NGLCC

What NGLCC does

NGLCC (National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce) is a U.S. nonprofit advocacy and certification organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Washington, DC. It serves as the exclusive third-party certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses in the United States, issuing the Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) designation that is recognized by over one-third of the Fortune 500 and codified in MOUs with six federal agencies (USDA, Commerce, Labor, HUD, DOT, SBA). The organization operates a two-sided platform connecting 2,500+ certified suppliers with 438 corporate partners, supported by a federated network of 53 domestic and 24 international affiliate chambers spanning 40+ countries.

NGLCC's core product is the LGBTBE certification program ($899 for initial certification, $499 for recertification, valid three years; fees waived for local affiliate chamber members), augmented by event programming (Sip & Pitch, Webinar Wednesday, the annual International Business & Leadership Conference), capacity development (XLR8, Mentorship Program), industry-specific councils (Construction & Related Services, National Legal Industry), and the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC) coalition. Its technology stack is modest: a proprietary Certified Shared Database (CSD) built with Google support that aggregates supplier data from NGLCC, WBENC, NaVOBA, and NMSDC, plus the NGLCC Nexus online portal. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Revenue derives from a diversified mix: recurring corporate partnership subscriptions, membership dues routed through local affiliate chambers, certification and recertification fees, event and conference revenue, and sponsored educational programming (notably the NGLCC x JPMorgan Chase "Chase for Business" course series). The organization is governed as a nonprofit with a board of directors, has no parent company or traditional equity funding, and reports approximately 20 staff members. Growth is driven by network expansion (international affiliate chambers), regulatory advocacy embedding LGBTBE certification in public contracting, and coalition-level infrastructure (NBIC, CSD) that makes NGLCC a default node in cross-segment supplier diversity programs.

Name

NGLCC

Legal name

National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://nglcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NGLCC is a U.S. nonprofit chamber of commerce and the exclusive third-party certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses, operating the LGBTBE certification, a network of 2,500+ certified suppliers, 438 corporate partners, and 77 affiliate chambers domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Local affiliate chamber membership fees. LGBTQ and allied businesses join local chambers to access national certification benefits.
2. Certification Fees: Certification fee of $899 and recertification fee of $499 (waived for affiliate chamber members). These fees apply to businesses not joining local affiliate chambers.
3. Corporate Partnership Programs: Corporate partners pay to align with NGLCC and gain access to certified LGBTQ+ suppliers for diverse supply chain inclusion.
4. Events and Conferences: Revenue from signature events including the annual International Business & Leadership Conference, Sip & Pitch programs, and matchmaking events.
5. Educational Programs: Partnership programs like NGLCC x JPMorgan Chase provide free educational courses, with potential sponsorship and partnership revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NGLCC is the exclusive third-party certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses in the United States, providing the Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) certification. The organization operates a national and international network of 53 domestic and 24 international affiliate chambers, engages 438+ corporate partners (including over one-third of the Fortune 500), and delivers educational programs, mentorship, matchmaking events, policy advocacy, and the Certified Shared Database (CSD) that aggregates diverse supplier data across multiple certifying bodies.

Product overview

NGLCC is a chamber of commerce and advocacy organization, not a technology software company. Its primary offerings include LGBTBE Certification (exclusive third-party certification for LGBTQ-owned businesses), event programs (Sip & Pitch, Webinar Wednesday, annual International Business & Leadership Conference), capacity development programs (XLR8, Mentorship), industry councils (Construction & Related Services, National Legal Industry), the NBIC coalition, NGLCC Global international division, and the online NGLCC Nexus portal. These products and programs collectively support LGBTQ business development through certification, networking, education, and supplier diversity initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LGBTBE Certification: Certified LGBT Business Enterprise certification program - the exclusive third-party certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses
• NGLCC Global
• XLR8
• Mentorship Program
• Sip & Pitch
• Webinar Wednesday
• National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC)
• NGLCC x Chase for Business

