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Center. The Center is being reimagined as a state-of-the-art LEED-certificated facility accommodating and attracting new international and national events and conventions.

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As we turn our thoughts to cooler weather, a wave of new hospitality bookings and the beauty of the upcoming holiday festivities, we are pleased to bring you our 35th Edition of CLARITY Business Magazine. It is amazing to me that we have been publishing this powerful publication for almost 10 years. As with everything we do here at MDGLCC, it is all about relationships. From our member content providers and advertisers to our print and layout team, CLARITY would not be possible without your support. And to our readers, thank you for continuing to demand this publication all across South Florida.

In this edition we focus on the ongoing improvements to one of our area’s major economic engines, The Miami Beach Convention Center. As the team at Spectrum (operators of the MBCC) prepare for this year’s Art Basel extravaganza, we take pride that the work proceeds on target. When all the construction is completed in 2018, we will have an amazing new facility to welcome the new business expected to follow. Enjoy the read.

Happy Holidays to each of you!

STEVE ADKINS

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PRESIDEnT’S MESSAGE

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Giordano Protective Services AKA: GPS SECURITY/P.I Miami is a relatively new and proud member of MDGLCC. We are a comprehensive security company providing

a wide range of professional security services throughout the community. Security guard services, security cameras, private investigation’s and smarter homes and businesses. Whether you are securing a college campus, commercial office building your home or yourself, we can provide the right security management solution for you. We look forward to networking within the business and professional community that the Chamber serves to show how we can serve specific security needs. We would like to thank the Chamber for assisting us with establishing an image and reputation in the community and help us stay on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within the community and local marketplace. We are very appreciative of all the assistance the chamber provides and look forward to a long and continuing relationship.”

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GPS Security/P.I Miami MDGLCC Business MeMBer

3 PrESIDENT’S MESSAGE

4 AT ThE coNVErGENcE of olD & NEw Alan Newman, The Langford Hotel

6 AN INSTruMENT for chANGE David New, South Beach Jazz Festival

7 IT’S hIP To BE hyDrATED Jonathan Leake, Hydrate Medical of South Florida

9 SPoTlIGhT INTErVIEw Aletha Player, FPL

10 fAcE TIME IN ThE DIGITAl ErA Adrian Novello, Lion Agency

12 TrANSforMATIoN Brooke Millea, Miami Beach Convention Center

14 ThoSE who PAVED ThE wAy Joan Schaeffer & Donna Dambrot, SAGE Miami

15 chAMBEr EVENTS / Spotlight Mega-Mixer at Beauty Schools of America in South Beach

16 rEGulAr MAINTENANcE rEquIrED Wendy Gallego, D.C., Shin Wellness

17 ThE fAcE of ThE NEIGhBorhooD Jeffrey Giordano, Giordano Protection Services LLC

19 MEET your chAMBEr

20 why JoIN A chAMBEr?

22 chAMBEr EVENTS / GALLA Luncheon, Women’s Empowerment Breakfast, “Using the Power of Media to Market Your Organization”

23 MDGlcc’S uPcoMING EVENTS

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It’s not uncommon for passersby to poke around the lobby of the Langford Hotel in search of an ATM. The 126-room boutique hotel, which opened in April, occupies the former Miami national Bank building—erected in 1925 and added to the national Register of Historic Places in 1989—boasting eclectic Prohibition Era décor, a façade that still resembles a financial institution, and reception desks modeled after classic bank teller stations.

Langford Sales Manager and MDGLCC member Alan newman feels the hotel’s presence is one of the first steps toward the revitalization of Miami’s slowly rallying Downtown area. Change is happening, he says, citing a buzzing nightlife in the area like he’s never witnessed before. In the evenings, a young, hip, multicultural crowd fills the streets, lining up to gain entry to the hotel’s rooftop, which offers breathtaking views of what Alan calls “the convergence between old and new Miami.”

