Bristol, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/17/2017 -- The Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to announce that their next happy hour will take place on March 2nd, 2017 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Toasted Walnut, located at 1316 Walnut St., Philadelphia, 19107.

Lesbians Who Tech was founded in 2012 by Leanne Pittsford with the intention of creating a space of inclusivity, visibility and professional advancement for queer women. Since its foundation, Lesbians Who Tech has grown to an 11,000-strong membership with chapters located around the world. The Philly Chapter of Lesbians Who Tech is headed by City Director CJ Bachmann, who is also VP of digital marketing firm 1SEO.com Digital Agency. To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech's mission and national presence, visit the organization's website.

The March Meetup is a particularly special occasion as it will not only provide the same great community space for queer women in tech (and allies) that Lesbians Who Tech has always provided, but will also celebrate the Toasted Walnut's recent opening. The Toasted Walnut is a new Center City, Philadelphia bar that caters to the LGBTQ community. During the March Meetup, Lesbians Who Tech members and friends will be able to enjoy a sample of the Toasted Walnut's food menu and delicious adult beverages, as well as network and make friends with likeminded community members.

All are welcome at the March Meetup. Those interested in attending can secure a spot by signing up on Eventbrite. Attendance is free, but $15 happy hour donations are greatly appreciated. Learn more by visiting the event's Facebook page.

About Lesbians Who Tech
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

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Bristol, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/22/2016 -- The Philadelphia chapter of Lesbians Who Tech, a community organization of queer women in and around tech (and those who love them), is pleased to announce that its next happy hour is slated to take place on August 4, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at Franky Bradley's in Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 2012 by Leanne Pittsford, Lesbians Who Tech has expanded from its San Francisco home base to include over 15,000 queer women and allies in tech across the country (plus 5 international cities).

Led by City Director CJ Bachmann—who is also VP of 1SEO.com Digital Agency—the Philadelphia chapter of Lesbians Who Tech is a vital part of the city's LGBTQ and tech communities. Bachmann invites any and all newcomers to join Lesbians Who Tech at their next happy hour to meet new friends, network, enjoy some delicious appetizers courtesy of 1SEO.com Digital Agency and learn more about getting involved in Lesbians Who Tech's mission.

As a community, Lesbians Who Tech hopes to help queer women in the tech workforce be more visible to each other, and to gain visibility for women, lesbians and members of the LGBTQ community. Only 1 out of 15 STEM workers are women, and Lesbians Who Tech plays an essential role in the fight for equal representation in STEM and a more woman-friendly, queer-friendly world. Lesbians Who Tech also connects to LGBTQ and women's organizations who are doing community work that champions the advancement of women, queer people and their allies.

Those interested in attending the event can sign up on Eventbrite and RSVP on Facebook.

They can also learn more about Lesbians Who Tech and the fundamental work that they do in communities worldwide by visiting http://lesbianswhotech.org/.

About Lesbians Who Tech
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/27/2016 -- The Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to announce that their next happy hour will take place on Tuesday, May 3, at 5:30 PM. Lesbians Who Tech is a global organization that helps connect women in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community who either love, or work in, the technology industry. CJ Bachmann, VP of Operations at 1SEO.com Digital Agency, is the City Director of the Philadelphia Chapter, and she encourages anybody and everybody with a love for technology to join them this May.

May's happy will was coordinated by the Chapter's Co-director, Courtney Wilburn, and will be held at Khyber Pass Pub located at 56 S 2nd St, in Philadelphia, PA. Once again, all members of the Philadelphia chapter who attend this happy hour will have yet another chance to acquire new connections, make friends, and enjoy a tasty adult beverage or food item off Khyber Pass Pub's menu. Recreational and professional techies who are interested in attending, or learning more about the May 2016 happy hour, can visit the Eventbrite website, Although tickets are available for free, donations are certainly welcome.

