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Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber Builds Community and Opportunity

Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber

On Conexión, Carina Linares talks with Carlos Toledo of the Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce about how the chamber helps empower and build opportunities locally.

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On Conexión on Avanza 88.3, Engagement Producer Carina Linares sat down with Carlos Toledo, Member Engagement Manager at the Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, to discuss how the organization empowers inclusive economic growth across Utah.

“The Chamber is a nonprofit, and we really focus on advancing the equity and inclusion and just economic growth and power for the LGBTQ+ community,” Toledo said.

“Let's make the community's dreams happen … that means getting jobs and, you know, making money.”

He shared how the Chamber’s programs help turn that vision into action.

“We offer different business development programs, such as Safe Zone inclusivity training in the workforce … and our Third Thursday Breakfast—a great networking opportunity that brings 70 to 100 people every month.”

Beyond networking, Toledo emphasized access and belonging.

You can learn more by visiting www.utahlgbtqchamberg.org.

Carina is the Engagement Producer of Avanza. Carina graduated from Utah State University as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Valedictorian with degrees in Sociology, Intersectional Gender Studies, and Sexuality Studies.