LGBTBE
LGBT Business Enterprise
CertificationsDefinition
A business that is at least 51% owned by an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender) individual.
More Information
LGBTBE certification is exclusively issued by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The certification connects LGBT-owned businesses with corporations committed to inclusive supplier diversity. NGLCC is recognized by most Fortune 500 companies as the certifying authority for LGBT-owned businesses.
Example
A public relations firm owned by a gay entrepreneur can obtain LGBTBE certification through NGLCC to access corporate supplier diversity programs.