At the Pawn Broker, the Langford’s rooftop bar, go

outside the box with the Giggle Water, a gin-based cocktail served in a miniature porcelain bathtub. At PB Station, the in-house restaurant, don’t miss the Flanarroz con Leche, a brûléed dessert hybrid that is the “most Miami of desserts.”

To engage the local community, the Langford hosts a monthly, open breakfast series, Disrupt Miami, connecting “like-minded individuals with innovators who are shaping Miami’s future.” Likewise, Alan has reached out to the MDGLCC, hoping to educate fellow members about the hotel’s presence and Downtown’s resurgence. “[The Chamber] is completely and wholly focused on wanting us to succeed and helping us achieve that.”

Alan may be celebrating the holidays with his family this year as part of their annual nochebuena tradition — “a lovely, stressful evening” — but you may find him at the Pawn Broker after the celebration dies down, sipping white cosmos and looking ahead to 2017.

Alan NewmanThe Langford Hotel121 SE 1st StreetMiami, FL 33131(305) 420-2232anewman@langfordhotelmiami.comlangfordhotelmiami.comMDGLCC Business MeMBer

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SouTH BE ACH JA zz FESTIVAL FInDS HARMonY WITH DISABILIT Y AWAREnESSThis December, while meandering down Lincoln Road Mall, you may bump into a Grammy-winning jazz musician or two.

The reason is the first-ever South Beach Jazz Festival—brainchild of disabilities advocate and visual artist David new—with free and ticketed performances from December 7th through the 11th. The festival features jazz acts and ensembles that showcase at least one person with a disability.

Through his non-profit organization, Power Access, David new produces experiential events centered on awareness and inclusion. As chairman of the Miami Beach Disability Access Committee, David has spent the past 6 years demystifying disabilities and breaking down barriers. “I believe disabilities and challenges are interchangeable. I don’t know anybody who doesn’t have a challenge in their life.”

A rare disease at the age of 30 left David blind, deaf and immobile from the waist down. Rejecting his doctors’ terminal diagnosis, he learned to walk again and gradually regained his hearing. now, at the age of 46, David is founder and board member for the Miami Beach Council of the Blind, campaigning for greater accessibility for the disabled throughout South Florida.

Staging his event on Lincoln Road, David hopes to engage all of Miami Beach and create a palpable, community-friendly atmosphere. In a way, he hopes that festivalgoers won’t immediately recognize the connection to disability awareness. “Perhaps,” he muses, “they’ll realize it organically.”

Festival highlights include jazz legend Diane Schuur performing alongside Ed Calle’s Mamblue Big Band; Raul Midón at the historic Colony Theater; and the French Horn Collective at the open-air Lincoln Road Stage.

A newcomer to the MDGLCC, David hopes his messages of inclusion can bring the LGBTQ and disabled communities together. After his event closes on the 11th, David presumes he’ll be recovering at home, listening to Ella Fitzgerald records, and preparing for the second annual South Beach Jazz Festival.

Event calendar, ticket information, and sponsorship opportunities can be found at sobejazz.com. The South Beach Jazz Festival is sponsored by the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

David New, South Beach Jazz Festival Power Access Inc. 1521 Alton Road, #178, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 | (786) 607-5299 [email protected] | sobejazz.com | rdavidnew.com MDGLCC non-profit MeMBer

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The name “Hydrate Medical of South Florida” might evoke an image of an ocean-themed bus cruising down Washington Avenue, distributing water bottles to parched South Beach pedestrians. In actuality, Hydrate Medical is a concierge mobile hydration service treating jet lag, fatigue, overexertion, and overindulgence with immunity-boosting, IV drip cocktails.

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Within minutes, you’ll experience a 60-70% reduction in symptoms. At the end of the 45-minute session, you’ll be 80% recovered. Within 2 to 3 hours, once the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants have kicked in, you’ll be asking, “What hangover?”

