Jared Boot
Jared Boot - Prudential Financial
Financial Professional
Kimberly Vann
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Director of Foundation Relations & Grants
Madison McLaughlin
Morgan Arts Complex
Director of Sales & Events
Matt Cortland
The Cauldron Chicago
Co-Founder and CEO
DiDa Ritz
DiDa Ritz
Drag Performer
Amy McMonigal
Chicago Winery
Director of Corporate Sales
Catherine Mallers
Bookkeeping Bistro
Marian Hale
All Ceremonies Beautifully Done
Wedding minister
Lucio (Lu) DiPaolo
Diverso Insurance Services
President
Diverso Insurance Services is a full service Insurance agency devoted to diverse product offerings to meet Personal and Business Insurance needs for all. We provide personal, professional help from a licensed Insurance Advisor who will identify your needs and work to find the best solution. Free insurance reviews of your current coverages, free insurance quotes for comparison are part of the no-obligation services we offer. As a client, easy access to your Personal Insurance Advisor, quick response times and a focus on service is what you can expect from Diverso Insurance Services. We also take pride in our affiliation with local Chambers and work within our community to promote growth, stability and trust within our community. We look forward to serving you!
Charles Stewart
Heartland Institute of Financial Education
THE INSTITUTE
The Institute provides a unique, dynamic learning opportunity in the critical area of financial education. Course instruction occurs in the workplace or in privately hosted group settings. This offers employees and/or association members convenient access to education that will give them a better understanding of financial fundamentals.
The Heartland Institute of Financial Education was founded to provide this education. Founder Alan Gappinger, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and long-time financial advisor, was well aware of this need for financial literacy education and recognized the unique role financial advisors could play in providing it. He also realized the tremendous benefit there would be for individuals, businesses and other organizations to have access to this education through a national consortium of colleges and universities.
Marie Hale Ramos
Lipstic Logic
Marketing Visionary
Charles Barenbrugge
Dream Town - Charles Barenbrugge
Luxury Collection Specialist
Jim Lopez
Universal Wellness Source
I am a Doctor of Chirorpactic, the founder of Healing Flower and an entrepreneur with over 16 years of health and education experience. Specializing in coaching and consulting a healthy lifestyle, passionate about lifestyle management, chronic disease, exercise, nutrition and supplementation, and a fundraising expert looking to create and increase revenue for your organization.
James Henderson
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
Corporate & Community Relations Developer
Mathew Kulas
Spirit Seal Acupuncture
Michael Poland
PHE Mortgage Lending, Inc.- Michael Poland
Senior Loan Officer
Jorge Perez
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
Barry Kozak
Law Offices of Barry Kozak
Masah Renwick
Lakeside Law Group, LLP.
Esq.
Lakeside Law Group, LLP is a client-focused family law firm conveniently located in the Chicagoland area with suburban and Loop locations. We recognize that nothing is more important than family, and at Lakeside Law Group, your family is our business.
Divorce and family law issues can be traumatic, and we take pride in being there and supporting our clients from the moment they walk through the door. Our legal experience allows us to successfully navigate the court system and our life experience allows us to understand what you are going through. At Lakeside we have made it our business to fight for your family through the difficult times. We here at Lakeside Law Group, LLP take enormous pride in our entire community and look forward to helping all those who desire it.
Divorce and family law issues can be traumatic, and we take pride in being there and supporting our clients from the moment they walk through the door. Our legal experience allows us to successfully navigate the court system and our life experience allows us to understand what you are going through. At Lakeside we have made it our business to fight for your family through the difficult times. We here at Lakeside Law Group, LLP take enormous pride in our entire community and look forward to helping all those who desire it.
Joey Conway
Events by Joey, LLC
Have a passion for bringing events to life that began organically with my first network ? family. From my earliest days, I would help my grandmother set up and entertain for her infamous dinner parties and social gatherings.
By the young age of six, inspiration had sparked. This is when I knew that this would be my career.
I have been in the restaurant and catering industry for over 15 years Chicago credits that include: The Italian Village and The Glenview House. It wasn't until I was appointed Director of Events and Marketing at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine where I was inspired to branch out and become a brand of my very own.
The rest, is history.
Rhayanna Luz
Carnivale
Business Development Manager
Debora Pacchioni
Chicago Red Stars
Senior Partnership Coordinator
Brandon Patterson
Walgreen Co.
