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).
• LGBT Center of Raleigh advocates for and serves the diverse LGBT community, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina.
• Official partner, Resources for Seniors is the largest provider of state and county funded resources for older adults in Wake County.

Who, When and Where:

The PrideLife Expo will feature agencies, organizations, businesses, health care providers, housing providers and non-profits in the Triangle area who are welcoming, respectful, and desirous of the opportunity to connect with and serve the LGBTQ+ community. PrideLife EXPO will also feature non-profit agencies and organizations that deliver services specifically to the over-50 population of our community, which will be specially designated with an identifying logo.

The PrideLife Expo 2020 will be held April 4, 2020 at the McKimmon Center on the NC State University Campus. The Expo will provide over 180 vendor exhibiting opportunities.

McKimmon Conference & Training Center

Reasons to Participate:

• Community - The Triangle’s LGBTQ+ community is diverse and shows up in large numbers to support community focused events. 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. 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. It’s an opportunity to locate an affirming professional, business or service provider to replace the one that currently serves you, but leaves that certain something to be desired.
• Visibility – As a professional, business, non-profit or service provider exhibiting at the PrideLife Expo you will be seen and be noticed. Be acknowledged that you have a desire to reach out to, and serve, the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age. This is your chance to create a memorable brand for your offerings. For the individual, this is a time to demonstrate the size and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and show appreciation for PrideLife exhibitors.
• Accessibility – A unique opportunity, with over 100 exhibitors, all at one time; all in one place, in an enormous venue for the purpose of connecting the LGBTQ+ community with a huge array of professionals, businesses, non-profits and service providers.