OutPro

What does it look like to be yourself at work, and why does it matter?

Your Grand Rapids Chamber is proud to host a powerful and timely conversation with Jane Gietzen at our upcoming OutPro Forum, The Business of Belonging: A Journey to Authenticity. Together, we’ll explore how personal experiences shape leadership, team dynamics, and the way people show up at work.

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OutPro Forum: The Business of Belonging - Grand Rapids Chamber OutPro promotes a welcoming culture in the West Michigan community and offers social and professional networking opportunities.

Join us for The Business of Belonging, a celebration of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders shaping West Michigan’s economy. 🌈

Enjoy inspiring stories, meaningful connections, a live DJ, and photo booth fun as we honor the power of belonging in business. ✨

Don’t miss this OutPro celebration with the Grand Rapids Chamber!

Register Today: https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-2025-08-05/

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧 🌈

Meet Jeffrey Sorensen, Immediate Past Chair of the OutPro Executive Committee and current lead of the Events & Education Committee!

Jeffrey is a proud Yooper and GVSU grad with a strong background in LGBTQ+ advocacy and DEIB. He was the first Executive Director of Out On The Lakeshore, where he helped pass a landmark non-discrimination ordinance and earned a Social Justice Award. ✋🌊

By day, he’s a Branch Manager at Lake Michigan Credit Union and serves as Communications Chair for LMCU’s DEIB Council. In his free time, he enjoys running, rock climbing, and spending time with his two dogs and cat.

We’re grateful for Jeffrey’s leadership and passion for positive change! 👏