On last evening, Anthony Galloway & David Dodd presented the epic Cocktails and Cufflinks. Chicago has a reputation of serving as the corporate headquarters for many of the Fortune 500 companies. A well-known secret with in the city is that many of the members of our community are vested stakeholders and gainfully employed by these companies. The premise of Cocktails and Cufflinks is to bring together African American LGBTQ professionals and the like in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces to meet-and-greet as well as network. The goal is to create an on-going opportunity for dialogue that will forge formidable personal and professional relationships. The idea is not only brilliant but also serves as a much needed outlet that brings together the members of the city that no longer feels enticed to frequent weekly night clubs. Held at the uber luxurious Raffaello Hotel: drumBar 18^th fl, located in Streeterville, Chicago’s professionals conjoined at 5:30 for an after work engagement cocktail and the place was packed with representation from all demographics. Over fine cocktails, we established working relationships that will serve as assets in our personal and professional lives. The strategy was well planned and executed gentlemen. Kudos on a job well done!   Deo