for Business events are intentionally hosted in LGBTQ-owned or LGBTQ-affirming venues. We believe economic power lives in our community, and we treat these evenings as part networking, part visibility, part economic development.
Who You’ll Meet
This event is for adults 21+ and generally attracts professionals across a wide range of industries. Typical attendees include:
- Business Owners & Founders
Entrepreneurs growing products, services, agencies, practices, firms, hospitality, retail, and more. - Senior Professionals & Consultants
Marketing, PR, legal, finance, HR, real estate, operations, branding, communications, tech, etc. - Corporate / Entertainment / Sports Partners
Leaders from companies and institutions who are interested in meaningful community engagement and supplier relationships. - Community & Nonprofit Leadership
People building programs, advocacy, and impact in Los Angeles and across California. - Buyers / Decision-Makers / Partnership Leads
Individuals who can open doors (sometimes quietly) for collaborations, sponsorships, or vendor opportunities. - Emerging Professionals and Independents
People positioning themselves for their next move, looking to connect with the right network rather than a random room.
You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend. You do not have to already “be established.” You do have to be serious about showing up for yourself and for the people in the room.
Event Overview
Hosted on the entire second floor of the building, Creative Recovery LA is LGBTQ-owned and operatied.
This evening is designed for real conversation in a setting that feels social, not transactional.
This is an opportunity to be in conversation with people who are actively moving money, culture, partnerships, and visibility across the region.
Why Attend
- Meet other LGBTQ+ founders, executives, and partners in an environment that respects your time.
- Be seen. Tell people what you’re building. Ask for what you actually need.
- Listen, learn, and find alignment for future collaborations.
- Get in the room with leaders shaping community, business, and culture in Southern California.
Experience
This is an open, free-form mixer — no panel to sit through, no forced icebreakers.
You’ll move through the space, connect, and be introduced. Expect to both approach and be approached.
You’re welcome to attend solo (most people do) or bring a colleague. The goal is to create an easy environment where LGBTQ+ professionals and entrepreneurs can talk honestly about what they’re doing and where they’re going.
Parking Options: parking located b ehind the building, street parking and at John Reed Fitnes
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Creative Recovery LA, 8714 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 535.38
