RALEIGH'S
1ST LGBTQ+ EXPO

APRIL 2ND, 2022

Who We Are:

• RBPN, which is the Raleigh LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is the local affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
• SAGE is a program of LGBT Center of Raleigh. SAGE is a national advocacy and services organization that's been looking out for LGBT elders since 1978.
• Official partner, Resources for Seniors is the largest provider of state and county-funded resources for older adults in Wake County.

Who, When & Where:

The PrideLife Expo will feature agencies, organizations, businesses, health care providers, housing providers and non-profits in the Triangle area that welcome, respect, serve and support the LGBTQ+ community. Exhibitors and seminars will be geared towards the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages. (Exhibitors that deliver services specifically to the over-50 population will feature an identifying logo on their booths and in the brochure.)

PrideLife Expo 2022 will be held on April 2, 2022 at the McKimmon Center on the NC State University Campus. The Expo will provide over 180 vendor exhibiting opportunities.

McKimmon Conference & Training Center

Benefits of Participating:

• COMMUNITY - The Triangle’s LGBTQ+ community is diverse and shows up in large numbers to support community-focused events. For the community, this is an opportunity to interact with a wide range of professionals, businesses, non-profits and service providers who support you and want to fulfill your needs. For exhibitors, this is a unique opportunity to show support for this community and garner valuable market share in a demographic that has demonstrated long-term loyalty to businesses who serve their needs in a respectful, affirming way.
• VISIBILITY – As a professional, business, non-profit or service provider this is your best opportunity to create a memorable brand for your offerings and to be acknowledged for your desire to connect with and serve LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages. For attendees, this is a time to appreciate the size and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and support our PrideLife Expo Exibitors.
• DIVERSITY – Over 120 exibitors and thousands of attendees of all ages, races and cultural backgrounds will gather in a welcoming, educational and dynamic enviroment to connect with and learn about the many resources available to the community.
• ACCESSIBILITY – We want everyone to be able to attend the PrideLife Expo and are working to ensure the event is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Those who have questions or concerns about accomodations should contact us.