http://www.nglcc.org NGLCC -- National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Fri, 16 May 2008 12:13:54 CDT en-us http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16946 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16946 Fri, 09 May 2008 14:01:57 CDT NGLCC Joins AARP, NFIB, Business Roundtable, SEIU and Others in Divided We Fail CoalitionHealthcare Affordability, Long-Term Financial Security Focus of NGLCC AgendaWashington, DC - Today, the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) joined the nation's leading consumer, business, labor and community organizations when NGLCC executives signed the platform of the Divided We Fail Coalition. The NGLCC joined the effort to make access to quality, affordable health care and long-term... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16723 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16723 Tue, 06 May 2008 09:45:07 CDT For Immediate Release(May 6, 2008) Yesterday the leadership of the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) urged leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet not to support H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act. "The name itself is deceiving, said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson. "This legislation would do exactly the opposite of preserving freedom of the internet."In a letter to Subcommittee Chairman... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15757 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15757 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:54 CDT For Immediate Release (April 3, 2008) Today the NGLCC announced that the organization has been named the 2008 recipient of the National Leadership Award from the National Gay Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). The Award will be presented at the NGLTF New York Leadership Awards on April 7th, 2008. The event will take place in New York City at the New York Times Center. In a letter to the NGLCC, NGLTF Executive Director Matt Foreman wrote "Your hard work over the last five years, your consistent... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16024 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16024 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:19:45 CDT For Immediate Release (April 2, 2008) The NGLCC announced today that a major focus of this year's NGLCC National Business and Leadership Conference will be sharing tools for attendees to secure their businesses in the face of a challenging economy. "Attendees can look forward to three days of business symposia, panel discussions, development seminars and networking events that will cover many important topics. These include Cash Flow Solutions: Business Financing in a Challenging Market,... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15085 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15085 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:13:44 CST Today, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) announced the launch of NGLCC New York (NGLCCNY): The Tri-State LGBT Chamber and Procurement Council. http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14750 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14750 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:12:22 CST Today, the NGLCC urged the passage of The Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2007 (S.2521). http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14087 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14087 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:13:09 CST NOVEMBER 19, 2007 (Washington, DC) Today the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) announced that it is hosting NGLCC’s Wall Street Tribute to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank on Monday, December 3, 2007 at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will be presented by Goldman Sachs, Citi and Bank of America.“We are celebrating the Chairman’s leadership and commitment to diversity in financial services,” said NGLCC co-founder and President Justin... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13744 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13744 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:43:07 CDT (Washington, DC) The National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Wells Fargo Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that Noma Hanlon, president of Portland, Oregon’s Hanlon Brown Design has been named the NGLCC/Wells Fargo LGBT Business Owner of the Year Award winner for 2007. Hanlon Brown Design will be recognized at the 2007 NGLCC National Dinner, An Evening of Courage, on November 2nd at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC and will receive a cash grant of... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13672 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13672 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:15:29 CDT For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (Washington, DC) Today, the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) congratulated the U.S. Senate on the unanimous passage of legislation that extends the federal Internet tax moratorium by seven years. “This unanimous consent of the Senate shows the progress and dedication that lawmakers have made towards securing a tax free internet to the benefit of businesses as well as consumers,” said NGLCC co-founder and President,... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13427 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13427 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:55:07 CDT The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) have added Dr. M.V. Lee Badgett to their roster of speakers at the first-ever Out & Healthy National LGBT Health Conference and Expo, presented by Aetna. http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13214 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13214 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:10:31 CDT Today the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) commemorated the worldwide observance by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and their allies of National Coming Out Day. http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13227 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13227 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:56:11 CDT Today, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) addressed issues surrounding the Internet Tax Moratorium in correspondence to Congressional Leaders. http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13189 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13189 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:09:22 CDT On October 1, 2007 the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and 220 other national, state and local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied advocacy organizations sent a strong letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging the passage of an Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) that includes sexual orientation and gender identity. http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12902 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12902 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:46:37 CDT Today, the leadership of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) congratulated the Human Rights Campaign Workplace Project for their sixth annual successful release of the Corporate Equality Index (CEI). http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12901 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12901 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:36:25 CDT Last week the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) produced the first NGLCC Destination Industry Seminar and Reception in Washington, DC. http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12045 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12045 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:51:35 CDT Washington, D.C. �"The National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is pleased to add a quality company like Marriott International to the ever growing list of corporations that are reaching out and utilizing certified LGBT suppliers in their diverse supply chain. The NGLCC is excited to work with Marriott and others in corporate America to ensure their supply chain looks like their customer and employee base or the customer and employee base they are trying to attract. This is good... http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11979 http://www.nglcc.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11979 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:14:10 CDT Earlier this month the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU), designed to increase opportunities for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LBT) women-owned businesses.