Samuel Rosenmayer
Samuel James Watches LTD
Founder/Owner
I started Samuel James Watches LTD with nothing but a vision of creating distinctive and reliable time pieces that expose individuality. As a watch collector, I could not stand that I was unable to find unique time pieces that didn’t look like a replications of everyone else’s watch. I grabbed a pencil and a sketch book and began drawing watch designs the way I’d want them to look. These designs did not look like anything I could find in existence so I decided to make the drawings come to life myself. I want to wear watches that turn heads and cause people to look twice at it. I rather stand out from a crowd than blend in it so if that resonates with you as well, check out my watches at www.SamuelJamesWatches.com
Sincerely,
Samuel James Rosenmayer
Samuel James Watches Owner/Founder
David Gasinski
Chicago Psych Therapy Group, Inc.
Co-Owner | Director of Operations
Ricky Martel
Rollicking Buckaroo Pepper Jam and Seasoning Blends
Public Relations
Anthony DiFiore
Neverland Events and Artist Management
President
Eric Layne
New York Life
Licensed Agent
My practice works with young professionals in the LGBTQ community. As a member of this community myself, I understand the unique financial issues this market faces. The process I walk through with my clients seeks to maximize each dollar, so my clients can spend time enjoying their hard-earned savings without worrying about their finances. I value open and honest communication and am committed to building long-term relationships with all of my clients and their families. I am proud to say that I have helped others in the LGBTQ community meet their financial needs.
Ben Turry
Tangerine Promotions
In an overcrowed market place let Tangerine Promotions show you how to get your brand noticed! From concept to implementation we will work with you to step by step and make the process fun.
Meghan Costantino
Elite Private Search
Matchmaker
Hello new friends! My name is Meghan and I'm a matchmaker in Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison for Elite Private Search. My goal is to bring single people together (both LGBT and hetero singles alike!) through networking, communication, intuition and, most importantly, kindness. Please feel free to contact me about personal as well as professional ideas. Or to just say hi!
Eboni Montsho
360 HR Solutions
CEO
Debora Pacchioni
DP Voltaic Energy Solutions
Renewable Energy Consultant
Debora Pacchioni @Voltaic is an energy assessment company. I work with clients to help them increase their use of clean and green energy. The goal is to understand clients’ current level of consumption and find solutions to meet their needs in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Our services will increase the value, efficiency, and comfort of your home.
Fernando Schor
Compass - Fernando Schor
Real Estate Broker
Bob Stack
Optimized Veteran, LLC
Director/Owner
Anna DeShawn
E3 Radio
Founder / CEO
E3 Radio is an online radio station playing Queer & Independent music in high rotation. Tune-in at E3Radio.FM. We stream live 24/7/365. Listen. Advertise. Support. We are Queer Radio Done Right.
Lee Neubecker
Enigma Forensics
President CEO
Lee Neubecker is the President and CEO of Enigma Forensics, Inc., a Chicago based Computer Forensics and Cyber Investigation consultancy. Neubecker assists fortune 500 clients, government agencies and private organizations with cyber-related investigations involving theft of electronic data, fraud, counterfeiting, and online identity unmasking.
Brandee Martin
Silver Foxes Travel
CEO
I am Brandee Martin president and owner of Silver Foxes Travel Corp. Our goal is to give a concierge level family, couple or single, luxury, leisure or all-inclusive vacation experience for you. I have several supplier groups that I work with Cruises, land tours and FIT‘s (free independent travel). I can help you plan your European dream of a lifetime vacation, a simple cruise to find a destination to come back to & experience fully, or A rail vacation to travel from coast to coast.
Brian Bauer
100Waters Group LLC
Business Advisor
Brian Bauer guides businesses through their awkward adolescence with a human centered, partnering approach to business advising. Utilizing incremental change with the five year goals in mind, and implemented at a pace that adjusts for the needs of the business and the capacity of the owner to digest change, Bauer is able to help transform businesses and their owners into healthy, balanced and successful businesses. Most of all, he seeks to bring joy back into the owners life. For fun, Bauer run triathlons (slowly) and has an unhealthy love of Shamrock Shakes.
Andy Smith
A and N Mortgage Services, Inc.
Loan Officer
Andy is a Mortgage Loan Originator at A and N Mortgage Services. He originally worked with A and N Mortgage as a borrower, when he and his husband purchased their home together. The culture and inclusiveness of the company made Andy think it would be a great employer. Later that year, he started working for the company.
