Greetings to all new and returning members of The Chamber!
A little housekeeping:
My name is Alynn Rousselle and I am the new president of the Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce (formerly, membership chair). I want to take a minute to thank one of our board members who decided to step down this past year. His service to this and numerous other LGBTQ+ groups in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky was invaluable. Tony Phillips managed our website and e-newsletter, reaching thousands of people each month. He served on the Chamber board for 10 years. We are sad to see him go but wish him well. Thank you, Tony!
A familiar name to many of you, Michael Wilson, will be stepping up as our Vice President. Michael has served the Chamber for several years as our graphic designer for The Listings, and moving forward, will also assist with the website structure and design.
We would also like to welcome Alison Keller as our newly appointed Treasurer. Alison has a background in accounting and has previously served on the Cincinnati Pride Committee.
We are looking to expand our team! If you are interested in serving on the board, please let us know by emailing gaychamber@gmail.com with your name, business, and the different skills or connections you would like to contribute.
Now that we are all caught up:
We are excited to announce the return of our annual publication of The Listings! The Listings is a comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ living in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and is distributed to bars, restaurants, offices, and (when possible) Pride celebrations around the Tri-state. We list everything from our local LGBTQ and welcoming nightlife, to doctors and therapists, churches, and community groups. Membership to the Chamber is included with any ad purchase, but is not required to join.
This year, we will be partnering with Equitas Health to update and expand the community resources section of the publication. We have also set a goal to double our membership before the booklet goes to print. Please feel free to share this and other emails with anyone who might be interested in joining!
The details for the 2021-2022 booklet can be found on our online payment form. PDF ads can be sent to us at thecincinnatilistings@gmail.com. The deadline for ad submissions will be Friday, May 21, 2021. We have removed the option for black and white ads, as the entire booklet prints in color. If you are interested in updating or creating an ad, our graphic designer, Michael Wilson, will be happy to help - you can reach out to him at mikejameswilson@gmail.com for special Chamber pricing. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
With thanks, -Alynn Rousselle
The Listings 2019-2020 is online now
The Listings has served the local community for over 20 years! Check out the latest edition - Available in the traditional print edition at your favorite local LGBT establishments and local libraries and universities.
You can also click the link below to view the online version of the print edition!
The Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce forges strategic alliances with other professional and business organizations and creates networking opportunities for LGBTQ and allied businesses. Our goals are to strengthen relationships, create networking opportunities, promote Greater Cincinnati and increase the visibility of the area's LGBTQ community.