Constellation
Build your community. Build your business. A network of queer and trans entrepreneurs in Chicago, supporting each other to grow.
What is Constellation?
Constellation provides networking, connection, and community for queer and trans business owners in the Chicagoland area, through structured, twice-monthly meetings and peer-to-peer skill share and coaching.
We’re building toward a world where queer and trans people can thrive in every part of their work and life. By resourcing queer and trans small business owners through community, business development, and skill-sharing, we help create vibrant neighborhoods, welcoming workplaces, and affirming services for everyone.
How it works
Twice-monthly meetings
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One 90-minute in-person meeting at a rotating location around the city, and one 60-minute virtual meeting. Come to as many as you can, and send a sub if you ever have to miss one.
Individual business highlights
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Each member gets dedicated time to share an in-depth look at their business.
Group coaching
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We dig into one member’s business challenge together, with questions, support, and shared experience from the whole group.
Skill-building workshops
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Led by members and outside guests, on topics like social media, marketing, tax prep, and more.
Membership & cost
New members join for a 3-month, 6-meeting introductory period before committing to full membership for the year. Membership dues are sliding scale, and free for members in their first year of business or with business income under $25,000. Dues cover meeting space, food and supplies, and a small mutual aid fund the group votes on. Lex and Kate don’t take any profit from the group. If cost is ever a concern, reach out and we’ll work it out.
Who runs it
Kate Harrington-Rosen
Kate is the founder of Fruitful Coaching and Consulting, offering hands-on support for queer leaders and their teams.
Lex Glade DeTogne
Lex is the founder of Lexa Glade.
Ready to join?
Fill out our brief interest form and we’ll be in touch soon. We hope you’ll join us for gatherings focused on community, learning from each other, and building a strong network of queer- and trans-owned Chicago businesses.