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OutPro Celebration

March 23 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Create Great Connections: OutPro Celebration

The Art of Being Out

Join us for the first OutPro event of the year to celebrate The Art of Being Out.

What to expect:
• Coming out stories from OutPro Council members
• Art and poetry from local LGBTQIA+ artists featured throughout the venue
• Live music and performances
• Hors d’oeuvres and beverages
• New connections in a safe, inclusive, and fun atmosphere

OutPro promotes a welcoming culture for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the West Michigan business community and offers opportunities for education and networking with an emphasis on policy impact, assisting businesses, and creating a more inclusive and welcoming work environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend OutPro events. You do not need to identify as LGBTQIA+ to participate.

Register now to join us Thursday, March 23 at the Rutledge!

Online registration is now closed.

Walk-in registration will be available at the door.

Details

Date:
March 23
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Venue

The Rutledge
120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
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Cost

Members:
$50

Non-Members:
$75

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OutPro Celebration

March 23 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Create Great Connections: OutPro Celebration

The Art of Being Out

Join us for the first OutPro event of the year to celebrate The Art of Being Out.

What to expect:
• Coming out stories from OutPro Council members
• Art and poetry from local LGBTQIA+ artists featured throughout the venue
• Live music and performances
• Hors d’oeuvres and beverages
• New connections in a safe, inclusive, and fun atmosphere

OutPro promotes a welcoming culture for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the West Michigan business community and offers opportunities for education and networking with an emphasis on policy impact, assisting businesses, and creating a more inclusive and welcoming work environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend OutPro events. You do not need to identify as LGBTQIA+ to participate.

Register now to join us Thursday, March 23 at the Rutledge!

Online registration is now closed.

Walk-in registration will be available at the door.

Details

Date:
March 23
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Series:
Event Category:
Event Tags:

Venue

The Rutledge
120 Ionia Ave SW Suite 101
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
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Featured Performers

Grand Rapids Ballet

Emily Reed (She/Her)

Grand Rapids Ballet

Grand Rapids Ballet

Isaac Aoki (He/Him)

Grand Rapids Ballet

Headshot of Jocelyn Barnes a k a Goldie

Jocelyn Barnes aka Goldie (She/They)

Kaira Williams telling comedy on stage

Kaira Williams (She/Her)

Comedian & Author

Headshot of Victoria Olson

Victoria Olson (She/Her)

Principal Bassoon

Grand Rapids Symphony

Featured Speakers

Headshot of Carlos Kulas-Dominguez

Carlos Kulas-Dominguez

OutPro Council Immediate Past Chair

Camp Blodgett

Headshot of Eirann Betka-Pope

Eirann Betka-Pope (They/Them)

Betka-Pope Productions, LLC

Headshot of Jeff Sorensen

Jeff Sorensen (He/Him)

Outpro Council Vice Chair

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Headshot of Natalie Drew

Natalie Drew (She/Her)

Aramark & GVSU

Event Sponsors

Event Underwriters

Breakfast with Legislators 112    135th Annual Meeting: The State of Grand Rapids Business 8

Community Trustees

Leadership Transformed 1   Human Resources Workshop  Mercantile Bank Logo Warner Norcorss Judd WNJ Logo

Chamber Champion

Grand rapids community college grcc logo

Become a Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring OutPro in 2023? Please contact Yadira Garza-Malone to learn more.