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2nd Annual LGBT Network Workplace Summit Coming To Long Island

The event will focus on helping businesses boost LGBT diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.

HAUPPAUGE, NY — The 2nd Annual LGBT Network Workplace Summit is scheduled for Wednesday in Hauppauge, the LGBT Network announced. The event is slated to run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center, at 125 Kennedy Drive, Suite 100, Hauppauge.

The event is meant to provide businesses the chance to advance their LGBT diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace and create safer spaces for LGBT employees, according to the network.

"The LGBT workforce is diverse and has a range of workplace priorities, needs, and experiences," said David Kilmnick, LGBT Network president and founder, via news release. "Recent years have shown a major shift in workplace and talent management, with culture being a major indicator of attracting and keeping talent."

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This hybrid event will feature DEIB companies (Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) including, Dime Savings Bank, The Bountiful Company, Broadridge, PSEG, Henry Schein, National Grid and more.

In-person registration is $100. Registration for virtual participation is $80. Both include post-event access to recordings for all sessions of the event. For further information or to register, you may call 631-665-2300 or visit the LGBT Network website.

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