GPPN

Welcome to the official blog of the Greater Philadelphia Professional Network. Our mission is to provide a social, career and business development channel for the gay and lesbian professional community. For more information, visit our website: http://www.gppn.org.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Next Event - Tuesday - July 21, 2009

Please join GPPN for our July Networking Mixer at Stir Lounge!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Stir Lounge
www.stirphilly.com
1705 Chancellor Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals and support our friends at Stir Lounge - one of Philly's many LGBT-owned businesses.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

The evening will feature our Marketing Minute Program. If you'd like your 15 seconds of fame, be prepared to come up to the mic and tell us all about your business and who you'd like to network with at the event.

Please RSVP by Monday, July 20, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Next Event - Wednesday June 17, 2009

Please join GPPN for our June Networking Mixer just off Kelly Drive at the Water Works!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Water Works Restaurant
640 Water Works Drive (Kelly Drive)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of the Water Works fantastic menu.

In honor of National LGBT Pride Month, GPPN will honor individuals and organizations in three categories for their significant contributions to the LGBT community. The GPPN Pride in the Community Awards will recognize Philanthropy, Volunteer Service, and a Service Organization.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network. Also, if you'd like to stay for dinner at the Water Works following the event, they will be offering a special three course prix fixe menu for $45/person. Reservations are encouraged at 215-236-9000.

Special Thanks to the Kimmel Center, Water Works, and the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance for their generous support.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 16, 2009 via Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. To learn more about the IBA, or to join, please visit their website at http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Next Event - Monday May 11, 2009

Please join GPPN for our May Networking Mixer at Gardenia Restaurant on the main floor of the Philadelphia Art Alliance.

Monday, May 11, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Gardenia Restaurant at the Philadelphia Art Alliance
251 South 18th Street (just south of Rittenhouse Square)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of Gardenia's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Special thanks to the Kimmel Center and Clear Channel for door prizes and their on-going support.

We'll be joined by our friends from the Philadelphia Art Alliance with a preview of their upcoming exhibits and events.

Please RSVP by Sunday, May 10, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Next Event - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Please join GPPN for our April Networking Mixer at Les Bons Temps.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Les Bons Temps
114 South 12th Street
Between Chestnut and Sansom
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, find out the latest news about Equality Forum and enjoy a sampling of Les Bons Temps fantastic appetizers.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes from Kimmel Center, Les Bons Temps and Clear Channel.

Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 14, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Pictures from the Palm

Special Thanks to our guest photographer - HughE Dillon.









Sunday, March 08, 2009

Next Event - Monday, March 23, 2009

Please join GPPN for our March Networking Mixer at The Palm Restaurant!

Monday, March 23, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Palm Restaurant - 2nd Floor
200 South Broad Street, The Bellevue
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of The Palm's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

The evening will feature our Marketing Minute Program. If you'd like your 15 seconds of fame, be prepared to come up to the mic and tell us all about your business and who you'd like to network with at the event.

We'll also have an update from our friends at the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

Please RSVP by Friday, March 20, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Next Event - Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Please join GPPN for our post-Valentine's Day networking mixer at La Bourse Bar & Lounge in the lobby of the Sofitel.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
La Bourse Bar (at the Sofitel)
120 South 17th Street (at Sansom Street)
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of La Bourse's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Monday, February 16, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/

Monday, January 19, 2009

Next Event - January 22, 2009

Please join GPPN for our first networking mixer of 2009 at Sole Food!

Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Sole Food at Lowes Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come mix and mingle with the best of Philadelphia's LGBT professionals, and enjoy a sampling of Sole Food's fantastic menu.

$5 Cover, Cash Bar, Drink Specials, Appetizers, and Door Prizes - special thanks to the Kimmel Center. Don't forget your business cards to network, network, network.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22, 2009 through Evite.

IBA Members receive free admission to GPPN events. For more information about the IBA, or to join, please visit http://www.ibaphiladelphia.org/