With Philly Tech Week 2016 taking place the same week as their happy hour, attendees are certainly encouraged to visit Khyber Pass Pub to enjoy some drinks with Lesbians Who Tech's Philadelphia Chapter members. Last, but not least, there is no doubt that many Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia chapter members will also be making an appearance at many of Philly Tech Week's events.

In addition to announcing their May 2016 happy hour, The Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter would like to let everyone know that they are running a Kickstarter campaign to help send 12+ queer women to coding school through their Edie Windsor Coding Scholarship Fund. Last year, Lesbians Who Tech raised $40K and was able to send 6 queer women to school to learn how to code. This year, the organization's goal is to raise over $100K, so that they can send 11-15 queer women to coding school. Individuals who would like to learn more about how they can donate to the Kickstarter campaign for their Edie Windsor Coding Scholarship Fund, can click here.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech, upcoming events, or to find a local chapter, please visit, http://lesbianswhotech.org.

About the Lesbians Who Tech Organization
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech, visit their website at http://lesbianswhotech.org/.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/16/2016 -- The Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter is back with another happy hour, which will take place on Wednesday, March 16, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. CJ Bachmann, VP of Operations at 1SEO.com Digital Agency and City Director of the Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter, invites anyone who is interested to join the Chapter at Time Restaurant (located at 1315 Sansom St.) for an evening of food, drinks and a talk from Laura Taddie, Founder and CEO of grato. The March happy hour is a great way for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) women and their friends to network and share their love for technology.

Lesbians Who Tech is a global organization that unites a community of over 8,000 LGBT women who either work in the technology industry or simply have a passion for all things tech. The Philadelphia Chapter's happy hours provide a space for queer women in tech (and the people who love them) to connect with and learn from each other about the technology industry. This Wednesday, the Chapter is proud to host grato CEO Founder and CEO Laura Taddie, an inspirational woman in the tech field. Taddie will speak about her experience in the industry and what led to the establishment of her medical device and healthcare technology consulting company.

After Taddie's talk, members and guests are invited to stick around for Time Restaurant's monthly "Bites & Flights" events. Hosted every third Wednesday of each month from 7 PM to 9 PM, Bites & Flights celebrates the exceptional ladies of Philadelphia's food and beverage scene. Attendees of the Lesbians Who Tech happy hour can enjoy great company, delicious food and fine beverages at this event.

Those interested in attending the happy hour are invited to visit the Eventbrite website. Tickets are free, and donations are graciously accepted.

Learn more about the Lesbians Who Tech community at http://www.lesbianswhotech.org.

About the Lesbians Who Tech Organization
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/08/2016 -- The Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter is excited to announce that their next happy will be on Wednesday, March 16, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Lesbians Who Tech is a global organization that focuses on connecting women in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community who either work in, or love, the technology field. The City Director of the Philadelphia Chapter is CJ Bachmann, VP of Operations at 1SEO.com Digital Agency, and she invites everybody and anybody with a passion for technology to join them this March.

March's happy hour will be held at Time Restaurant located at 1315 Sansom St. in Philadelphia, PA. Not only will the happy hour be yet another opportunity for members of the Philadelphia chapter and friends to network, acquire new connections and/or land that next big gig, but they will also have a chance to hear from Laura Taddie. Taddie is the Founder and CEO of grato, a medical device/healthcare technology consulting company that was established in November 2014. At the event, Taddie will talk about her company and the path that she has taken to get her where she is in her industry today.

In addition to the happy hour and hearing Taddie talk, members and guests can stick around after for "Bites & Flights." Bites & Flights is a special event Time Restaurant holds every third Wednesday of the month to celebrate ladies in Philly's beverage and food scene. This monthly event is from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and those who stay will have the chance to enjoy some delicious food and drinks.

Professional and recreational techies who are interested in learning more about, or attending the March happy hour, can visit the Eventbrite website. While tickets are available for free, donations are encouraged.

