Joint Statement on Marriott International Membership by NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson and Co-Founder and CEO Chance Mitchell

Contact:  Kate Karasmeighan   202.419.0440 (office)  

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 news for LBGT owned businesses that can bring value to Marriott and other NGLCC corporate partners.

It’s also important to note that the NGLCC works closely with several companies in the hospitality industry. In fact, Wyndham Hotel Group is a founding member of the NGLCC. In addition, the NGLCC works with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, Starwood, and Kimpton Hotels.

About NGLCC

The NGLCC represents the interests of an estimated 800,000 to 1.4 million LGBT owned businesses. Through its affiliated network of 45 state and local chambers and business organizations as well as 8 internationally, the NGLCC is the largest LGBT business development and economic advocacy organization in the world.