Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit
When & Where:
Thursday September 18, 2025 | 11a - 6p
The Utah Cultural Celebration Center - 1355 West 3100 South, WVC, UT 84119
What to Expect:
The 2025 Utah LGBTQ+ Summit & Expo will engage Utah LGBTQ+ and Allied businesses, community leaders, industry experts, employers & job seekers to advance our collective strength and resilience and celebrate our accomplishments in fostering inclusive business growth. Together we thrive!
Awards Luncheon & Keynote 11a-1p
- Business of the Year Awards:Â Celebrate our local LGBTQ & Allied businesses of the year.
- Nominate a business today (nominations will be accepted through Friday August 22nd)
- Keynote - Details coming soon!
Expo, Market & Job Fair 1p-6p
The Summit Expo, Market & Jobfair offers vital information, resources, and a supportive professional community to help you start, maintain, and grow your business. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Expert Advice:Â Learn from successful business leaders and gain practical tips to apply to your business.
- Business Development:Â Discover new strategies to boost your business growth and innovation.
- Networking:Â Build valuable connections with like-minded professionals and potential partners.
- Inspiration and Motivation:Â Get inspired by stories of resilience and success from the LGBTQ+ business community.
- Support and Resources:Â Access tools and resources tailored to help your business thrive in today's competitive market.
- LGBTBE Certification:Â Sponsored by Wells Fargo. Â Learn about becoming a certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE). Certification can open doors to new business opportunities, including access to corporate supplier diversity programs and increased visibility within the business community.
Catch Up on Past Events: Check out recordings of previous Summit presentations on The Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel
2024 Summit Program Topics
- More than Money: The Power of Purpose
- LGBT Business Enterprise Certification
- Advocating for Business & Community
- The Anatomy of Astrology
- Mastering Your Pitch
- Conflict to Collaboration: Turning Challenging Dialogues into Opportunities
- GOEO - Utah Small Business Credit Initiative
- Elevating Employment Practices to Empower Our Justice Involved Community Members
2023 Summit Program Topics
- The Robots are Here: AI and Marketing for Small Business
- Eliminating Bias Through Skill-Based Interviewing
- Unwind & Uplift: Stress-Release Visualization
- The Economic Benefits of LGBTQ+ Tourism
- From LGBTBE Certification to Planning Your Exit Strategy
- Mobilizing the Business Community in Government Affairs Panel
2022 Summit Program Topics
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
- Cybersecurity preparedness for Small Businesses
- Keynote: State of the LGBTQ+ Union
- SafeZone Utah: Antibullying & Allyship
- Transitioning at Work Panel