About the Lesbians Who Tech Organization
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech, visit their website at http://lesbianswhotech.org/.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/26/2015 -- Following the highly-successful Tech & Innovation Summit in New York City, the Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter is ready to host their next local happy hour event. Featuring TED-style talks, workshops on networking, coding and a plethora of other tech-related topics, as well as a Hackathon, the second annual Lesbians Who Tech Summit presented attendees with a multitude of growth opportunities that they are eager to share with the members of the Philadelphia chapter that were unable to attend. The Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia // November Happy Hour will also present fresh topics on current technology-related areas of interest and the future of all things tech.

The Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter and their City Director, CJ Bachmann of 1SEO.com Digital Agency, invite all LGBTQ, and allies, from the greater Philadelphia region to join them at Kensington Quarters on Thursday, November 19, 2015, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EST). Kensington Quarters is a full-service American restaurant, butcher shop and bar that is dedicated to supporting the local agricultural industry, and their sustainable practices, through the use of whole animals, seasonal produce and local dairy and artisanal products. This dedication also ensures that they can provide their customers with the healthiest menu options available. The eatery, located at 1310 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, is set in a warehouse with wooden tables, lending an industrial, but welcoming, atmosphere that melds well with the tech industry. With the Lesbians Who Tech November Happy Hour, they are extending their support to the tech industry by not only providing the location, but by having their head butcher, Heather, participate in the event through a speech to all attendees.

Lesbians Who Tech is an involved community of LGBTQ women who work, or are interested, in the technology industry. While the community was first established in San Francisco in 2012, it has grown to include more than 9,000 women throughout 22 US cities, including Philadelphia, as well as 4 international cities. Whether connecting tech-loving lesbians to their peers, working to increase their visibility within the industry or ensuring that LGBTQ women are becoming an increasingly recognizable part of the gender inequality solution, Lesbians Who Tech's premiere goal is to provide value to their community.

For more information on the Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia // November Happy Hour, visit the event's Facebook page. Tickets are available for free through the Eventbrite website, but donations are welcome, with a suggested donation of $15.

About the Lesbians Who Tech Organization
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech, visit their website at http://lesbianswhotech.org/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/23/2015 -- Lesbians Who Tech, the globally renowned organization that focuses on connecting technology-focused women in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, is hosting their second annual Summit in New York City, from October 1-4, 2015. The 4-day event is designed to emphasize the incredible women who cleared the path for more equality, as well as the newest generation of technological leaders. The City Director of the Lesbians Who Tech Philadelphia Chapter, CJ Bachmann, will be proudly attending the 2015 Summit to lend the City of Brotherly Love's support to the noteworthy occasion.

As 1SEO.com Digital Agency's VP of Operations, CJ Bachmann is truly excited for the opportunities for continued learning and growth. Attendees are encouraged to think of the New York Summit as part Hackathon, part Project Runway and part Shark Tank, as the events run the gamut of experiences and educational opportunities. The event starts out strong with a Tech Crawl on October 1, 2015, at 6pm, and only intensifies from there.

The Main Event on October 2, at NYU Law School, will not disappoint those participants looking to meet like-minded individuals while exploring various topics within the technology industry. The day offers more opportunities than most tech-lovers would find in 3 months, from the Glorious Morning Sessions to the Keynote Sessions the topics discussed will cover everything from the "Science of Creativity" and "Desegregation in the Age of 'Innovation'" to the highly-anticipated forums on "Artificial Intelligence Then and Now" and the "Basics of Protecting Your Intellectual Property."

The opportunities to learn and grow only compound from there, as every possible moment in-between the October 2nd talks and forums is filled with awe-inspiring opportunities for tech-lovers of every experience level. During the Lesbians Who Tech Entrepreneur Pitch Session, six women entrepreneurs will pitch their companies and apps in front of a panel of judges that includes both investors and entrepreneurs, presenting an amazing opportunity for potential stakeholders and hopeful innovators alike. At 3:45pm, interested attendees can join the IdeaHack session that opens a discussion about, and allows participators to present a game plan for, increasing the diversity at their company.

