The Columbus Blue Jackets will celebrate diversity and inclusion in the sport with Hockey is for Everyone Night when the Jackets host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7pm.
Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community are invited to join us in a celebration of Pride with this special ticket offer.
A portion of each ticket will be donated to Stonewall Columbus to support their mission to increase visibility, inclusion, and connection for the LGBTQ+ community.
Columbus Ohio Gay Lesbian Ally Hockey Association will have a scrimmage game from 1:45 – 2:45pm at Nationwide Arena.
Just added: There will be a random name drawing for an exclusive pre-game fan experience (limit 4 spots).
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE PRIDE AS PART OF HOCKEY IS
FOR EVERYONE NIGHT! TICKETS WILL INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE PRIDE-THEMED GIFT WITH THE OPTION TO
ADD THE VIP PRE-GAME HAPPY HOUR
WE WILL HAVE 2 LOCAL LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING FROM
FUNDRAISERS THIS YEAR!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE SITE BELOW.
DCCO Members:
Its been a while since we’ve emailed you! We took the time to reflect on how to best serve our members. One way is through benefits and discounts. DCCO is proud to offer the following member benefits in partnership with SOCA.
PartnerShip. Discounts on FedEx shipping. More information about the program is attached.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Group Rating. More information is here.
Energy Cost Savings. More information on the program is here.
LegalShield. Legal services for your employees. More information is attached.
We look forward to securing more benefits for you as the year continues. If there is something you specifically need help with, please let us know!
As a reminder, our Facebook page is the best place to learn about upcoming events! We hope to see you soon!
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RE: NGLCC & JPMorgan Chase Education Series: Windows of Opportunity
Business Leaders:
The Diversity Chamber, in collaboration with NGLCC and JPMorgan Chase are excited to share a continuing eduction and certification/membership opportunity to LGBT+ businesses in Central Ohio.
NGLCC is partnering with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to offer free Chase for Business educational courses designed to help LGBT+ entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. From navigating your cash flow to marketing in a digital world, these guided sessions focus on addressing immediate and long-term financial needs and building resiliency. You can use the link below to view the recordings of our previous three sessions:
JPMorgan Chase x NGLCC Education Series Previous Session Recordings
Additionally, learn how you can get your NGLCC Affiliate Chamber membership and LGBTBE Certification fees sponsored by JPMorgan Chase at the link here. We hope you will join for our next session: Windows of Opportunity on Thursday, February 9th at 1pm ET: REGISTER HERE to join us.
The session will cover:
- How to discover capital and networking opportunities:
- Define supplier diversity and apply those findings to your business
- Stand out during the procurement stage and navigate the challenges of governmentcontracting
- Access corporate supplier diversity programs for future partnerships
- Plan for certification – and use it to your advantage
- Nurture your relationships with government organizations and corporate businessesFor more information on the JPMorgan Chase & NGLCC education series, you can follow the link here: NGLCC x JPMorgan Chase Webpage.Interested in other resources for supporting your business? Visit chase.com/businessconsultant.Cheers,Allison Harrison, President
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Grow your business through LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®) certification
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is partnering with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) to certify 100 LGBT+ business enterprises. Chamber membership and certification fees will be sponsored by JPMorgan Chase’s Office of LGBT+ Affairs and distributed through the NGLCC.
Becoming certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE®) can open the door to new business growth opportunities. Large national and multi-national corporations like JPMorgan Chase have spent billions with diverse businesses and are looking to meet companies like yours. Supplier diversity programs enable corporations to find and work with certified businesses and ultimately impact local economies.
