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One outstanding LGBT business owner will be recognized for his/her entrepreneurial spirit as demonstrated by the company's business performance, innovation, growth, and personal service to the community. The winner will receive a cash grant of $5,000 The deadline for 2008 applications has passed. To learn more about this annual award, please contact businessaward@nglcc.org .
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The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Wells Fargo share a commitment to support the needs of LGBT small business owners. NGLCC and Wells Fargo first joined together in 2005 to launch the NGLCC/Wells Fargo LGBT Business Owner of the Year Award, and 2008 will mark the 4th year of the award.  | 2007 Award Winner Noma Hanlon, President of Hanlon Brown Design Based in Portland, Oregon, Hanlon Brown Design specializes in creative graphic design solutions for print, Web, and interactive media. Hanlon Brown Design operates two offices in Oregon and Arizona, and is known for providing design services to some of the world's leading brands. Noma is known for her dedication to nurturing Portland's growing design community, which she helped to pioneer. |
 | 2006 Award Winner Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. Based in Washington, D.C., Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. specializes in developing and implementing effective PR and marketing strategies for the LGBT consumer market. In 2006, Witeck and Combs co-authored Business Inside Out: Capturing Millions of Brand Loyal Gay Consumers (Kaplan Publishing) which is considered to be the first-ever book on marketing insights, practical tips and strategies for the LGBT market. |
 | 2005 Award Winner Howard Buford, Founder and CEO, Prime Access, Inc. Based in New York City, Prime Access, Inc. is a full-service agency focused on advertising and marketing communications for African American, Hispanic, and LGBT consumers. Howard Buford's experience in advertising and marketing communications spans nearly three decades, and he has twice been recognized by OUT Magazine as one of the 100 most influential gay and lesbian people in America. |
