FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2024
Washington, DC — The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of
the LGBT community, in collaboration with its partners in the National Business Inclusion
Consortium (NBIC), proudly announces the ninth annual cohort of Best-of-the-Best corporations
in America dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion across all diverse segments. The
prestigious Best-of-the-Best designation will be presented at the Best-of-the-Best Awards on
November 14, 2024, as part of NBIC Unity Week.
NGLCC spearheaded the formation of the NBIC, which represents a collective economic power
of more than $9 trillion annually, with substantial contributions to the marketplace and
workplace. Only companies demonstrating industry-leading results across all diverse segments
are eligible to receive this prestigious honor from the NBIC, whose members include:
● The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
● Disability
● The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
● The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
● The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc (USBC)
● The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
● The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
● WEConnect International
● Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
● The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson stated, “These Best-of-the-Best companies set a
high standard for ensuring inclusion is ingrained in every aspect of their business—from their
internal practices to how they engage with suppliers and customers. Their ongoing commitment
shows that diversity isn’t just a goal; it’s an essential driver of innovation and success. We’re
proud to recognize these outstanding organizations that lead the way in fostering opportunities
for all diverse communities.”
The 2024 Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion are:
Accenture
ADP
Amazon
AT&T
Bank of America
Bayer AG
Boston Scientific
Bristol Myers Squibb
Caesars Entertainment
Capital One
CDW
Chevron
Comcast NBCUniversal
Corning Incorporated
Cox Enterprises
CVS Health
Eaton Corporation
EY
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Google
GSK
Hilton
Humana
IBM
Intel Corporation
JLL
JPMorganChase
Kellanova
Macy’s, Inc.
MassMutual
Merck
New York Life
Northwestern Mutual
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pfizer Inc
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
RTX
Salesforce
Shell USA
Sodexo
T-Mobile US, Inc.
T arget Corporation
TD Bank
The Walt Disney Company
T oyota
Truist
United Parcel Service
Unitedhealth Group
Vistra Corp
Wells Fargo
NGLCC Co-Founder & CEO Chance Mitchell remarked,
“These companies continue to raise the bar in creating inclusive environments where diverse talent and suppliers can thrive. Their leadership proves that supporting diversity is more than a one-time initiative—it’s a continuous effort that positively impacts the economy and society as a whole. While we celebrate their
achievements at the Best-of-the-Best Awards, the real reward is the ongoing work they do to
create a more inclusive world for everyone.”
ABOUT NGLCC:
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT community and
the largest global organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for LGBTQ
people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBTQ-owned businesses. For more
information, visit NGLCC.org.
MEDIA CONTACT :
press@nglcc.org
