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2ND ANNUAL GLBT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT NOVEMBER 15
OIA Newswire
WASHINGTON – The DC Economic Partnership announced today that Dr. Alice Rivlin of the Brooking Institute will deliver the "state of the DC GLBT Economy" keynote address at the Second Annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Economic Development Summit, being held in the District of Columbia on November 15, 2008, from 9:30am-4:00pm at The Washington Plaza Hotel (10 Thomas Circle, NW). The goal of the summit will be to ensure that GLBT business leaders and entrepreneurs continue to play an important role in leading the economic and creative development of the city.
The summit will kick-off with Rivilin's keynote address on the future of economic development in Washington, DC. Dr. Rivlin is a senior fellow in the Economic Studies Program at Brookings and a visiting professor at the Public Policy Institute of Georgetown University. She directs Brookings Greater Washington Research. Before returning to Brookings, Ms. Rivlin served as vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board (1996-99). She was director of the White House Office of Management and Budget in the first Clinton Administration. She also chaired the District of Columbia Financial Management Assistance Authority.
Additionally, workshop and panel sessions at the summit will include information on doing business with the City, getting your business a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification and getting on the supply schedule; mastering media relations; how to chose a location for your business; online marketing; managing the business of life; networking for new business, and more.
The conference is planned by the Washington, DC Economic Partnership, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the Mayor's Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) Affairs, the Department of Small and Local Business Development and PEN-DC, Metro DC's LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
To register, please call 202-727-9493, or visit: www.glbt.dc.gov Full Story. [11/7/08]
FOUR CITIES NAMED FINALISTS FOR 2014 GAY GAMES
Cape Town, South Africa (28 October 2008) -- Groups from Miami (Florida), Cleveland (Ohio) Boston (Massachusetts), and Washington (D.C.), have submitted letters of intent to bid for the ninth edition of the Gay Games, to be held in 2014, officials announced at the close of the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. > Full Story. [10/30/08]
SAVVY NAVIGATOR LLC OFFERS GAY TOURS TO SOUTH AFRICA FOR SOPHISTICATED MALE TRAVELERS
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2008 – Jeffrey Ward, a 20-year travel industry veteran and executive coach, has launched a specialized gay tour company catering to sophisticated male travelers. With three departures planned in 2009, Savvy Navigator offers 12-day experiential, life-changing journeys for small groups to sample some of South Africa's lesser-known attractions and meet with leading artists, naturalists and intellectuals.
Mr. Ward combines his executive experience in the trade with a passion for deeply enriching travel to create total immersion adventures for clients around the world.
"I started Savvy Navigator Tours because I saw a need among affluent gay men for escorted, one-of-a-kind travel experiences that would allow them to go beyond the standard vacation," said Mr. Ward, whose background includes more than a decade with American Airlines, where he concentrated on improving the customer experience. "Savvy Navigator will take select groups on exhilarating journeys through areas known only to the most devoted chowhounds, wine enthusiasts, cultural critics and nightlife connoisseurs."
Highlights of the "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" South Africa package, January 13-26, 2009, include a gourmet dinner hosted by a leading South African playwright and a safari at the luxurious Londolozi Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sands next to Kruger National Park. Other South Africa tours will depart in May and November 2009.
"My concept for Savvy Navigator is the best dinner party imaginable extended over 12 days in settings of startling beauty," said Mr. Ward. "Sophisticated travelers are craving something different and want the opportunity to have a transformative adventure that includes getting to know interesting locals, and not just have a traditional tourist experience."
Mr. Ward also noted that low air fares, combined with the value of the South African Rand currency, make January an excellent time for a South Africa vacation.
About Savvy Navigator Tours
Savvy Navigator Tours, LLC is a U.S.-based provider of luxurious, experiential journeys to Southern Africa, appealing to a sophisticated, gay, male traveler. Intimate groups consist of no more than 12 guests and are fully inclusive of all accommodations, tours, wine-tastings, many meals, and all sightseeing with a local guide. These escorted, one-of-a-kind trips offertravel experiences that are unmatched by any other tour operator or travel agent. For more information, please see http://www.savvynavigator.com.
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TRAILBLAZING MINNESOTA STATE SENATOR ALLAN SPEAR HAS DIED
WASHINGTON – Allan Spear, who served as a Minnesota State Senator for nearly 30 years, eight of them as president of the Senate, has died at age 71. Spear was the first openly gay state legislator and one of the first openly gay elected officials in the nation. > Full Story. [10/13/08]
STATEMENT FROM HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN ON TWELFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL DINNER
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, released a statement this evening by HRC President Joe Solmonese on the recent announcement on Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden cancellation of his weekend schedule. Earlier today, Sen. Joe Biden released a public statement cancelling his weekend campaign activities due to the illness of his wife Jill Biden's mother. Senator Biden was previously scheduled to deliver the keynote address for tonight's National Dinner. In lieu of Senator Biden, Sen. Hillary Clinton has graciously offered to appear by satellite live from California to offer remarks.
"Tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Biden family. Although our community was looking forward to hearing from Senator Biden, we obviously understand that family always comes before politics. As a strong ally of our community, we look forward to next year when Vice President Biden can address the LGBT community," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "A longtime friend of our community, Sen. Hillary Clinton has stepped up and graciously offered to appear tonight via satellite from California. As she has done so many times in the past, I have no doubt that Senator Clinton's remarks will once again rally our community to go out and fight for a pro-equality ticket this election year."
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO PARTNER WITH HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO HOST HISTORIC FORUM
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights group, will kick off "Hype '08," a nationwide program in partnership with more than 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, on Monday, Oct. 6, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The forum, a first of its kind on an HBCU campus, is in partnership with the Bisexual Lesbian and Gay Organization of Students at Howard (BLAGOSAH), and will engage students, faculty, staff, and community members in dialogue about issues facing LGBT Americans. The "Hype '08" program links national issues such as hate crimes, anti-LGBT discrimination, and HIV/AIDS to problems students face on HBCU campuses. > Full Story. [10/3/08]
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