ABOUT OUR WORK
Founded and managed by Michael Sgro, CPBC, who owns Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching in Syracuse, New York. Michael is a social entrepreneur looking to create more equity in the business & economic environment.
EQUITY
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We advocate for inclusive business practice across the city and region with agencies, government entities and local chambers,
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We share insights with employers to create a more intentional workforce and increase LGBTQ leadership opportunities,
MENTORSHIP
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We host free and low cost opportunities for business education and leadership development for majority owners or up and coming entrepreneuers,
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We act as "lighthouse" to those potential new residents/businesses to the community or boomerangs looking to come home to Syracuse.
CONNECTIONS
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We collaborate and bring together change makers in the community to partner and create a support network,
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We evangelize all our business members and share their employment opportunities to the greater LGBTQ community.

OUT Syracuse is the LGBT economic program in Greater Syracuse. A social impact program, under the umbrella of Michael Sgro, LLC, it activates an inclusive and equitable business environment; provides training and resources to fuel economic growth; and drives meaningful community connections and impact across greater Syracuse.​​