CoCi's mission is to support the growth and success of minority LGBTQ-owned businesses through certification and business development by creating equal opportunities for the economic advancement & the empowerment of the minority LGBTQ business community.
In our work to support the minority Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) community, CoCi brings together business leaders from a range of industries to work together, share best practices, and foster success.
CoCi’s member businesses cross multiple diverse segments, industries and certifications. Support of the NGLCC CoCi offers your company an excellent opportunity to increase your engagement with these businesses and to enlarge your footprint within these diverse communities.
Have questions? Want to get involved with the Communities of Color Initiative? Contact our team today!
Benefits
- Join the CoCi community and network with other Certified LGBTBE® companies with NGLCC
- Participate in CoCi activities and events on the local and national level
- Access to CoCi’s business development web-series presented by fellow Certified LGBTBE® companies, corporate partners, and organizational allies of the NGLCC
Support CoCi
Your support will allow NGLCC to:
- Book panelists, speakers, and venues
- Produce best-in-class educational and networking events that will advance our mission in supporting minority LGBTQ-owned businesses and their growth
- Create educational materials, curriculum and opportunities for CoCi member businesses
- Develop marketing materials to further grow the number of CoCi members and certified minority owned LGBTBE companies
Our Partners
Thanks to our partners for your continued support of the Communities of Color Initiative.
Upcoming Events
Recent Blogs
08.01.2022
National Black Business Month 2022: Identity and Intersectionality
03.07.2022
Incorporating Intersectionality into the DEI Space
02.11.2022
Businesses of the Month: Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs
01.05.2022
National Black History Month: Identity and Intersectionality
09.22.2021
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from NGLCC!
07.01.2021
Closing Thoughts on Pride 2021: The Rise of Rainbow Capitalism and More
06.03.2021
NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month 2021
09.30.2020