Quantifiable outcome

• LGBTQ and allied community spends more than $917 billion annually on goods and services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Google provides generous support for the Certified Shared Database (CSD), a collaborative diverse supplier database shared among NGLCC, WBENC, NaVOBA, and NMSDC. Google's mission to 'organize the world's information' supports NBIC's goal of making supplier diversity data more accessible.
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGLCC partners with JPMorgan Chase to offer free educational courses through the 'Chase for Business' program. Sessions cover topics including capital access, cash flow management, digital marketing, and supplier diversity. This partnership provides business development resources to LGBTQ entrepreneurs.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGLCC partners with WBENC through NBIC coalition to promote cross-segment diversity and inclusion. WBENC joins NGLCC and NaVOBA in the Certified Shared Database initiative.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMSDC is a core partner in the NBIC coalition and joined the Certified Shared Database in February 2024, enabling corporate members to search diverse suppliers across multiple certifying organizations.
• National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaVOBA partners with NGLCC through NBIC to represent veteran-owned businesses in diversity initiatives and the Certified Shared Database.
• U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSBC is a founding member of NBIC coalition, advocating for African American chambers and businesses alongside NGLCC's LGBTQ business constituency.
• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSHCC partners through NBIC to represent Hispanic business interests and promote cross-segment diversity in corporate America.
• U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSPAACC collaborates through NBIC coalition to advance Pan Asian American business interests in supplier diversity.
• WEConnect InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEConnect International connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers globally and partners through NBIC for cross-segment diversity initiatives.
• Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIPP advocates for women entrepreneurs and partners through NBIC coalition with NGLCC.
• Disability:INcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability:IN is a leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion, partnering through NBIC to represent disability-owned businesses.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGLCC has established MOUs with SBA (2012 & 2015) to promote LGBTQ business inclusion in SBA programs and procurement opportunities.
• U.S. Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with Department of Commerce (2011) to advance LGBTQ business interests in trade and economic development.
• U.S. Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with Department of Labor (2013) to promote LGBTQ-inclusive workforce and business development.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with USDA (2016) to include LGBTQ businesses in agricultural and rural business development programs.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership to include LGBTBE suppliers in housing and urban development contracting opportunities.
• U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership to include LGBTQ businesses in transportation-related contracting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA): Certifying body for veteran-owned businesses and NBIC partner alongside NGLCC. Shares the certification + corporate-member + CSD integration model and serves a comparable supplier diversity segment.
• WEConnect International: Global certifying body for women-owned businesses and fellow NBIC partner. Comparable internationally, mirroring NGLCC Global's mission of connecting certified diverse suppliers to multinational corporate buyers across borders.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): Largest US certifying body for women-owned businesses and a fellow NBIC coalition member. Directly comparable to NGLCC: exclusive third-party certification, corporate partner program, affiliate chapter network, and co-participant in the Google-supported Certified Shared Database.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): Certifying body for minority-owned businesses in the US; NBIC partner and CSD member. Operates the same exclusive-certification + corporate-partner + affiliate-chamber model that NGLCC uses for the LGBTQ+ segment.
• Disability:IN: Leading nonprofit for business disability inclusion and NBIC coalition member. Directly comparable: corporate partner program, certification/disability-owned business designation, supplier diversity advocacy, and shared participation in the Certified Shared Database.
• U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC): National advocacy organization for Black-owned businesses and founding NBIC coalition member (alongside NGLCC). Comparable chamber-of-commerce model, though more advocacy-focused than exclusive certification.
• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC): National chamber representing Hispanic-owned businesses and NBIC coalition member. Comparable: chamber-of-commerce structure, corporate partnerships, certification-style programming, and policy advocacy.
• U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC): National chamber representing Pan Asian American businesses and NBIC partner. Comparable chamber model focused on supplier diversity, corporate partnerships, and policy advocacy for a specific demographic business community.
• Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP): Advocacy organization for women entrepreneurs and NBIC coalition member. Comparable: federal policy advocacy, corporate engagement, and educational programming for a specific demographic business community.

Regional players

• Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC): Canada's LGBTQ+ chamber and certifying body, affiliated with NGLCC Global. Operates the same exclusive-certification + corporate-partner model for the LGBTQ+ community in Canada, making it NGLCC's clearest international counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nglcc
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• Facebookfacebook.com/nglcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2060617
• Instagraminstagram.com/nglcc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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