Co-Founder & CEO
Chance Mitchell has dedicated his efforts to fighting for equality for the LGBT community. Mitchell, along with co-founder Justin Nelson, launched the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) in November 2002. "It is a concept that is long overdue. Our community is at the forefront of economic growth and innovation and the time has come for us to leverage the economics of equality. Having a national group advocating for LGBT businesses, employees and benefits will give our community a united voice with the financial strength to support it," noted Mr. Mitchell at a recent gathering of community leaders in Washington, DC.
Prior to launching the NGLCC, Mr. Mitchell provided information technology assistance and litigation management services to one of the nations top law firms. His former projects encompass some of the largest cases in the country.
Prior to his work in the legal arena, he served as an executive for a global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce company where he coordinated e-business initiatives, managed client relationships and developed strategic marketing plans. In addition, Mr. Mitchell developed e-business strategies that targeted niche industries, while focusing on customer acquisition, retention, and branding in order to maintain a strong competitive advantage.
Mr. Mitchell is dedicated to increasing access to capital, resources and economic opportunity for the LGBT community. Mr. Mitchell believes that the creation of the NGLCC was the next logical step in the quest for equal rights. For his work in doing so, he, along with Mr. Nelson, was named in December 2002 to the "Top 100 Greatest Gay Success Stories of 2002" by OUT Magazine.
Mr. Mitchell holds a BBA in Finance from Texas Christian University and a Master of Science in Information and Telecommunications Systems for Business from the Johns Hopkins University.
His entrepreneurial spirit and strong business and technology skills ensure that he is the right man for the right job as the team continues to expand opportunities for the LGBT community, while providing activism through economics.