Hydrate Medical CEo and board certified emergency physician Jonathan A. Leake, M.D., has custom-made drips designed for specific needs and ailments, such as the Hydrate Athlete, Hydrate Beauty, and Hydrate Hangover (IV fluids supercharged with B vitamins, magnesium, antioxidants and medication).

So how can you avoid dehydration and debilitating hangovers? According to Dr. Leake, it begins with creating better water consumption habits. And if you’re going out, be sure to drink 2 glasses of water per alcoholic drink, avoid brown liquors, and cancel your plans for the following day. You need the sleep.

With two additional locations in Charlotte and Lake norman, n.C., Hydrate Medical is in the midst of a rapid expansion, eyeing new opportunities in Asheville, Charleston and Dallas. Dr. Leake has been engaging the LGBTQ community at local events—marching in the Charlotte Pride Parade and sponsoring the Pridelines Masquerade Ball in Coral Gables—and partnering up with health and wellness organizations nationwide. After all, his mission is rooted in the universal idea that people should look and feel their best… regardless of what happened the night before.

Jonathan Leake, CEOHydrate Medical of South Florida1234 Washington Ave, Ste 207, Miami Beach, FL 33139(305) 912-4937jonathan@hydratemedical.commiami.hydratemedical.comMDGLCC Business MeMBer


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our readers would like to know more about you. Please share with us a bit of your personal/professional background.

My name is Aletha Player and I am a South Florida native. I received my bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bethune-Cookman university and earned my MBA from the university of Miami. I work as an area manager for External Affairs at Florida Power & Light Company, where I began my career as a summer student working in Customer Service. I have worked in more than twelve different departments throughout Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Later, I was promoted to managing a Regional Customer Care Center and directing a highly trained account management technical staff. My current responsibilities as area manager in External Affairs include managing strategic issues and relationships with governmental agencies and community-based organizations.

on a more personal note, I live my life exemplifying the adage: “So long as we love, we serve.” I belong to various social, civic and business boards including:

» The Florida State Conference of the nAACP Board of Advisors

» The Aventura Marketing Council» The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce» The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce» The north Miami Chamber» The north Dade Chamber of Commerce» The Board of Trustees of Barry university» The Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade» Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,

Miami Alumnae Chapter» Greater Miami Chapter of The Links, Inc.

The one accomplishment I am most proud of is receiving the distinguished honor of being listed in the united States Congressional Record by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson for my work ethic and service to the South Florida community.

florida Power & light is under the corporate umbrella of NextEra Energy, Inc. Please help us distinguish how the companies differ.

nextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading clean energy corporation that features two principal subsidiaries, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and nextEra Energy Resources. other notable subsidiaries include nextEra Energy Partners, nextEra Energy Services and FPL Fibernet.

FPL is nextEra’s biggest subsidiary and the largest rate-regulated electric utility in Florida. It serves more than 4.8 million customer accounts or more than 10 million people in the state with a service area covering 35 counties. It is the third-largest utility in the united States and employs about 9,000 people.

FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and, in 2015, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the sixth year in a row. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company received the top ranking in the southern u.S. among large electric providers, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Electric utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM, and was recognized in 2016 as one of the most trusted u.S. electric utilities by Market Strategies International.

nextEra Energy Resources, LLC, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and in 2015, nextEra Energy Inc, generated revenues of approximately $17.5 billion and has 14,300 employees in 27 states and Canada.

fPl has a history of supporting diverse markets in South florida. Please share with us fPl’s objectives in this area.

At FPL, we’re working with the communities we serve to make Florida a better place to work and raise a family. Companies only succeed when the communities they do business in are successful. We believe that doing the right thing means supporting our communities and being true to our values. our commitment to diversity is reflective of our values as well as our commitment to community.

Many large corporate American companies have lGBT Employee resource Groups (ErG’s) for employees to align with. what is the name of your lGBT ErG group and how can employees participate?

