The Equal Rights Coalition in Vancouver - A Political Win but an Economic Missed Opportunity
November 27 | Phil Crehan
Generating the Evidence Base in Latin America & the Caribbean: A Unique Partnership to Collect Data on LGBTI Exclusion
January 2 | By Phil Crehan
Corporations As Social Change Makers? Panel Discusses New UN Standards of Conduct for Business
December 19 | By Tyler Brent
“If we are to achieve faster global progress towards equality for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and intersex people, businesses will not only have to meet their human rights responsibilities, they must become active agents of change.”
- Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
An Algorithm for Diversity: LGBTI Inclusion in Tech
November 29 | By Lauren Weiser
The technology industry has seen tremendous growth in the past decade, creating more online and digital platforms that shape an increasingly interconnected world. Many people benefit from this – as both the creators and users of this technology. However, many groups do not get the same experiences from using or creating technology.
Supplier in the Spotlight: Think Transition Inc.
November 17 | By James Gleason
How does your business create inclusive environments for transgender or transitioning people? If you're struggling to come up with an answer, you may want to get in touch with Danny Terrero of Think Transition Inc., which helps businesses welcome and support transgender and gender non-conforming employees.
Supplier in the Spotlight: Frye, Benavidez & O'Neil
November 13 | By James Gleason
Phyllis Frye has led the way for the transgender movement over the past four decades, earning her the nickname of the "Grandmother" of the transgender movement. Nationally recognized for her work in promoting transgender issues, Phyllis continues her advocacy through her work at Frye, Benavidez and O’Neil, PLLC, and takes exclusively transgender clients, guiding them through the Texas court system to change their names and genders on legal documents.
Frye, Benavidez & O'Neil in the Spotlight:
Supplier in the Spotlight: Forbrich & Associates
November 8 | By James Gleason
Comprehensive technology support is the backbone of many organizations, providing a framework for employees to conduct business and protecting the business from an array of risks. LGBTBE Forbrich & Associates provides a variety of personalized services for business to operate comfortably, knowing that their technology needs are being met. We chat with founder Chris Forbrich about starting his business.
Forbrich & Associates in the Spotlight
Supplier in the Spotlight: Ori.ai
November 7 | By James Gleason
Making sure that patients have access to healthcare is no easy task, but it's one that is becoming increasingly important in today's medical community. LGBTBE Ori.ai, founded by co-founders Seth Halpern and Brett Westphal, is using AI to modernize the process of finding patients and helping patients connect with the care they need.
Ori.ai in the Spotlight
Remembering Ceci Gratias
November 6 | By Jonathan Lovitz
November 6, 2017
Dear NGLCC Community:
Our hearts go out to everyone at the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (AGLCC) following the loss of former President and CEO, Ceci Gratias.
NGLCC Global and the Embassy of Sweden Co-Convene Experts to Discuss Inclusive Growth for LGBTI People
November 3 | By Phil Crehan
On National Coming Out Day and the eve of the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, NGLCC Global and the Embassy of Sweden convened experts and hosted over 140 people to discuss the value of LGBTI inclusion for the public sector, private sector, and for international economic development efforts.
