Last week, we had the honor of celebrating Eric Ness as he retires after 35 years with the U.S. Small Business Administration, including over two decades as Wisconsin District Director. 🇺🇸 Eric has been a true friend and partner to the Chamber — from signing our Strategic Alliance Memorandum to championing resources for LGBTQ+ and allied small businesses. His leadership and support have made a lasting impact, and he will be deeply missed. We were proud to join with other economic development partners, like WEDC, in recognizing Eric’s incredible career. Congratulations, Eric! You'll be missed! 🎉 (fb)

Join the NGLCC - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Heritage Committee and the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with a dynamic and thought-provoking presentation that highlights the powerful intersection of culture, history, and leadership. This event is scheduled for May 29 at 1:00 p.m. CT. This session, led by Aaron Abreu, owner of LGBTBE® Cognitus Leadership and Executive Coaching LLC, will explore how the rich cultural values and lived experiences of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities can inform and strengthen leadership styles, communication approaches, and team collaboration in today’s increasingly diverse workplaces. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how heritage can shape inclusive leadership and foster stronger, more empathetic teams across industries. Register here to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sEz5xynZSoioKh8i80ijag#/registration (fb)