CONNECTING LGBTQA PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS, SINCE 2011.

About Us

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Who we are

Pride In Business was established in 2011 to create connections within the communities of LGBTQA professionals and entrepreneurs.

Our goal is to encourage networking to enhance visibility, support, and commerce in our community. We also strive to be a positive example and influence on LGBTQA youth and young professionals.

We strive to educate our members, through our community initiatives and events, on what organizations, programs, businesses, networks, professionals, and charities exist within the LGBTQA community.

 
  • • Collaboration & Partnership
    • Community
    • Inclusion
    • Empowerment
    • Professionalism
    • Innovation

  • • Recognize & Acknowledge
    • Support
    • Inspire
    • Build
    • Promote

 

 

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What we do

  • We create engaging online content for our website and social media platforms, including interviews with community members and leaders, educational articles, and lifestyle stories.

  • We organize networking events for LGBTA professionals and entrepreneurs.

  • We spotlight professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses within the LGBTQA community via online content and at live events.

  • We hold speaker events and seminars.

  • We are accredited with SAIT and Mount Royal University as a co-op work experience provider.

 

 Meet The Team

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Eric GoodenPIB co-founder — Marketing & Creative Director

Eric Gooden

Co-founder
Marketing Director

Jarom Moriyama-BondarPIB co-founder — Business Development Director

Jarom Moriyama-Bondar

Co-founder
Business Development Director

Fernando VargasPIB co-founder — Art Director

Fernando Vargas

Co-founder
Creative & Operations Director

 
Michael FongPIB — Social Media & Communications Manager

Michael Fong

Marketing, Communications & Events Manager

Fraser TrippPIB — Managing Editor

Fraser Tripp

Managing Editor & Content Manager

Cole MercuurSponsorship & Membership Manager

Cole Mercuur

Sponsorship & Membership Manager

 

Meghan Huchkowsky
Sponsorship & Membership Director

Simon Trudel-Lachance
Finance and Operations Manager

Felipe Angel Jasso Perches
Manager, Pride In Art 

 

Hana Hossain
Events Assistant / Content Writer