NGLCC By the Numbers
NGLCC's network includes:
- 2,000+ certified LGBTBEs
- Nearly 450 Fortune 500 corporate partners
- 53 domestic affiliate chambers
- 27 global chambers
More than 160 corporations, including Wells Fargo, Facebook (Meta), and PG&E, actively recognize LGBTBE-certified businesses as part of their diverse supply chains.
Corporate Partners Leading the Way
JPMorgan Chase has partnered with NGLCC to sponsor local affiliate LGBTQ+ chamber membership and certification fees, reducing barriers for LGBTQ+ business owners seeking certification.
Wells Fargo offers scholarships for Communities of Color LGBTBEs through their NGLCC partnership, sponsoring local affiliate chamber membership dues.
Toyota expanded their diverse spend categories to include NGLCC certification alongside NVBDC (veteran) and Disability:IN certifications.
Benefits of LGBTBE Certification
LGBTBE certification through NGLCC provides:
- Access to corporate supplier diversity programs at nearly 450 Fortune 500 companies
- Networking opportunities at NGLCC conferences and regional events
- Business development resources including mentorship programs
- Inclusion in NGLCC's supplier database searchable by corporate buyers
To qualify, businesses must be at least 51% LGBTQ+-owned, operated, managed, and controlled.
How to Get Certified
LGBTQ+-owned businesses can apply for LGBTBE certification through NGLCC at nglcc.org. The process involves:
- Completing the online application
- Submitting ownership documentation
- Undergoing a site visit or interview
- Annual recertification to maintain status
Many local LGBTQ+ chambers offer application assistance and may have sponsorship programs to offset certification costs.
