Business Briefs is Kentuckiana Rainbow Chamber of Commerce’s monthly business-networking event to promote the success of the GLBT and Ally Professionals in Kentuckiana. The event is organized by KRCC, Starbase Q, and The Rainbow Reader. The event occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Each month a KRCC member gives a 10 minute presentation about their business.

Starbase Q will be offering great drink specials.

The meetings are free and open to the general public.

Make sure to attend each month to meet new people and network!

About the Speaker

Richard was instrumental in the founding of the local Adult Children of Alcoholics Al-A-Non Programs in Louisville. He served as president-elect for the Kentucky Adult Children of Alcoholics Organization after serving on the founding sub-committee for the establishment of the National Association For Children of Alcoholics. While working at the Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center, he helped establish community services for children of alcoholics. His program was awarded a national award from Washington in 1983 as one of the outstanding prevention programs in the country. Seven County Services honored Richard’s achievements by being one of the original receivers of their Outstanding Services Awards. While clinical director at The Family Place: A Child Abuse Treatment Agency, he worked to help establish community standards for the treatment of victims of sexual abuse and those who offend against them.

In the arts, Mr. Coomer worked at The Kentucky Center For The Arts as a floor manager for sixteen years, helping to establish their volunteer program. He also served on the Associates Board for Actors Theatre for three years. As an Associate Board Member for Shakespeare in Central Park, he aided in the renovation of the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater.

Richard began working with the gay community in the 70’s and was one of the original founders of the Louisville Gay and Lesbian Hotline. Richard also worked with the HIV and AIDS community, having served on the Kentucky AIDS Task Force. Richard is a founding member of The Kentuckiana Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Richard was a presenter on WFPL’s State of Affairs program about Gender Identity which received an award from The Public Radio News Directors for call-in programs.

For the last 16 years, Richard has practiced in the private sector.

Richard has also presented various workshops and seminars all over the US and Canada.

Richard G. Coomer, LCSW
1169 Eastern Parkway
Ste 411
Louisville, KY 40217
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