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    <title>Richmond LGBTQ Chamber upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:02:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Housing with Pride (June 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img src="https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/resources/Pictures%202025/BA28CF37-0AA6-4517-81A1-30C7F464EAF8.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="555" height="777"&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Housing With Pride: Stability, Access and Opportunity&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In recognition of &lt;strong&gt;Pride Month&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;u&gt;National Homeownership Month&lt;/u&gt;, &lt;font color="#0000FF"&gt;Virginia Housing&lt;/font&gt; is partnering with the Richmond LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to host a regionally focused conversation on housing stability, access, homelessness prevention and pathways to homeownership within the LGBTQ+ community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event will bring together housing leaders, nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, advocates and community partners for an engaging panel discussion centered on practical solutions, community partnerships and regional housing opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The program will feature:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#004B80"&gt;Update: Opening remarks from Shelby Carney, Special Projects Director at Partnership for Housing Affordability.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;A moderated panel discussion featuring leaders from Homeward, HOME, the Richmond LGBTQ+ Chamber and Virginia Home for Boys and Girls&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Networking and community connection opportunities&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Recognition of Virginia Housing’s support of the Greater Richmond Habitat for Humanity Pride Build&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;➡️ REGISTER TODAY:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://HousingPride.eventbrite.com" target="_blank"&gt;https://HousingPride.eventbrite.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Coffee &amp; Community Morning Networking Series (July 10, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber the first Friday of each month for our morning networking series. Enjoy complimentary drip coffee and food available for purchase from our host Gold Lion Community Cafe. This event is free to members and non-members.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font color="#3498DB"&gt;*Please note: In July, this event will take place on July 10, the second Thursday of the month, in observance of the national holiday.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/event-6481813</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Coffee &amp; Community Morning Networking Series (August 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/resources/Pictures/CoffeeCommunity%20Banner.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber the first Friday of each month for our morning networking series. Enjoy complimentary drip coffee and food available for purchase from our host Gold Lion Community Cafe. This event is free to members and non-members.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/event-6481817</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Q3 Website Tune-up (August 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/resources/Pictures%202025/web-tuneup-graphic-edit.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="555" height="694"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;When is the last time you truly refreshed your website?&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Often, our online presence lags behind what we're actually doing day to day, and it could be costing us clients. In this interactive, practical session, we'll cover website best practices, trends, brand-building tips, organic SEO best-practices, messaging considerations and visuals that can help you attract more of your ideal clients.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;Bring your laptop and website credentials if you'd like to make one or two edits to your site during our session!&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Enjoy complimentary hot and iced coffee, tea, and light snacks.

&lt;h3&gt;ABOUT OUR HOST&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolindasmithsonanderson/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolindasmithsonanderson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolindasmithsonanderson/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1781118227101000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw38pWuXriDZb0DJZ-CGchmY"&gt;Jolinda&lt;/a&gt; started her design career in the corporate office of Circuit City Stores in the 90’s. Since then she has worked for several in-house corporate marketing teams as a graphic and web designer – with her last role in a small creative agency in downtown Richmond. Outside of work, Jolinda plays indoor and sand volleyball, cuddles her two cats and takes time to make crafts with friends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://jolinda.com/" title="https://jolinda.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://jolinda.com/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1781118227101000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw3fkz8guTZIp0Ua0RhZ9d-E"&gt;Shapes &amp;amp; Colors&lt;/a&gt; began as a freelance side hustle in 2009, but grew to be a full-time business in September 2019. With a background in teaching high school and college level graphic and web design, Jolinda is passionate about teaching business owners use use great design and smart websites to reach business goals. In most of their client projects, Shapes &amp;amp; Colors documents, trains and then hands off resources to their clients.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Coffee &amp; Community Morning Networking Series (September 04, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber the first Friday of each month for our morning networking series. Enjoy complimentary drip coffee and food available for purchase from our host Gold Lion Community Cafe. This event is free to members and non-members.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/event-6481819</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Coffee &amp; Community Morning Networking Series (October 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/resources/Pictures/CoffeeCommunity%20Banner.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber the first Friday of each month for our morning networking series. Enjoy complimentary drip coffee and food available for purchase from our host Gold Lion Community Cafe. This event is free to members and non-members.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/event-6481992</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Coffee &amp; Community Morning Networking Series (November 06, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber the first Friday of each month for our morning networking series. Enjoy complimentary drip coffee and food available for purchase from our host Gold Lion Community Cafe. This event is free to members and non-members.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Coffee &amp; Community Morning Networking Series (December 04, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber the first Friday of each month for our morning networking series. Enjoy complimentary drip coffee and food available for purchase from our host Gold Lion Community Cafe. This event is free to members and non-members.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://richmondlgbtqchamber.org/event-6481996</link>
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