The fun continues the next day, October 3, as Lesbians Who Tech presents female techies with a Hackathon at the Bloomberg offices and the first-ever LWT hosted Design-a-thon, where the women can discuss the intersections between fashion, technology and entrepreneurship. These all-day events lead up perfectly to the Closing Brunch on Sunday, October 4, where attendees will hopefully part ways having made new connections, friends and tech-loving soulmates.

Lesbian Who Tech will be hosting the 2015 Summit at NYU Law School, in Washington Square Park, and interested members of the Philadelphia Chapter are encouraged to join CJ as she ventures to the sure-to-be-memorable event.

To view the full roster of speakers and events, or to purchase tickets, visit http://lesbianswhotech.org/newyorksummit/

About the Lesbians Who Tech Organization
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech, visit their website at http://lesbianswhotech.org/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/07/2015 -- The Lesbians Who Tech organization focuses on helping women in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community connect with each other both individually, as like-minded lovers of all things tech, as well as professionally as a growing network of mentors and business investors. The group's founder, Leanne Pittsford, hosted the first Lesbians Who Tech happy hour after noticing how few technologically focused women were active in the community as mentors and role-models. The happy hours concentrate on the goal of improving that statistic, and have become renowned for their ability to reach out to gay women in the industry and create meaningful interactions and tech-related connections. Those interactions also help the organization better meet the needs of their members, as well as provide crowdsourced information that can help make their NYC Summit a success. In that regard, a new Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia August Happy Hour will take place August 27, 2015, from 5pm until 7pm, to gear up for and encourage participation in the upcoming Summit.

CJ Bachmann, VP of Operations at 1SEO.com Digital Agency and City Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of Lesbians Who Tech, has arranged for the happy hour to take place at Stir Lounge, a chic restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square. This popular gay bar is known for its rustic bar, exposed-brick walls and daily happy hour, as well as for being the first female-owned business to win the Independence Business Alliance's annual LGBT Business Award in 2015.

As an added benefit to all attendees, Rose Sherry, a representative from AWE Ventures — Powered by Ben Franklin, will be attending the Happy Hour to discuss the organization's opportunities for women-led, high-growth technology enterprises in the Greater Philadelphia area. AWE Ventures raises crowdfunded capital investments exclusively for women-led startups; Ben Franklin has joined forces with them to invest in those enterprises, by matching contributions up to $250K, while engaging additional donors. AWE Ventures — Powered by Ben Franklin also provides mentorship programs and holds events and workshops to assist women in entrepreneurship and investing roles.

The Philadelphia Chapter invites gay women with a love for everything tech to join them for a drink and to discuss the Lesbians Who Tech Summit, which will take place October 1-4 in NYC. The second annual Tech & Innovation Summit focuses on media, digital and finance technology, and will bring together more than 1,000 LGBT women and allies across all technology-based areas and industries. CJ Bachmann and her wife, Jolin, the COO of 1SEO.com Digital Agency, will be attending the upcoming summit and would like to take the opportunity presented by the Philadelphia Happy Hour to discuss the types of information and experiences they would like to see at the summit, including what participants think would make it successful.

Lesbians Who Tech is taking the technology world by storm and helping industry leaders from the LGBT community stand out as role models that many women, young and old, are proud to look up to and emulate. Having been featured in BuzzFeed, CNN, Forbes, Fortune and the New York Times, the national organization is quickly becoming a leader in encouraging and bringing greater diversity to the technology industry.

Get geeky with techy folk, enjoy delicious adult beverages, make new friends and connections and discuss the upcoming Tech & Innovation Summit at the Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia August Happy Hour. Tickets are free and available at the Eventbrite website.

