Co-Founders Sid Tripp & Leah Bartley created The DownEast Pride Alliance (DEPA) to fill a need in the Southern Maine LGBTQ business community. Utilizing technology, marketing & networking, Proactive Resources manages for DEPA tri-monthly eblasts to keep supporters informed about monthly “Business After Hours” networking events, event press releases & fundraising campaigns for its local online business Directory of Services. PRD also created business cards for DEPA networking, hand bills, registration forms, newspaper ads & posters. PRD also maintains a comprehensive online Community Calendar of Events, as well as extensive social media updates on Facebook & Twitter. Through Proactive Resources, DEPA utilizes a smart approach to informing inquisitive supporters with up-to-the-minute LGBTQ business news.