The name of our LGBT Employee Resource Group is “The nextEra of Pride and Allies.” The group is inclusive and open to every employee.

As a long-standing corporate Partner member of MDGlcc, what makes the chamber worthy of your support?

As I said, at FPL, we’re working with the communities we serve to make Florida an even better place to work and raise a family, which means being engaged with key organizations like MDGLCC that serve the needs and interests of our community. FPL is involved in more than 75 chambers of commerce and non- profit organizations in Miami-Dade County. In this highly diverse community, it is important that our employees have a presence in business groups, as well as social and civic organizations. Chambers of commerce provides a wealth of information. The resources that are available help us identify emerging issues, receive external input and develop longstanding relationships.

Aletha Player Florida Power & Light Company www.fpl.commDGlcc cOrPOrATE PArTNEr mEmbEr


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For the first time ever, Adrian novello is not traveling to Buenos Aires for Christmas, and he’s looking forward to seeing the shopping mall Santa. “In Argentina,” he says, “Santa is sweating in his shorts.” This cannot be good for Santa’s image.

With over two decades of experience in branding, advertising and communications, Adrian novello is the founder and Chief Creative officer at the Lion Agency—an award-winning marketing firm with offices in Miami, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo.

Adrian’s design process begins by understanding his client’s goals. He absorbs as much information as possible and then sits down with a blank piece of paper to begin sketching. The logo, he confesses, can be the most challenging—especially for LGBT brands and events. “In one moment you have to tell

a lot of things, a lot of stories.” The solution? Design from the heart. “Put how the business owner feels about the company into the logo.”

For businesses with minimal marketing budgets, Adrian’s advice is to focus on the necessities: logo, business cards, website. use social networks, use search engine optimization, and use social media metrics to see what’s working—and what’s not working.

But despite the importance of virtual presence, Adrian still puts high value on face time (no, not the app). “People need to see you. People need to share ideas in person.” A frequent attendee at MDGLCC gatherings, he is constantly shaking hands and making new connections. Adrian met his business partner, Justin Bell, at the MDGLCC Chihuly night event at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in 2015; four months later, Adrian and Justin’s companies merged.

This season, the Lion Agency is preparing for some exciting collaborations with Elizabeth Arden, Art Basel and American Express. But on a personal level, Adrian is energized about his first “real Christmas” in South Florida… and without a sweat-stained Santa.

Adrian Novello, Lion Agency331 NW 26th Street, Ste 304Miami, Florida 33127(305) [email protected] Business MeMBer

face Time in the digital EraBr anding e xpert adrian novello re ve als the secrets to successful marketing

It has been exactly one

year since CAREERXCHANGE became a member of the great Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. As the first staffing firm to join specializing inIT/Accounting/Administrative and Light industrial contract and direct hire recruiting; we can definitely say we have mutually accomplished a lot together. Since our first meeting, we have gotten our name out, recruited new candidates, generated new clients to staff for, filled their positions, and placed new employees to work through our firm. We have also had the pleasure of educating non profit organizations like PRIDELINES by being guest speakers at their Young Professionals Network where they learned resume building skills, job search tips, how to interview properly when trying to land a desired position, and many other types of career advancement tools. Furthermore, we have been able to utilize the Chamber’s network to assist the Miami Heat in putting together an amazing event at the American Airlines Arena remembering the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting that will take place on October 22nd of 2016. A lot of upward mobility has occurred between our partnership with the MDGLCC and we definitely look forward to see what our future together continues to have in store.”— Nick Alonso, Jr.

Vice President, COO CAREERXCHANGE®, Inc.

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Brooke Millea, Marketing Manager Miami Beach Convention Center Spectra Venue Management O: (786) 276-2629 | M: (305) 301-8087 [email protected] www.miamibeachconvention.com www.spectraexperiences.com MDGLCC Corporate partner


seeking a night on the town, Joan Schaeffer and her wife Roberta recently stopped in at a local bar—one often frequented by an older, predominantly gay crowd. As they walked in, a single thought crossed Joan’s mind: Where are all the people like us?