About the Lesbians Who Tech Organization
Lesbians Who Tech is an organization that hosts monthly meetings for women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. Their goal is to create a channel for lesbians with a love of tech to form business and personal connections, as well as build networks of mentors and business investors. Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of over 8,000 women with local chapters around the world.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech, visit their website at http://lesbianswhotech.org/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/24/2015 -- On the heels of a successful inaugural May event, the Philadelphia Chapter of Lesbians Who Tech is announcing a second Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia Happy Hour, taking place this July 9, 2015, from 5pm until 7pm. The City Director, CJ Bachmann of 1SEO.com Digital Agency, arranged with one of her company's many clients to reserve space at the coveted City Tap House in Philly to create another opportunity for women who work in the technology industry, or who simply love everything tech, to network, land gigs and make new connections. As such, the group invites techies of every kind to join them in Philly and discuss advancements in the technological industry, as well as happenings in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.

While the Happy Hour officially takes place on July 9, it comes right after the conclusion of June's LGBT Pride Month. This year's celebration brought support from industries of every size and shape – from Lucky Charms to Google, and so much more. The breadth of industries that participated in showing their support was tremendous, as were the community reactions to those supportive declarations. While a minority of the reactions were negative, the advancements made in the LGBT movement are nothing to be shy about. For instance, a recent consumer survey by Google found that over 50% of consumers are more likely to do repeat business with a company that values equality, and Adweek's research has shown that business owners showing their support for gay rights can see positive effects for their company. The July Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia Happy Hour is the perfect opportunity for members of the community to share their insights and stories.

About The Lesbians Who Tech Organization
The Lesbians Who Tech organization is about more than just the community though, it's about like-minded women coming together to learn from each other while they discuss the industry that they love. By creating social networks of women with a technological admiration, the organization aims to increase and promote the representation of LGBT members in the industry, as well as the community's attendance at the annual Tech & Innovation Summit taking place from October 1-4, 2015, in New York City. Interested individuals can learn more about the summit, or can simply discuss the latest wearable devices or other technological advancements, at the upcoming Philadelphia Happy Hour.

Tickets for the Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia Happy Hour are available on Eventbrite's website. While admission is free, participants can leave a donation that will go towards this, and future, events. Join 1SEO.com Digital Agency's CJ Bachmann and Jolin Bachmann to enjoy a night of great conversation, delicious drinks and new connections.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2015 -- Lesbians Who Tech is a monthly meeting of women in the gay community who work or are interested in the technology industry. The community aims to create an effortless channel for lesbians with a love of all things tech to form connections and build networks of colleagues, associates and friends. While Lesbians Who Tech is a global community of more than 8,000 women in and around the tech industry, they have local chapters around the world for professional and recreational techies to meet like-minded individuals near them. Celebrating the establishment of the new Philadelphia Chapter of Lesbians Who Tech, the group is announcing a Happy Hour on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

The group will be bringing tech love to the City of Brotherly Love from 5 to 7 PM (ET), and invites anybody and everybody interested to join them. CJ Bachmann, VP of Operations for 1SEO.com Digital Agency, has been helping to establish the Philadelphia Chapter and will be hosting the event as the chapter's new City Director. She encourages women in and around the Philadelphia region to come and "get geeky with techy folks just like you."

About Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia May Happy Hour
The Lesbians Who Tech (and friends) Philadelphia May Happy Hour event will take place at the Pennsylvania6 (Penn6) restaurant, located at 114 S. 12th Street in Philadelphia, PA, 19107. Named one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, Penn6 features a post-prohibition style atmosphere that transports guests back to the 1930s. Admission to the Happy Hour Event is free, and the restaurant features unbeatable food and drink specials. Attendees can enjoy a variety of affordable libations as they discuss a topic they love with peers who are as enthusiastic about it as they are.

Of the total number of people in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, women account for only 1 in 15. Adjust that number for applicable lesbians, and it drops dramatically. As an under-represented group, women are rarely quoted in mainstream media as experts and are largely unavailable to participate in many of the industry panels. Lesbians Who Tech wants to change this trend and raise awareness of how amazing the industry can be and the vast opportunities it can present. That is why the group encourages lesbians throughout Philadelphia to join their Happy Hour, represent their community and make new friends and connections.

Interested techies can order tickets via the Eventbrite website.

To learn more about Lesbians Who Tech visit their website at Lesbianswhotech.org

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