NGLCC - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

08/22/2025

What. A. Night. 🎶✨ Mixtapes & Milestones: Epic ‘80s Party at was one for the books! Big thanks to our sponsors , in partnership with and , for helping us throw the ultimate throwback celebration. 🕺💃

08/19/2025

We’re just getting started here in Las Vegas for — stay tuned for a week of connection, celebration, and opportunity!

06/24/2025

NGLCC’s Biz Pitch Competition will be returning to this year’s International Business & Leadership Conference (August 19-22 in Las Vegas, NV), and the application to pitch your business, product, or a new innovation is NOW OPEN!



Finalist companies will be selected to participate on stage at conference and give their best 5-minute pitch before the conference plenary audience while gaining valuable feedback from an expert panel of judges. The winner of the NGLCC Biz Pitch will receive a prize package worth $50,000, including $25,000 in cash and $25,000 in business support services.

If you are interested in participating in the 2025 NGLCC Biz Pitch Competition, please complete and submit the application form (https://nglcc.formstack.com/forms/2025bizpitch) no later than Thursday July 10 at 11:59pm PT. Please note, past finalists of the NGLCC Biz Pitch are not eligible to apply again.

Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions about the competition or application process!

05/29/2025

Join NGLCC’s Heritage Committee in celebrating Pride Month with an inspiring storytelling session that explores the intersection of q***rness, healing, and leadership. Sacred Walker, a Jamaican-born, Black q***r woman, proud LGBTBE, and founder of Everyday Superheroes Coaching Inc., shares how her journey of personal transformation became the foundation for a purpose-driven business.

Through reflections on identity, visibility, and inclusion, this session will highlight how psychological safety, cultural pride, and presence can drive business success and empower visionary leadership in the LGBTQ and allied community. Attendees will walk away with a personal story of identity-driven entrepreneurship, tools for building psychological safety and authentic leadership, insights on q***rness and culture as business assets, and inspiration to lead with clarity, wellness, and purpose.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nb5yLnY9QZiE9pn_aCIa_A

05/07/2025

Don’t miss your chance to save on registration for the 2025 NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas! Early bird pricing ends Thursday, May 16, so be sure to secure your spot at the nation’s premier LGBTQ business event before rates go up. Register now and join us August 19-22 at the iconic Bellagio! https://www.nglccconference.com/

02/25/2025

📢 Join Us for a Special Retail Edition of Sip & Pitch! 🛍️🍷

Calling all business owners and retail industry pros! This Friday at 3:30 PM ET, join us for a special Retail Edition of Sip & Pitch—where entrepreneurs can showcase their businesses, get valuable feedback, and network with corporate partners and peers.

Whether you're pitching or just sipping and cheering, this is your chance to connect and grow in a supportive space. Don't miss it!

🔗 Register now: https://nglcc.org/event/nglcc-lgbtq-sip-pitch-fridays-february-2025/

01/29/2025

Kick off 2025 with us at our first Sip & Pitch Friday of the year! Join us Friday, from 3:30–5 PM ET for an exciting afternoon featuring three incredible businesses pitching live to a panel of expert judges.

This event is proudly sponsored by BMO U.S., who will spotlight their Zero Barriers to Business Specialty Lending program—a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide businesses with better access to capital, educational resources, and meaningful partnerships.

During the Communities & Conversation segment, BMO representatives will share more about this empowering program and invite your questions. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with BMO and explore how their program could help take your business to the next level!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduCopz8oH9NVifMa9Ir3Wny01cLy-jBo

01/21/2025

🌟 Vote for NGLCC Member Tyris Manney in the Entrepreneurs of Impact Competition! 🌟

We’re thrilled to celebrate Tyris Manney, CEO & Founder of Tyris Manney Beauty and a proud member of NGLCC and the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois! Tyris was a standout contestant in the Biz Pitch Competition at the 2024 NGLCC Conference and is now a finalist in the Entrepreneurs of Impact Program!

Tyris has the chance to win $25,000, receive mentorship from Daymond John, and even be featured in Forbes—but he needs YOUR vote to advance to the next round!

🗳️ Voting is open until January 30th, and every vote makes a difference. The process requires signing into Facebook to verify your vote. Vote now and help Tyris shine: http://entrepreneurofimpact.org/2025/tyris-manney

Let’s show our support for this incredible LGBTQ+ entrepreneur!

One visionary will be featured in Forbes, receive a one-on-one mentoring session from Daymond John, and take home $25,000.

01/13/2025

🎙️ Exciting News! NGLCC Presents: Building with Pride 🎉
 
Get ready to be inspired by Building with Pride, our brand-new podcast amplifying the voices of Certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs)! 🌈
 
Through in-depth interviews, we’ll dive into the incredible journeys, challenges, and triumphs of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, showcasing the resilience and innovation that define our community. From authentic storytelling to valuable business insights, this podcast is a celebration of LGBTQ+ business excellence.
 
✨ Building with Pride aims to:
🔹 Raise visibility for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
🔹 Foster meaningful connections
🔹 Empower our community through shared experiences
 
The first episode launches soon!

01/09/2025

Join us for an engaging 45-minute workshop to honor and celebrate Black History Month by deepening our understanding of its history, significance, and impact. This session will explore the origins and evolution of Black History Month, reflecting on why it remains relevant today and how it supports ongoing efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Participants will learn about influential Black figures who have made remarkable contributions to civil rights, science, literature, politics, and beyond. We will also share some notable LGBTQ+ community members who have impacted Black history. Together, we’ll discuss meaningful ways to participate in Black History Month, from supporting Black-owned businesses to engaging in continuous learning and community involvement.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-iqqjwqHtclZR2wlNeAT2vSYsLBCg6u #/registration