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Blue Ridge | CONVERGE: Leadership Conference

September 25, 2026 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

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🌈 CONVERGE: Western North Carolina LGBTQ+ Leadership Conference – Connect, Collaborate & Inspire! 🌈

Join us for CONVERGE on Friday, September 25, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Missed Path Sanctuary in Candler, NC! 🎉

CONVERGE is a first-of-its-kind regional gathering that brings together LGBTQ+ advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, elected officials, students, and community builders from across Western North Carolina. Whether you're looking to grow your network, discover new opportunities, or help shape the future of our community, CONVERGE is the place to connect.

✨ Event Highlights:
🔹 Interactive conversations with regional LGBTQ+ leaders
🔹 Community Spotlight featuring local changemakers and organizations
🔹 The Launchpad showcasing emerging leaders, ideas, and initiatives
🔹 LGBTQ+-owned businesses, artists, nonprofits, and resource vendors
🔹 Guided networking to help you find collaborators and build lasting connections
🔹 Music, food, and a community picnic to close out the day

Event Details: 

  • Date: Friday, September 25th 
  • Time: 2:00 - 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Missed Path Sanctuary 
  • Address: 31 Mountain Springs Ln, Candler, NC, 28715

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the region’s top businesses, advocates, and leaders! Register today!

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Contact Information

Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
Name: Abby Mederos
Phone: 704-837-4050 ext. 7102
Email: admin@clgbtcc.org
Details: Macgregor VanBeurden, m.vanbeurden@clgbtcc.org
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