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2026 Virtual Sip & Pitch Events
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January 29 | No theme
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February 26 | Food & Beverage Edition
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March 26 | IT, Technology, & Cybersecurity Edition
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April 30 | Pride Guide Edition
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May 28 | No theme
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June 25 | Legal Edition
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July 23 | No theme
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September 24 | Construction & Architecture Edition
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October 29 | Own It! Edition
How It Works
Sip & Pitch is a chance for LGBTQ+ and allied business owners to informally present their business pitch to a panel of experts and fellow business owners for positive, constructive feedback and new ideas. Presenters are chosen and invited beforehand to pitch, but if you’d like to be considered to pitch in the future, please apply at this link: https://nglcc.formstack.com/forms/sipandpitchapplication
Why Should I Pitch?
Although these are mock pitches, these programs are a tremendous opportunity for NGLCC community businesses to enjoy:
- No-cost constructive feedback to help you improve your pitch, whether a casual elevator pitch, coordinated matchmaking opportunity, or formal pitch for upcoming RFPs
- Judgment-free, safe-space for you to practice your pitch. Everyone in the room wants to help you succeed and share best practices
- See and be seen by representatives from NGLCC Corporate Partners and fellow Certified LGBTBE® companies seeking your goods & services. Participation is a great way to build relationships with key buyers and strategic partners while presenting to a national audience eager to see your innovations
- Learn what other NGLCC Certified LGBTBE® suppliers do. You will likely be amazed to hear what some of your fellow NGLCC members are up to which could lead to ways for you to work together
Share Your Idea
Apply to Pitch
Want to pitch with NGLCC? Apply online and you will be notified if selected to pitch. Please note that all sessions are recorded & livestreamed for future attendees to view.
Past Sip & Pitch Recordings
- Friday, February 23rd
- Friday, March 29th
- Friday, April 26th
- Friday, May 31st
- Friday, June 28th
- Friday, September 27th
- Friday, October 25th
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays: January 28, 2022
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays: Black History Month Edition | February 2022
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays: March 25, 2022
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays: April 22, 2022
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays: June 24, 2022
- NGLCC LGBT Sip & Pitch Fridays: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition | September 23, 2022
- NGLCC LGBT Sip & Pitch Fridays: TGX Edition | October 28, 2022
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays: Black History Month Edition | February 19, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | March 19, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | April 16, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | May 21, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | June 11, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | August 20, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | September 24, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | October 15, 2021
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | April 24, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | May 15, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | May 29, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | June 12, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | June 26, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | July 17, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | July 31, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | August 14, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch: Affiliate Edition | September 17, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | September 25, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | October 16, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | October 30, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch: BRG Special Edition | November 11, 2020
- NGLCC Sip & Pitch Fridays | December 11, 2020
Get Involved
Interested in judging?
If you are an NGLCC Corporate Partner interested in judging during the pitch rounds, please contact us.