Joan has spent recent months opening a Miami affiliate for SAGE, a national organization that advocates for and improves the lives of LGBT elders. now that SAGE Miami has arrived, Joan and her associate Donna Dambrot, Program Director of SAGE Miami, have identified four crucial issues affecting South Florida’s LGBT elders: loneliness, culturally competent healthcare, affordable housing, and case management services.

To address these concerns, Joan and Donna are working to create opportunities for socialization, train institutional caretakers in cultural sensitivity, schedule home visits for those who require assistance, and provide long overdue support to victims of trauma—be it discrimination or losses suffered as a result of the AIDS crisis. In the future, SAGE Miami hopes to provide housing to those in need and build robust LGBT communities.

A Miami resident since 1977, Joan has lived through the LGBT community’s growing pains and witnessed its remarkable milestones. “It’s important for young people to know the history of where we come from and how we got to where we are,” Joan says, which is why SAGE Miami is also organizing intergenerational activities and workshops. “open your hearts to those who came before you and paved the way. They took on the brunt of the hardship.”

Joan and Donna attribute their decades of selfless social service to a deep respect for others. “When you care for people, and it comes out of your heart,” Donna says, “it’s a feeling that lifts you high.”

Longtime MDGLCC members, Joan and Donna hold regular coffee-and-conversation gatherings and are planning an official SAGE Miami launch this november. Visit sageusa.org for updates and information.

Those Who Paved the WaySAGE’S MIAMI AffIlIATE ADVocATES for our TrEASurED lGBT ElDErS

Donna Dambrot (305) 403-4409 [email protected] MDGLCC non-profit MeMBer

Joan Schaeffer SAGE Miami Jewish Community Services of South Florida (305) 608-0937 [email protected]


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After her tenure at Kentuckiana Children’s Center in Louisville, providing holistic care to children with special needs, Dr. Wendy Gallego opened her own wellness practice in 2003. Focused on collective care for all individuals—from CEos to college athletes—Shin Wellness offers a range of treatments including chiropractic, neurofeedback, acupuncture, spinal decompression, reiki, and tai chi.

Holistic medicine involves the consideration of the complete person—physical, psychological, spiritual—and it’s relevant now more than ever:

Studies have found that stress, overscheduling, and incessant multitasking are taking a significant toll on our minds, bodies and spirits.

Just as we take our vehicles in for regular oil changes and maintenance, Dr. Gallego suggests that we do the same for our bodies. A specialist in chiropractic medicine, she argues that holistic care is most effective when it’s habitual. “You should go to a chiropractor to prevent pain and to promote wellness.”

Shin Wellness’s “zen cozy” facility is located in the heart of Midtown Miami. To create a zen

cozy atmosphere in your own

office, Dr. Gallego suggests investing in simple enhancements: desk lamps to offset fluorescent lighting, incense to create a calming environment, and mobile apps with built-in reminders to take a break or a breath during rigorous work sessions.

A longtime member of the MDGLCC, Dr. Gallego confesses that the Chamber is a wonderful tool for networking and bringing visibility to her practice—but that it also “truly feels like family.” She looks forward to December when her parents and in-laws descend upon South Florida, drop in at Shin Wellness, and inevitably book sessions for every treatment in the place.

regular Maintenance requiredroutine holistic care can help realign our burnt out bodies and minds

Wendy Gallego, D.C. Founder, Shin Wellness / Chiropractic Physician 4500 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 202 Miami, FL 33137 (305) 571-9090 MDGLCC Business MeMBer


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Cities aCross the Country are CaLLinG on poLiCe DepartMents to iMpLeMent CoMMunity poLiCinG strateGies to iMprove the reLationships Between poLiCe anD Citizens — strategies that retired police officer Jeffrey Giordano has been employing for decades.

