2014 National Dinner Honorees
December 1 | By Andy DiAntonio
LGBT Supplier of the Year: Excel Global Partners
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NGLCC By the Numbers: 2002-2014
November 12 | By Andy DiAntonio

A New Infographic Series Telling the NGLCC Story
As part of the lead up to this year's National Dinner, NGLCC is putting together a series of infographics which will trace the growth and impact of NGLCC over the last 12 years. The first infographic in the series, NGLCC by the Numbers: 2002-2014, offers a general overview of our Affiliate Chambers, certified LGBTBEs, and Corporate Partners. The second LGBTBEs: Empowering LGBT Entrepreneurs delves into the hundreds of LGBTBEs across the country.
LGBTBEs: Empowering LGBT Entrepreneurs
WeTRADE: LGBT Business Summit in Colombia
November 11 | By Michael Castellano

Growing in a Diverse Market
Successful Launch of a National Affiliate Chamber in Mexico
October 30 | By Michael Castellano

NGLCC Global celebrated the launch of its official national affiliate chamber in Mexico, the Mexican Federation of LGBT Entrepreneurs (FME-LGBT), last week from October 23 to 24. The two-day launch event and conference at the Marriott Reforma Hotel in Mexico City was sold out to the public and attended by nearly 150 people from across the country who traveled to the capital to learn about the new chamber and network with fellow entrepreneurs.
NGLCC Announces 2nd Class for Predictable Success!
October 29 | By Brandon Schenk

Continuing our mission to strengthen and support LGBT people and their businesses, our inaugural LGBTBE® Strategic Growth & Development Institute last March brought together NGLCC certified suppliers to explore change and capitalize on sustainable growth. The NGLCC continues to build off of this success and grow to new heights with our 2nd LGBTBE Strategic Growth & Development Institute: Predictable Success.
LGBTBE in the Spotlight:Premium Resource
October 14 | By Brent Stewart

An advertising specialties company headquartered in Felton, California has recently been afforded an opportunity through their LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE) certification.
New Supplier Diversity Law in California
October 14 | By Justin Nelson

Late last month, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 1678.
AB1678: Much to Celebrate, Many to Thank
October 14 | By Justin Nelson

“This is a major step forward in leveling the playing field for thousands of
LGBT business owners in California.”
Amid a cavalcade of recent pro-LBGT legislation, Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of AB1678 demonstrates the importance of economic inclusivity in the pursuit of full LGBT equality.
NGLCC Global in Peru
October 9 | By Michael Castellano

NGLCC Global was on the road last week! Our team was conducting an internal evaluation in Peru as part of the strategic, public-private partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of this partnership is to encourage and support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business owners and entrepreneurs in developing countries. Peru represents NGLCC Global’s third focus country, following initiatives in Colombia and Mexico, which actually will officially launch in Mexico City October 23-24.