This LGBTBE® initiative is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participating businesses are to be determined by NGLCC, resulting in an approved certification. To participate, your business should meet the following criteria:
- $100,000+ in annual revenue
- 2 years or more in business
- 51% or more of the business is owned and controlled by LGBT+ person(s) who are U.S. citizens or lawfulpermanent residents and therefore eligible to be certified as an LGBTBE
- Suggested industries by NGLCC include, but are not limited to:
o Manufacturing – healthcare, food and beverage, flexible film, personal care products, ingredients o Logistics and Transportation – trucking, cargo
o Legal Services
o Money Managers – treasury, acquisitions, mergers
o Technology – cybersecurity, blockchain
o Executive search firms
o Personal protective equipment product manufacturing
When you’re ready to get started, follow the steps below. All applicants must be approved by NGLCC first to participate.
- Applicant sends email to mailto:education@nglcc.org requesting to participate.
- NGLCC approves applicant participation and makes introduction to local affiliate chamber.
- Applicant becomes a member of their local affiliate chamber and completes certification process.
- Local affiliate chamber invoices NGLCC for the applicant’s membership dues, and applicant’s certification feeis waived.
To learn about the benefits of certification and the program, click here. If you have any questions, please contact
Event title: NGLCC Webinar Wednesday: How to Do Business With NIKE Event date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 2pm – 3pm ET
Event link: click here
Zoom link: click here
Business Leaders:
You’re invited! NGLCC Webinar Wednesdays are BACK and better than ever in 2023! Join DCCO and NGLCC on Wednesday, February 22 at 2pm ET in partnership with NIKE
for “How to Do Business With NIKE.” This webinar will cover the necessary steps to get involved in NIKE contracting and procurement opportunities, including registering with NIKE, what the company is looking for in a strategic partner, and any relevant sourcing
opportunities, followed by a Q&A session.
NGLCC Webinar Wednesdays are designed to keep LGBTQ business owners up to date on business development webinars and trainings; online matchmakers, both B2B and corporate; support with drafting capability statements and RFPs; and much, much more to help our businesses and community stay strong and ready for the year ahead.
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions about the event, please direct them to Business.DI@nike.com.
Business Leaders:
You’re invited! Join DCCO on February 24, 2023 for a special Black History Month
Edition of the NGLCC LGBT Sip & Pitch Friday series! This Sip & Pitch event will spotlight Black LGBTQ+ Certified LGBTBE® suppliers as they pitch their businesses to a panel of experts and fellow business owners for positive, constructive feedback and new ideas. This monthly program is a great opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ+ business owners in Central Ohio, as well as across the nation — even if you are not pitching.
Interested in pitching at this event? Click here to apply, or to be considered to pitch at future Sip & Pitch events. Although these are mock pitches, these programs are a tremendous opportunity for business owners to:
● Receive no-cost constructive feedback to help you improve your pitch
● Be in a judgment-free, safe-space for you to practice your pitch
● See and be seen by representatives from NGLCC Corporate Partners and fellow Certified LGBTBE® companies seeking your goods & services
● Learn what other NGLCC Certified LGBTBE® suppliers do
Remember: You do not need to present a pitch to join DCCO at this event! Click
here to learn more about NGLCC Sip & Pitch and stay tuned for upcoming programs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — America’s LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will once again find a vital lifeline this year stemming from the ongoing partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, and Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace.
Today the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opened applications for the NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, a program made possible by a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund. The grants are expected to range from $10,000 to $25,000 and funds can be used for things like updating security and security protocols, updating/purchasing new equipment, community involvement, marketing and PR services, updating digital/e-commerce presence, purchasing product, staff training programs, employee pay and/or staff incentivized wages, COVID-19 recovery, and maintenance/updating of current infrastructure.
“We often say at NGLCC that if you can buy it, an LGBTQ+-owned business can supply it,” said NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson. “That is especially true of the LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and establishments across America who kept our communities and first responders fed throughout the pandemic and have been so active in the recovery. We’re proud to again partner with Grubhub, with the support from the Grubhub Community Fund, in offering grants to support businesses throughout the nation this round with an even wider scope of opportunities for grant utilization to help them succeed.”
