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Forward Austin - Fall issue now available!

The Fall issue of Forward Austin is now available!  The cover article, Poof!, discusses the LGBT representation in our local media including print, television, radio, film, and internet.  Great reviews were received at the initial distribution at the 20th aGLIFF Festival! Be sure to check out our wonderful advertisers, who make Forward Austin possible as well as the complete AGLCC membership directory.

AGLCC Business Expo

Our annual AGLCC Business Expo will be held at the ASA 20th AIDS Walk on October 28th.  This is a fantastic opportunity for any LGBT business reach a cross-section of Austinites both gay and gay-friendly.  There are only a few spaces left, so be sure to get your booth application in today!  The deadline for booth reservations is October 12th. Contact tourism@aglcc.org for questions.

Now available at a location near you

Forward Austin will available at more locations throughout Austin than ever before!  Be sure to check out the complete list of distribution points on the Forward Austin website.  Coming soon, Forward Austin will be available at Whole Foods on 6th and Lamar!

Moving Forward to Winter...

Not one to rest on our laurels, production for the winter issue of Forward is already underway.  The issue will cover money and finance in the LGBT community and the power of the Gay Dollar.  Distribution for this issue will include many holiday events as well as the HRC Gala in January.  Don't miss out on advertising in this coming issue, especially if your business uses money in any way.  Advertising deadline is November 1st.

AGLCC on the Road

Board President, Jimmy Flannigan and Tourism Chair, Edgar Gierbolini were in Dallas last month representing the AGLCC in the Dallas Pride Parade.  We received fantastic crowd response, being one of the few organizations making the trip to Dallas to participate.  Next up, Jimmy will be representing the AGLCC at the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner being held in Washington, DC in November.

Save the Date! December 13th

The AGLCC Annual Holiday Party will be held on December 13th at the Omni Hotel Southpark.  Tickets are $45 for members, $50 for non-members.  Stay tuned for more details on the program and entertainment for the evening.

Call for board nominations

Board elections will be held at the November dinner meeting on November 13 at the Doubletree.  The following board positions are up for election: Vice President, Treasurer, Membership and At-Large 2.  The nominating committee is pleased to have J. Erik Weidig (WAMU) returning as Vice President, Amy Cook, CPA for Treasurer, Ceci Gratias returning as Membership Chair, and Victoria Graham (Dell) returning as At Large 2.

If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please email atlarge2@aglcc.org by November 8, 2007.

Upcoming Community Events

October 10-11: 7 Straight Nights
October 13th: allgo's 22nd Anniversary
October 14th: OutYouth Laugh Out Proud
October 20th: aGLIFF 20 for 20
October 26th: HRC Spooktacular Ball
November 1st: Wright House Benefit

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Upcoming Events
October 16th
AGLCC Monthly Meeting
October 23rd
AGLCC Luncheon
October 28th
AGLCC Business Expo

About the Chamber
The Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the only organization in Austin focused on the needs of gay and gay friendly businesses and the local gay community as a whole. Membership in the chamber shows your support for a community that will support you back!
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