LGBT Business Certification (LGBTBE®)
Become LGBTBE® certified!
The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) on the LGBT Business Enterprise certification program. Become a member of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber and your application fee is waived.
The NGLCC is the nation's only third-party certification body that verifies that eligible businesses are majority-owned by LGBT individuals, and subsequently grants LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE®) designation to such businesses as part of its LGBT Supplier Diversity Initiative.
By becoming a certified LGBTBE, business are able to build relationships with America’s leading corporations, generate prospective business and clients, and collectively team with each other for contracting opportunities.
Certified LGBTBEs are routinely sought after by NGLCC Corporate Partners who are looking to increase their purchasing within diverse communities. Does your business meet the following criteria?
- Majority (at least 51%) owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBT person or persons who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
- Exercises independence from any non-LGBT business enterprise
- Has its principal place of business (headquarters) in the United States
- Has been formed as a legal entity in the United States
Have questions about the LGBTE certification? Learn more at http://www.nglcc.org/get-certified and visit the NGLCC’s Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the NGLCC at 202-234-9181.
Reminder! As a member, your application fee is waived if you are a member of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber. Join TODAY!
