Welcome folks!

Most of us read blogs.  Many of us even have our own.  We felt is was high time to initiate our own MDGLCC blog as a means of filling the information gaps and, reaching out to some of you we might be missing via our other forms of communication.  At first, this will be a work in progress, building on itself...some content from me and, hopefully quite a bit from you our Members!  So, for the first blog post, I am going to provide some "Did you know's" about what we are working on here at MDGLCC!

Did you know....?

• MDGLCC is working on providing a low-cost basic Health Care Program (Primary & Dependent Coverage w/o hospitalization).  Our Health Care Affinity Group will be reviewing the program with an expected roll-out before year end.
• MDGLCC offers a job posting page on the website (Job Posts) for our members and community groups offering employment opportunities.  In the future, MDGLCC and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce will offer a one-site location to post resumes, job opportunities and interviewing tips.  We hope to have this in place by 1Q08!
• MDGLCC will announce Directory 2008 in October with a delivery date of early December 2007.  Be on the lookout for information on how to advertise in this valuable resource (ad revenue covers the cost of publishing the book so, please budget to participate)!!!
• MDGLCC posts event pictures on its site within days after a networker.  Thanks to Robert Figueroa for his photo snapping achievements!  You can find the pictures @ Photo Gallery.
• MDGLCC is currently forming its Hospitality Affinity Group.  This amalgamation of Chamber Members in the Hospitality field is anticipating the roll-out of our Gay Friendly Hotel & Restaurant Certification Program (in January 08).  This ground-breaking program will revolutionize the way we promote our destination.  If you are a member and hotelier and would like to participate in the initial stages of this program, please contact us @ info@gogaymiami.com.

There is more so, tune in next Monday!  We encourage your participation so, let us know what you think!  Also, as a Member Benefit we will list your blog link on this site so Gayber Members (Gay Chamber Members...Richard Murry of Treister Murry PR came up with this name) can easily keep tabs on your thoughts and best business practices.

Have a great week everyone...thanks for blogging along!

Steve