Andy prides himself on taking the time to get to know a borrower and work with them to help achieve their goal of owning property. He is able to offer conventional loans, as well as more specific products such as VA, FHA and jumbo loans.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Andy moved to Chicago in 2010. The experience of moving across the world and adapting to new cultures and systems gave him a huge appreciation of the challenges faced by new comers to the home buying process. First time buyers should know, there is no such thing as a "stupid" question, and Andy will be there with you every step of the journey.
Andy prides himself on taking the time to get to know a borrower and work with them to help achieve their goal of owning property. He is able to offer conventional loans, as well as more specific products such as VA, FHA and jumbo loans.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Andy moved to Chicago in 2010. The experience of moving across the world and adapting to new cultures and systems gave him a huge appreciation of the challenges faced by new comers to the home buying process. First time buyers should know, there is no such thing as a "stupid" question, and Andy will be there with you every step of the journey.
Jeff Augustino
TEKsystems
FLEX Delivery Manager II ? Pride@TEK National Lead
Marisa Gora
Kemora Landscapes
Emily Yao
Pinstripes Chicago
Director of Sales
Ryan O'Donnell
FAOU Strategies
Chief Strategist
Ryan O'Donnell is a strategist whose experience as an organizer and experience behind a number of executives and public figures has made him astute at constructing ethical plans that navigate optics and cultivate and leverage goodwill to accomplish the goals of our clients. His studies in mathematics, science, and economics have sharpened his skills to analyze data and combine qualitative strategies with quantitative strategies giving our firm a leadership that sets us apart from other companies.
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Elizabeth Marr
Attack from Marrs Games
Owner
My name is Liz, I have been in the board game industry for 2 ½ years now. Coming from years of Art, Design and Music studies. I wanted to get out of corporate america and work on something I loved. So I combined her love of Horror, Sci-Fi and Games to make something great! At Attack from Marrs Games we believe in creatives, no matter their level of education. We teach and provide everyone on our team with tools to build themselves up in this industry of ours.
Missi Rheaux
IntraSpectrum Counseling LTD.
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Pia Cruzalegui
Studio C Productions
Owner-Director
Pia Cruzalegui is a professional video producer, artist and art curator. Her video company Studio CRZLG LLC, also known as Studio C makes promotional videos for social media. Most recently the video series for the campaigns "From Miami Beach with Love" and "My Miami Beach, Your Escape" created for the City of Miami Beach won a Flagler Award for outstanding tourism marketing on December 2020.
Pia received an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2016 , and directs her own company and a new art gallery, 3D4D by Chicago Sculpture International, in Bucktown.
David Flores
Cotinuum, LLC
Founder & CEO
I'm David Flores, a licensed insurance broker that offers life and health insurance programs to clients in Illinois, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
I help individuals, both under 65 and Medicare eligible, secure coverage that ensures financial security and that best meets their needs with respect to providers, benefits, and cost. I also work with small businesses to ensure their employee benefits program meets the needs of their employees, financial goals, and recruitment and retention objectives.
My insurance brokerage firm was started after years of working for well known insurance companies in sales, marketing, product development, and innovation. I'm fulfilled by working with clients directly and deploying my years of experience to provide them with confidence and peace of mind in their insurance choices.
I help individuals, both under 65 and Medicare eligible, secure coverage that ensures financial security and that best meets their needs with respect to providers, benefits, and cost. I also work with small businesses to ensure their employee benefits program meets the needs of their employees, financial goals, and recruitment and retention objectives.
My insurance brokerage firm was started after years of working for well known insurance companies in sales, marketing, product development, and innovation. I'm fulfilled by working with clients directly and deploying my years of experience to provide them with confidence and peace of mind in their insurance choices.
Timothy Micheals
DC Networks, Inc.
President
Kai Joy
RedHawk Consulting Group
Director + Lead Private Investigator and Trainor
Investigations & Security Risk Management Professional working collaboratively with clients to identify strategies possibly not previously considered. I like to take a holistic approach to my practice and presence. RedHawk focuses in Risk Management, Investigations, Protection, Security, and Training.
Megan Lopp Mathias
Lopp Mathias Law
Founding Partner
Megan Mathias is a fierce advocate and compassionate defender of the rights of entrepreneurs, women, children, and BIPOC. After 14 years lawyering for mid to large size law firms, becoming a Partner, and winning over $70 million in commercial and family law cases, Megan knew it was time for a change. Increasingly frustrated with the inefficiencies she saw in large law firms, and not happy with their prioritization of billable hours over-delivering value and results for her clients, Megan knew she could do much better.
