Come learn about the programs and assistance available to LGBT-owned small businesses, and register as a certified LGBT-owned small business with the NGLCC. Registration is recommended.

By becoming a certified LGBTBE, businesses are able to build relationships with America’s leading corporations, generate prospective business and clients, and collectively team with each other for contracting opportunities. As corporate America becomes more inclusive and further diversifies its supply chain, certification offers the opportunity for LGBT-owned businesses to differentiate themselves from their competitors.

• Learn how LGBT-owned small businesses benefit from the NGLCC LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE) certification
(http://nglcc.org/get-certified)
• Leverage the resources and information provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration into lucrative procurement contracts
• Take advantage of emerging procurement opportunities now open in California as well as Massachusetts. Companies interested in working with LGBTBEs include over 1/3 of the Fortune 500! (http://nglcc.org/corporate-partners)
• Network with other LGBT–owned enterprises and local business assistance partners

Who should attend:
• Currently certified LGBTBEs seeking new growth strategies
• LGBT business owners
• Local business leaders
• Supplier Diversity and procurement professionals
• Anyone committed to the economic advancement of LGBT people

Event Registration Information:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=riqf89aab&oeidk=a07ecgug7c4104ff5d3