Supplier in the Spotlight: GEI Inc. and JJ Marie Gufreda
July 2 | By Kaela Roeder
(JJ Marie Gufreda at book signing)
Telling the stories of business owners is a passion of ours at the NGLCC. The experiences of our ever-growing roster of certified LGBT Business Enterprises are all unique, significant, and most of all, inspirational. The story of JJ Marie Gufreda, founder of GEI Inc., is no exception.
The Diversity Alliance For Science: Making Way in Supplier Diversity
July 2 | By Kaela Roeder
(Photo from DA4S West Coast Conference, Day One)
NGLCC Reflects on Stonewall 50
June 28 | By Allyson Parco
The celebration and reflection we feel during Stonewall 50 / World Pride in NYC is an important statement attesting to the past, present, and future of the LGBT community. Beginning on the night of June 28, 1969, what started off as a police raid at the gay bar on Christopher Street soon became a multi-day act of resistance against decades of mistreatment and targeting. During the 50th anniversary of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn, we remember those who paved the way for the modern LGBTQ rights movement on the national and global scale.
3 Tips for an LGBT Entrepreneur
June 25 | By Kaela Roeder
There are many factors to consider when it comes to starting a business. What is the best way to get your name out? How should I network with other businesses? We at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) looked to our friends at Forbes for some advice, and put our own #LGBTbiz spin on the tips and tricks we found.
1. Build a Network
What to Expect from the 2019 International Business and Leadership Conference
June 20 | By Kaela Roeder
(Martha Stewart speaking at the 2018 NGLCC International Business and Leadership Conference)
NGLCC Global Spotlight on Agents of Change: The Phluid Project and LGBTI Inclusion
June 20 | By Alexandra Parker
This piece is part three of a three-part series, which highlights the work of NGLCC’s partners to advance the well-being and economic empowerment of the global LGBTI community.
Finalists Announced for 2019 LGBT Biz Pitch Competition
June 19 | By Amol Pandit
Radimo
Dan OwensWith a range of products for different body types, skin tones, and gender identities, Radimo is a gender-fluid clothing marketplace and inclusion consulting agency redefining traditional fashion and shopping standards. Radimo gives you the ability to support products designed, customized, and handmade by marginalized individuals and business owners. By encouraging accessibility, affordability, and confidence in personal presentation, Radimo is here to help you become your best you. Learn more at https://www.radimo.la.
4 Recommendations for LGBT Allies in the Business World
June 17 | By Kaela Roeder
Our Co-Founder & CEO, Chance Mitchell, once stated “Economic and social visibility go hand-in-hand as we march toward equality and opportunity for all.”
What Pride Means To Our Founders
June 17 | By Kaela Roeder
Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson at the 2018 NGLCC International Business and Leadership Conference
NGLCC Global Spotlight on Agents of Change: EY and LGBTI Inclusion
June 12 | By Alexandra Parker
Beth Brooke-Marciniak (pictured above), Global Vice Chair of Public Policy; Diversity and Inclusiveness sponsor at EY, at the 2018 Global LGBTI Business Week
