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05/27/2026

Kick off June—and LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month—with a little sparkle, a little sass, and a whole lot of community. On Thursday, June 4th, Quorum Partner, One of a Kind Modern Market, is rolling out the rainbow carpet for a Sip & Shop hosted by Quorum Members Jay Miller, Corey Smith, and Brandon Gerou.
One of a Kind will be unveiling their PRIDE Collection and donating 10% of proceeds to Quorum! Register today for what promises to be a delightful and fabulous evening.

Kick off June—and LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month—with a little sparkle, a little sass, and a whole lot of community. Quorum Partner, One of a Kind Modern Market, is rolling out the rainbow carpet for a Sip & Shop hosted by Quorum Members Jay Miller, Corey Smith, and Brandon Gerou. They’ll also be unveilin...

05/26/2026

Ally Certification is HERE! Join Quorum and NGLCC to learn more about this fantastic certification opportunity!

Join Quorum for an exclusive introduction to the new National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce Allied SME Certification, designed for small and mid-sized businesses ready to turn their commitment into meaningful business growth.

05/11/2026

It's not too late to join us Friday May 15th at Quorum’s Community Leadership Awards Gala! What to expect? An inspiring evening celebrating the leaders, businesses, and advocates shaping Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ and Allied business community. Connect with entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers, honor impactful leadership, and explore our Silent Auction featuring local experiences and exclusive offerings which all supports Quorum’s mission to build a stronger, more inclusive community.

https://tinyurl.com/CLAQuorum2026

05/05/2026

Can't wait to see you on Friday morning! Our May networking breakfast will be in-person at Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe in NE Minneapolis. In addition to ice cream, Jason and crew brew up delicious coffee drinks and breakfast hand-helds to get your day started on a solid foundation. Join us for this special Wake Up w/Quorum event!

Register here: https://www.twincitiesquorum.com/event-6507776

05/05/2026

Wake Up with Quorum is more than a networking breakfast—it’s a chance to show what community really looks like.

Join us at Fletcher’s Ice Cream in NE Minneapolis as we come together to support a local business that faced targeted harm and continues to move forward with resilience!

Build connections. Strengthen relationships. Be part of something bigger.

☕ Great coffee
🤝 Building connections
💪 Showing up for our community

📍 Fletcher’s Ice Cream-306 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
🗓 May 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00am-9:00am

05/05/2026

Highlight Your Business with a Silent Auction Donation!

We’re gearing up for Quorum’s 2026 Community Leadership Awards—and we need your help to make the silent auction a standout success.

Donating an item or experience is a great way to showcase your business to an engaged, supportive audience while contributing to an event that celebrates leadership, resilience, and impact across our community.

Why donate?

*Get in front of buyers: Your business is highlighted to attendees
*Boost visibility: Promotion before and during the event
*Make an impact: Proceeds support Quorum’s year-round programming for small businesses and professionals

We’re looking for items and experiences that reflect the creativity and talent of our members—gift cards, service packages, unique experiences, products, and more.

Interested in donating? please contact Silent Auction Co-Chair Lori Reese at [email protected]

With appreciation,
The Quorum Community Leadership Awards Team

04/27/2026

Congratulations to the remarkable winners of Quorum’s 2026 Community Leadership Awards! In a year defined by unprecedented challenges, rapid change, and moments that have tested our communities in new ways, your leadership has not only endured—it has risen to meet the moment. With an overwhelming number of nominations, our selection committee faced the welcome challenge of choosing from an extraordinary group of candidates whose dedication, resilience, and impact stood out in powerful ways.

In recognition of the times we’re living in, we are especially proud to introduce a new award category: Community Changemaker. This honor celebrates individuals, businesses, and organizations who have stepped forward in real time—responding to recent events with courage, creativity, and a deep commitment to supporting others when it matters most.

We invite everyone to join us on May 15th for the Awards celebration as we honor these exceptional leaders in person. Together, we’ll recognize their achievements, share stories that inspire action, and celebrate the strength and connection that define our community.

Congratulations again to this year’s winners, and thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful recognition of leadership in action. Here’s to continuing the work—together.

Business Leader of the Year-Jason Fletcher/Fletcher's Ice Cream
Business of the Year-A Bar of Their Own
Nonprofit of the Year-OutFront Minnesota
Inclusion Leader of the Year- Shawn Wimberly
Ally of the Year-J.D. Hoyt's
Young Professionals of the Year-Nicholas Drewes and Ky Bradford
Lifetime Achievement Award-Andrea Jenkins
Community Changemakers- The Smitten Kitten and Twin Cities Pride

04/21/2026

So excited for Quorum’s April Out After Work at our newest member-SpringHill Suites by Marriott! And yes…we crossed the river!

10/15/2025

Take a lunch break to learn something worthwhile! Who says there's not a free lunch?