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File #: 0119X-2023    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/8/2023 In control: Hardin
On agenda: 6/12/2023 Final action: 6/14/2023
Title: To Recognize and Celebrate The Pride Fund & The Venture Atlas’ fifth annual VENTURE OUT celebration at Stonewall Columbus
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy

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To Recognize and Celebrate The Pride Fund & The Venture Atlas’ fifth annual VENTURE OUT celebration at Stonewall Columbus

 

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Whereas, on Thursday June15th The Pride Fund and The Venture Atlas, are hosting the fifth annual VENTURE OUT celebration at Stonewall Columbus; and

 

Whereas, over three dozen investors from across the country have come together with Columbus restaurants, musicians, corporations, and artists to celebrate and showcase the intersection of the LGBTQ+ and the investment communities; and

 

Whereas, many venture firms, angel syndicates, PE firms, and institutional investors will have the opportunity to connect with great LGBTQIA+ businesses; and

 

Whereas, over the course of the week local LGBT+ programs, such as the LEAP Accelerator will represent the urban, innovative, and cultural energy of our city at sibling program events; and

 

Whereas, this will be an opportunity to showcase the spirit of Columbus and grant us greater national visibility as a smart, open, and kind economic region for ALL; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council recognizes and celebrates the Pride Fund and The Venture Atlas’ fifth annual Venture Out celebration at Stonewall Columbus.