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National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in 2024 Presidential Election, Committing to a Future of Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Empowerment for Diverse Communities
Washington, D.C. – The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the leading voice in advancing economic empowerment, equity, and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse-owned businesses across the United States, today announced its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President and Governor Tim Walz for Vice President in the 2024 election. This endorsement reflects the NGLCC’s dedication to supporting leaders who prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and advocate for the success of minority and diverse-owned businesses.
“With LGBTQ+ rights and DEI initiatives under intensified attacks, the stakes for this election are monumental for our community. Vice President Harris and Governor Walz have consistently championed policies that foster economic opportunity, strengthen access to capital, and support the growth of LGBTQ+ entrepreneur” said Justin Nelson, Co-Founder and President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). “Our endorsement of Vice President Harris and Governor Walz is consistent with our commitment towards creating an equitable economic landscape for diverse entrepreneurs, and the economic empowerment of diverse entrepreneurs.
“Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to advancing policies that support marginalized communities, champion DEI, and create an equitable economic landscape for diverse entrepreneurs,” said Chance Mitchell, Co-Founder and CEO of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). “They have consistently demonstrated their commitment to advancing economic opportunity for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, ensuring that our voices are heard in the halls of power. Their dedication to expanding access to capital for diverse businesses, supporting start-up growth and reducing regulatory barriers is directly aligned with our mission of economic empowerment for diverse communities.”
The stakes of the 2024 Presidential Election are monumental. In endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the NGLCC is endorsing leadership that aligns with the NGLCC’s unwavering commitment to inclusion initiatives, the rights and protection of the LGBTQ+ community, and the economic empowerment of diverse-owned businesses nationwide.
This endorsement by the NGLCC represents a decision made solely by the NGLCC and does not reflect the position of any individual NGLCC affiliate chambers. NGLCC encourages partner organizations with governance allowing political endorsements to give due consideration to their own endorsement. This endorsement stands as a public declaration of NGLCC’s support for leaders who share the organization’s vision for an equitable, inclusive future.
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The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ+ people and the businesses they own.
