EMERGE Business Leadership Academy - Summer Academy
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Program Details
The Emerge Business Leadership Academy is an ideal option for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies who wish to be involved with The Pride Chamber but do not own a business or are not employed by a member business.
- Cost: The 12-week courses are $199.00 per cohort.
- Graduation Gift: Each graduate receives a free one-year Small Business level membership to The Pride Chamber for personal use. This membership includes free or discounted access to all networking and educational opportunities. (Please note: if you don't own a business, this level doesn't include a directory listing or RED eligibility. Membership is non-transferable.)
- Class Size: 20 - 30 students per quarter.
- Class Format: Classes are held live at the NEC or virtually and are videoed. Only 2 absences are allowed with video make-up.
- Instructors: Subject Matter Experts from the Corporate Equality Council, business community, and community leaders, donating their time and expertise.
Course Timeline
Week 1: July 8, 2025 - Virtual - Course Introduction & Icebreaker
Week 2: July 15, 2025 - Virtual - Communication & Pitching Skills
Week 3: July 22, 2025 - Virtual - General Business Foundations
Week 4: July 29, 2025 - Virtual - Finance & Accounting for Business
Week 5: August 5, 2025 - Virtual - LGBTQ BE Certification & Supplier Diversity
Week 6: August 12, 2025 - Virtual - Logistics & Non-Profit Management
Week 7: August 19, 2025 - Virtual - Marketing Strategies, including LGBTQ+ Audiences
Week 8: August 26, 2025 - Virtual - Human Resources & Leadership
Week 9: September 2, 2025 - Virtual - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Practices
Week 10: September 9, 2025 - Virtual - Business Affinity Groups (BRGs, ERGs, TMNs)
Week 11: September 16, 2025 - Virtual - Public Policy & Workplace Safety
Week 12: September 30, 2025 - National Entrepreneur Center - Course Review & Networking
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Pricing
$199.00
National Entrepreneur Center
3201 E. Colonial Drive Suite A-20
Orlando, 32803 United States
3201 E. Colonial Drive Suite A-20
Orlando, 32803 United States
Directions to The National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) located inside Fashion Square Mall
1. Turn onto Maguire Blvd from E. Colonial Dr, make a right at the 2nd entrance and continue to the
Parking Garage on the left.
2. Park in the garage, near the main mall entrance (not Planet Fitness Entrance). Look for the green vines
painted on the Mall outside.
3. The NEC front desk is located inside the mall through the glass double doors on your right hand side.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
(EDT)
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