The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is a diversity supplier certification organisation with a mandate is to help LGBT owned businesses within their communities and on a national level. 

Reported Metrics 

-Over $1.15 billion estimated annual revenues for certified LGBT business enterprises in 2015(Annual revenues for each business estimated to be over $2.4 million)

-1551 Certified LGBT Business Enterprises

-NGLCC’s certification is accepted by 290 corporations 

Resources & Opportunities

-NGLCC has a Covid-19 resource hub

-Among other program NGLCC has a program called XLR8 designed to help LGBT-owned businesses grow and succeed in a highly competitive market

-The NGLCC also created the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC) which fosters business opportunities among all major diverse business groups. 

-NGLCC hosts frequent events including business pitches, educational webinars and networking opportunities. 

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Our Review

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is a huge player in supplier diversity. The organization came to life in November 2002. The founders’ realized that economic inclusion could be a significant pillar of the LGBT equality movement, and that while LGBT businesses made significant contributions into the economy, there were still barriers to overcome.

The organization's influence spreads across the United States with a mandate to help an estimated 1.4 million LGBT business owners within their communities and on a national level. Their robust network and certification program increases access to strategic growth opportunities. 

NGLCC encourages all its members to build relationships that create a better fighting chance in the corporate world. It incentivizes and encourages its large list of corporate partners to hire LGBT owned and certified small businesses. Other benefits include group purchasing power, professional development opportunities, publications, advocacy, and information exchange.   

NGLCC has created and spearedheaded programs and events aimed at helping LGBT businesses grow and succeed in a highly competitive market. NGLCC promises all certified LGBT members access to networking opportunities with other local LGBT owned businesses as well as access to local and national programming and events. It is also regarded by its corporate members as one of the leading supporters of supplier diversity in America, with over 1/3 of the Fortune 500 recognizing its certification.

NGLCC Says

“If you are an LGBT business owner and not yet certi-fied, that means you’re leaving opportunities on the table to help your business grow. For the LGBT com-munity, that also means missing out on one of our role models, job creators, and future success stories. By being certified, you also help us and other leaders to capture the most accurate snapshot possible of the economic progress made by the LGBT community - and remind us of the work yet to be done”

Website

https://nglcc.org/