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About NGLCC

The NGLCC is the business advocate and direct link between lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business owners, corporations, and government, representing the interests of more than 1.4 million LGBT businesses and entrepreneurs. The NGLCC is committed to forming a broad-based coalition of LGBT owned and friendly businesses, professionals, and major corporations for the purpose of promoting economic growth and the prosperity of our members.


What we do:

  • Facilitate cooperation among state and local LGBT chambers and business groups.

  • Provide the ability to collect and disseminate news and information central to the success of LGBT businesses and professionals on a national level.

  • Partner with the financial services sector to enhance opportunities for members to start or grow their business.

  • Work with corporate partners, other organizations and the community at large to ensure increased opportunity and equality for LGBT professionals.

  • Provide supplier diversity certification to help LGBT businesses gain more procurement opportunities.

  • Stay on the forefront of legislative issues and provide strong advocacy efforts for LGBT business causes.

NGLCC's New Logo

NGLCC's new logo represents our three main communities--corporate partners, affiliate leaders, and certified suppliers--and how they work together to find opportunities.


2012 Small Business Priorities

On January 25, NGLCC President Justin Nelson conducted a 30-minute Q&A conference call with Chairman Fred Hochberg from the Export-Import Bank about ongoing Obama administration priorities for small business owners.