During his time in the force, Giordano served as a member of the street narcotics unit and as a hostage negotiator for the Miami SWAT team, among other positions. He defines community policing as becoming “the face of the neighborhood” and acting as community liaison, thereby gaining the respect and confidence of the residents and local businesses. “I look at every human being as a human being, as a person… and then I find the root of the problem.” Giordano’s longtime efforts in the Brickell area earned him a Community Policing officer of the Year commendation in 2008.

After nearly 30 years with the Miami Police Department, he now operates Giordano Protection Services, a boutique

firm providing private investigation services with retired police officers, armed and unarmed uniformed security, security assessments, surveillance services, and concierge services for high-end clientele.

What can business owners do to better protect themselves? “Be prepared,” Giordano says. “Don’t rely on your local government during a disaster or in emergency situations. Their resources may be depleted.” Instead, have a personal plan. Become familiar with the national Incident Management System (nIMS) and adopt their standards and protocols.

Around the holidays, Giordano reminds us to use common sense and a heightened awareness. Most robberies and scams involve some form of distraction, so don’t leave expensive items or storefronts unattended. “If something doesn’t look right, follow your insights.”

A new member to the MDGLCC, Giordano reports that the Chamber “has been a tremendous asset for networking.” If you don’t catch him at the next Chamber gathering or cocktail party, you might spot him at his table of choice at Perricone’s, his go-to Italian restaurant in his old Brickell stomping grounds.

Jeffrey Giordano Giordano Protection Services LLC 5313 Collins Avenue, Ste 302 Miami Beach, Florida 33140 (305) 925-7524 [email protected] gpssecurity.us MDGLCC Business MeMBer

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ties. We recognize how the LGBTQ community is an integral part of our community and our business. We are honored to work together, and excited to see our partnership continue to grow and translate into strong relationships that benefit our business and community.”

— Nicole Pritchett Drinkhouse Fire & Ice MDGLCC Business MeMBer

the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has plenty of opportunities for its members to get involved by volunteering their time and expertise to one of the many committees working on either Events, Gala, Advocacy, Women’s Empowerment, Communications, and Membership. Participants of the Membership Committee are charged with membership retention and recruitment.

They assist in identifying member benefits and as such develop and plan accordingly to offer members activities and programs to enhance their membership in MDGLCC. It supports the mission and accomplishments of the Chamber internally and externally. As a member of this committee the following members get to connect with potential clients for themselves while functioning as Chamber Ambassador for the Chamber.

Meet your Chamber Chris aGuiLar CAREERXCHANGE

niCoLe aLvarez Nicole Alvarez P.A.

aMy BLooM Amy Bloom Events, Inc.

eDDie CaLDeron Hyatt Place Miami Airport East

Luis Castro BankUnited

heather Davis Heather Davis Productions

CLaire LarDner FrameWorks

Matt LeaChMan Membership Committee

Brian LeLL Ithaca of South Beach Hotel

teri Munro Firebrand Event Productions

aLan newMan The Langford

stephen peLLiCCias Greenberg Traurig

franCisCo roDriGuez Prudential Financial

ana sChwarz Spencer Fox P.A.

Beth varona Shin Wellness

Kevin waLsh Miami Airport Marriott

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELSCORPORATE

PARTNER PLUS $7,500

CORPORATE PARTNER

$2,000

CORPORATE $650

BUSINESS $300

NON-PROFIT $200

• Number of people listed in online and print directories

• Number of people access to member rates at MDGLCC events

• Use of MDGLCC logo/link on your company Website

• Company info on MDGLCC Website and in print directory (business name, address, phone, fax, email, website)

• Link from MDGLCC online directory to your company’s Website

• Include announcement in weekly MDGLCC PluggedIn e-blast (4 weeks maximum for same message)

• 1 Stand-alone e-blast to MDGLCC database

• Company logo/link on MDGLCC Website home page

• Access to MDGLCC’s membership list in Excel format (name, address, phone, e-mails)

