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July 17, 2025 5:30pm-7:30pm

Rainbow Resilience: Companies Navigating Approaches to LGBTQIA+ Engagement

About the Event

Date & Time:

📅 Thursday, July 17, 2025

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  • 5:30 PM – Networking

  • 6:15 PM – Panel Discussion

Location:

📍 Distillery Labs

201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602

Event Description:

Join us for Rainbow Resilience, a timely panel discussion exploring how the business community is showing up for LGBTQIA+ owned businesses. As part of the lead-up to River City Pride, this event highlights strategies for creating inclusive economic opportunity through partnerships, procurement, policy, and workplace culture.

Hear directly from LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and community partners as they share insights on navigating consumer expectations, assessing business impact, and building a more inclusive regional economy.

Panelists Include:

  • Deric Kimler, Executive Director, Central Illinois Friends

  • Cody Hendricks, Bloomington City Council

  • Savvy, Owner of Enough Stuff (East Peoria)

Moderator:

  • Secretary Mario Treto, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

This event is free and open to all professionals and community members interested in inclusive business practices.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today!

Distillery Labs

201 SW Adams St

Peoria, IL 61602

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