“NGLCC has been an incredible partner to Grubhub, and it was a no-brainer to renew this program which has supported so many LGBTQ+-owned businesses across the country,” said Dave Tovar, Grubhub’s senior vice president of Communications and Government Relations. “We’ve heard so many stories of how independent restaurants have used these grants to do amazing things for their business and in their communities, and I’m excited to see what new and exciting things come out of the next group of grant recipients.”
Once again, under the innovative grant program, the NGLCC has set a goal to allocate 30 percent of the funds to businesses owned by people of color and transgender and gender expansive (TGX) individuals. Between now and March 2023, NGLCC will roll the grant program out regionally, with applications for East Coast establishments launching on January 24, 2023 through February 14, 2023. Applications for the Central US will open in February 2023, and those for the West Coast will roll out in March 2023. Restaurants wishing to learn more about applying for grants should visit nglcc.org/ghgrant.
The NGLCC’s network of more than fifty Affiliate Chambers across America will once again help amplify this grant opportunity to support local restaurants. Those local chambers will again benefit from this initiative’s Affiliate Chamber Fund. In addition to supporting local efforts to share the grant opportunity, this fund has and will continue to enable any establishment that receives a grant that is not currently a member of an NGLCC local affiliate chamber to have one year of membership paid.
For more information on the Community Impact Grant Program regarding restaurant eligibility requirements, timelines, how to apply, and more, please visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) suppliers.
www.nglcc.org @nglcc
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.
MEDIA CONTACT:
press@nglcc.org
SOURCE National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
JOIN US for the 3rd annual “Out with Elected Officials” presented by COAACC, the Diversity Chamber, and other groups. This free online event is a great opportunity to meet local and statewide elected leaders and those seeking office. Bringing community together is more important than ever!
Dear Friends,
Yesterday, we were honored to announce the endorsement of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. We can’t underestimate the importance of LGBTQ+ businesses and their impact on our nation’s economy, contributing $1.7 trillion each year. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris understand this and will work to build a stronger, more equitable economy, promote entrepreneurship, tackle structural racism, fight systemic injustice, and end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people once and for all.
We invite you to join us this Friday, September 4 at 1 pm ET for a virtual roundtable with special guests, small business owners, and LGBTQ+ leaders. The roundtable will highlight NGLCC’s endorsement of the Biden-Harris ticket – the most pro-equality ticket in American history. RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/314206/
OTHER LGBTQ+ & SMALL BIZ EVENTS THIS WEEK
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TODAY in Arizona: Todos Con Biden: Arizona Latino Small Business Roundtable
MEDIA/DOSE OF JOE
- Biden for President released two new ads targeting younger voters and voters of color. The ads, “Everybody Votes” and “Adrianna,” premiered on television during MTV’s Video Music Awards.
- @JoeBiden: I’m thrilled to announce our grassroots fundraiser with our friends. I hope you’ll join @DrBiden, @JVN, @Karamo, @TanFrance, @Antoni, and @BobbyBerk this Tuesday. Chip in to reserve your spot:
https://joe.link/3gBYnUA - @JoeBiden: The deadly violence we saw overnight in Portland is unacceptable. Shooting in the streets of a great American city is unacceptable. I condemn violence of every kind by anyone, whether on the left or the right. And I challenge Donald Trump to do the same.
- @JoeBiden: Donald Trump has been president for almost four years. The temperature in the country is higher, tensions run stronger, divisions run deeper. And all of us are less safe because he can’t do the job of the American president.
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The 2019 NGLCC Business & Leadership Conference Heads to Sunny Tampa, FL!
Our 2019 International Business & Leadership Conference will take us to sunny Tampa Bay, Florida and the beautiful Tampa Convention Center! This globally recognized conference is the largest LGBT business event on the planet. The NGLCC Conference delivers innovative leadership programming as well as networking and engagement opportunities for more than 1,400 LGBT and allied business leaders. Cutting-edge educational programs include inspiring keynote speakers, the annual B2B Boot Camp for certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs), a local chamber development track, Marketplace Expo, one-on-one Matchmaker meetings between suppliers and Fortune 500 companies, and much more.