• Social Media exposure with postings, shares, and events on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin

• Host a MDGLCC event (based on calendar availability) including ads /calendars in gay media, e-blast, onsite branding

• Priority (Early Bird Sale) of expo tables at MDGLCC functions

• Primary opportunity (based on space availability) to write an article in Clarity print magazine with overlay in ClarityMag.com

• “Shop@The Dot” program participation

• “Pink Flamingo” hotel certification program participation

• Visibility at MDGLCC’s Annual Gala & Awards (program ad scroll)

• Membership in National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

• NGLCC Diversity Certification Waiver ($400 fee)

• Display materials at the LGBT Visitor Center

• Use of LGBT Visitor Center conference room

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Details on next page)

• Official Sponsor of 3 Big Networker Luncheons

• Marketing Package (See next page)

• GayBizMiami.com Enhanced Web Package

• GayBizMiami.com Category-specific Ads

up to 5

up to 10

Yes

Yes

Yes

52 weeks (unlimited)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Photo Album and Monthly posts

Yes

Yes

Yes

Unlimited offers

Yes

3 unique slides

Yes

100%

Cards + Own Shelf

Yes

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52 weeks (unlimited)

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Flyer postings, (up to 1 a month)

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Flyer postings, (up to 1 a month)

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Unlimited offers

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Name listing with others

Yes

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Cards + Brochure/Flyer

Yes

$5,500$1,300

Included$35/CPM

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20 weeks

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Text Posts

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• Member Referral Rewards Program $25 per sign-up applied to renewal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes • Rainbow Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at member venue Yes Yes No No No


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GALLA Luncheon (or) Networker Mixer (12/14, 1/11, 2/8)Spotlight Mega-Mixer (12/15, 2/23)EXPOsure Business Luncheon (11/10, 1/26)“Maximizing your Membership Benefits” (11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2)“Leveraging gaybizmiami.com to Attract New Customers & Build your Brand” (11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2)SOCAM (Support Our Cultural Arts Members) Events – QuarterlyWomen’s Empowerment Series – QuarterlyYoung Professionals Network – MonthlyHospitality Council – Monthly

MdGlCC’s upcoming Events:

The Voice of LGBT Business & its Allies in Miami-Dade

1130 Washington Avenue 1st Floor north Miami Beach, Florida 33139

T: (305) 673-4440 F: (305) 673-8883 [email protected] www.gaybizmiami.com

orGANIzATIoNAl lISTING steven n. adkins / President + CEo

Jorge richa / Marketing + Programming Director

scott Bader / Membership + Engagement Director

Michael aller / Board Member

Marty Davis / Board Member

George neary / Board Member

Three times a year, 15,000 copies total of Clarity Business Magazine are printed and distributed. Each issue has a theme, as well as subsequent information relevant to current interests and activities. Content is provided by members with the unique perspective of the community.

Acceptance of articles is based on space availability.

Clarity Business Magazine is produced with the design and editing expertise of Robertson Martin Collaborative. (www.rmcollaborative.com)

SuPPoRT ouR MEMBERS ALWAYS

looking for Professional or Event space?

You can rent The hub at the lGbT Visitor center for events, meetings, etc. (home of the Chamber’s office).

Contact Lori at (305) 397-8914 or [email protected]

As a community chamber (versus a civic chamber), we encourage both our gay and gay-friendly family to support those who support us. one of the benefits of membership in MDGLCC is the knowledge that a $8 billion local LGBT market searches our roster of members first when making purchase decisions about goods and services. With a list of over 600 companies comprising our membership, more likely than not you will find what you are looking for.

As corporate America looks to diversify its revenue stream, the LGBT market is increasingly being looked to for growth. The best way we can make the greatest impact is to speak with our pocketbooks and use Chamber Members whenever possible.

check gayBizmiami.com for updates and details

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