She decided to create her own firm, Lopp Mathias Law, driven by her values, her standards, and her integrity. She is committed to being a loyal and long-term partner for her clients as she guides them through challenging legal periods in their lives with skill and compassion.
She decided to create her own firm, Lopp Mathias Law, driven by her values, her standards, and her integrity. She is committed to being a loyal and long-term partner for her clients as she guides them through challenging legal periods in their lives with skill and compassion.
Stephen Headdy
Headdy Mulroy Advisor Group, LLC
Director
Stephen's public accounting experience focused on both tax compliance and tax consulting services. This includes preparing tax returns, advising clients on income tax accounting considerations (e.g., accounting for uncertain tax positions, deferred tax analysis, and other ASC 740 matters), calculating Federal and State Research and Development Tax Credits, providing Internal Revenue Service Controversy Services including Examination and Appeals Support, and advising clients on Meals & Entertainment deductibility.
Stephen has experience across a wide range of industries but has devoted a significant portion of his time assisting clients in the Life Sciences, Software/ Technology, and Manufacturing space. Stephen began his career at Crowe in the Indianapolis before joining PwC in their Chicago office. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University.
Stephen has experience across a wide range of industries but has devoted a significant portion of his time assisting clients in the Life Sciences, Software/ Technology, and Manufacturing space. Stephen began his career at Crowe in the Indianapolis before joining PwC in their Chicago office. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University.
Alicia Palumbo
Artis Senior Living of Lakeview
Director of Community Relations
Aaron Ozee
Music Theater Works
Director of Marketing
Jarid Jones - Vahle
Quincy Axe Company
Co-Owner/Co-Founder
Luiz De Souza Malone
ALL THINGS ADRIANO LLC
I have a deep passion for beauty and a keen eye for detail, which I bring to every appointment. Having worked in different cities and countries, I have honed my skills to cater to the diverse needs of my clients. From classic haircuts to modern styles, I have the skills and creativity to deliver the look you desire. Contact me to schedule an appointment today and experience the difference a seasoned hairstylist makes.
Travis Hooker
CDO Executives LLC
Senior Partner
In 2017 I started a campaign for better interactions with our LGBTQ+ community in the Elgin area. This quickly grew to outreach with other underserved, underrepresented, and historically marginalized groups. My goal is building better partnerships, be an ally, increase awareness and build community partnerships. Some of the groups I work with include the deaf community, persons with Autism and their caregivers, minority religions & cultures, and those who face communication barriers with their local government. As I begin to consider retirement and due to the needs, I started a consulting firm, CDO Executives.
CDO Executives is licensed/certified to teach law enforcement officers & government agencies better interactions with the groups mentioned above. Additionally, we offer training and policy creation as it relates to de-stigmatizing proactive mental health for law enforcement officers.
CDO Executives is licensed/certified to teach law enforcement officers & government agencies better interactions with the groups mentioned above. Additionally, we offer training and policy creation as it relates to de-stigmatizing proactive mental health for law enforcement officers.
Tristan Schukraft
MISTR
A technology entrepreneur and one-time aspiring politician. Tristan's first company ID90 Travel, helped the airline industry transition to 100% e-ticketing, and today as the founder of MISTR Tristan is trying to help end HIV epidemic leveraging telemedicine.
Russ Henrichsen
Inclusive Funeral Care LLC
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Inclusive Funeral Care is Chicago’s affordable boutique cremation and funeral center. We are not at all your traditional funeral home setting! We plan anything from the simplest of cremations to deeply traditional funerals to the most personalized Celebrations of Life. We work compassionately to ensure you and your loved-one’s wishes are met. We are here to assist you and can handle as much or as little as you like. Brooke Benjamin and Russ Henrichsen have 40 years combined experience. We can also assist in pre-planning and are licensed to set up funeral trust.
Adam Rudolph
Adam Rudolph - Strategic Wealth Partners
Financial Advisor
Wanake schaeffer
CHICAGO FLAVAS
CEO
Joseph Russell
Golden Corridor Family YMCA
Chief Operations Officer
Monikka Colbert
Lockton
Manager, Midwest Design Services
Tanya Mishigian
U.S. Poker & Casino Parties
Director of Sales
Tyris Manney
Tyris Manney Beauty
