Featured Business & ProfessionalUse the 2008 Corporate Equality Index to insure that you are making purchases with those Companies that are GLBT or GLBT friendly! For Local Companies, see our "Business Directory" Section. Special Announcement: We are pleased to announce that the LOGO Channel is now operational on Comcast Channel 294. Many thanks to all of you that supported the Chamber's Efforts in making this happen. |
WelcomeNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DUPONT CIRCLE Jeff Childress & Rick Johns Dear Jeff & Rick, I am pleased to welcome the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to our family of chambers! When you are part of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), your members are joining a network of 45 state and local LGBT chambers and business organizations across the United States - - as well as nine international affiliates. The NGLCC is the largest LGBT business development and economic advocacy organization in the world and advocates on behalf of an estimated 800,000 -1.4 million LGBT owned businesses in the United States. As a result of your affiliation with the NGLCC, your members now have a national business voice in Washington, DC and are connected to LGBT owned and allied businesses across the country and around the world. Additionally, members will have the opportunity to take advantage of great affiliate benefits such as business and service discounts, special pricing on travel and lodging, conferences, and other NGLCC programs and initiatives designed to strengthen and grow their businesses. The Memphis G&LCC’s members will also receive an affiliate listing in the NGLCC’s National Online Business Directory – the largest online directory of LGBT owned and friendly businesses! I would also encourage your members to learn more about our Supplier Diversity Initiative (SDI). The NGLCC is the exclusive certification agency for LGBT owned businesses, and serves as the bridge between Corporate America and LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs). This initiative means that America’s top corporations are seeking to do business with LGBT owned companies, just as they do with ethnic minority and women owned businesses. Since the SDI’s pilot in 2005, more than $75 million has been spent with NGLCC certified suppliers. You are our local partner that brings this opportunity to your members and the direct link between LGBT area businesses and the NGLCC SDI! Furthermore, your members have the opportunity to become certified with the NGLCC and to do so at a discounted affiliate rate - - all because of your affiliation with the NGLCC! Once again, welcome to the NGLCC family! You will find that the network of chambers and businesses available to you is one of the most useful resources you could have. I applaud you in taking this step to organize the Memphis area LGBT business community and I look forward to working with you. Together we will achieve great things! Justin G. Nelson Justin G. Nelson |
SearchThird Wednesday ReminderCOCKTAILS & NETWORKING Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Hosted by: July Announcement:Are you the 2008 NGLCC/Wells Fargo LGBT Business Owner of the Year? Apply today for your chance to win $5000. We're pleased to announce the release of the NGLCC/Wells Fargo LGBT Business Owner of the Year Award application. The NGLCC works with Wells Fargo on an annual basis to recognize one outstanding LGBT business owner for his/her entrepreneurial spirit as demonstrated by the company's business performance, innovation, growth and personal service to the community. The winner of the award will receive a $5000 cash grant and be recognized at the NGLCC National Dinner: An Evening of Courage, November 7th, 2008, in Washington, DC. To learn more and download the application, visit www.nglcc.org/businessaward. Questions may be directed to businessaward@nglcc.org. |