Date & Time:
📅 Thursday, July 17, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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5:30 PM – Networking
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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:
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Deric Kimler, Executive Director, Central Illinois Friends
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Cody Hendricks, Bloomington City Council
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Savvy, Owner of Enough Stuff (East Peoria)
Moderator:
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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!