National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce New York

What National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce New York does

National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce New York (NGLCCNY) is a private non-profit membership organization founded in 2008 and headquartered at 340 W. 42nd Street in New York City. Operating with a team of 1-10 employees, the chamber serves the LGBTQ+ and allied business community across the Empire State, including the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and greater New York. It functions as the exclusive Metro New York certification partner for the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative, granting it sole local authority to certify LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and connect them with corporate procurement opportunities.

NGLCCNY's core offerings include the LGBTBE Certification program, a searchable online Business Directory of certified suppliers, an Events Program (M3 Monthly Mixers, OWN IT workshops, Biz Pitch competitions, webinars, scholarships, and the annual NGLCCNY Summit), a six-tier Membership Program priced from $300 to $3,000 per year, and a tiered Corporate Partnership Program. The organization delivers these services through the GrowthZone/ChamberMaster membership management platform rather than proprietary technology. Named corporate partners include American Airlines, Bank of America, EY, IBM, JP Morgan, AMC Networks, New York Life, Paramount, PepsiCo, TD Bank, Northwestern Mutual, Wells Fargo, and BSE Global, among others.

NGLCCNY's revenue model is anchored by recurring annual business membership dues and corporate partnership fees, supplemented by transaction-based event registration fees ($20 per non-member attendance at M3 mixers). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The chamber's distribution channels include direct membership sales via its website, in-person events, a public business directory, and direct corporate partnership sales aimed at enterprise procurement and supplier diversity teams.

Name

National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce New York

Legal name

National LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce New York

Website

https://nglccny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NGLCCNY is a New York-based non-profit chamber of commerce and the exclusive Metro NY certification partner for the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative, serving LGBTQ+ and allied businesses through LGBTBE certification, a tiered membership program, networking events, and corporate partnership matchmaking with Fortune 500 procurement teams.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $300 to $3,000 across six tiers (Non-Profit Community Partner, Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) providing access to networking events, educational programs, certification support, and directory listings for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners pay for access to certified LGBT supplier database, matchmaking events, procurement opportunities, and visibility among the LGBTQ+ business community. Partners include American Airlines, Bank of America, EY, IBM, JP Morgan, AMC Networks, and others.
3. Event Registration Fees: Non-members pay $20 registration fee for M3 Monthly Mixers while members attend free. Additional educational events and workshops may have associated fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

NGLCCNY is a non-profit chamber of commerce that serves LGBTQ+ and allied businesses in the New York metropolitan area. It delivers LGBTBE (LGBT Business Enterprise) certification, a searchable business directory, networking events, educational programming, and corporate partnership programs connecting certified suppliers with major corporations for supplier diversity procurement.

Product overview

NGLCCNY operates as a chamber of commerce offering a portfolio of interconnected membership and certification services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include LGBTBE Certification (which certifies LGBT-owned businesses for corporate procurement), a Business Directory (searchable database of certified suppliers), Events Programming (monthly mixers, webinars, workshops, and annual summits), Corporate Partnership Programs (connecting corporations with LGBTBE suppliers), and a tiered Membership Program (ranging from $300 to $3,000 annually). These services are delivered through the GrowthZone/ChamberMaster platform for membership management and event registration. The organization does not offer a standalone software product but rather facilitates business networking, certification, and supplier diversity connections for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses in the New York metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LGBTBE Certification Certification program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Business Enterprises that certifies LGBT-owned businesses (51%+ owned) and connects them with corporate procurement opportunities through the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative.
• Business Directory Searchable online directory of certified LGBTBE suppliers and member businesses organized by industry categories including advertising, technology, finance, travel, and more.
• Events Program Event programming including monthly mixers (M3), webinars, workshops, and the annual NGLCCNY Summit focused on business education and networking.
• Corporate Partnership Program Corporate partnership program connecting corporations with certified LGBTBE suppliers through matchmaking events and procurement opportunities, including access to ERG/BRG roundtables, pitch programs, and networking events.
• Membership Program Tiered business membership program with six tiers ranging from $300 to $3,000 annually providing access to networking, education, certification support, and business development resources for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses.
• Supplier Diversity Initiative Program providing opportunities for certified LGBTBE suppliers to gain exposure within corporate procurement processes, including searchable database access, matchmaking events, and business development tools.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NGLCC (National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGLCCNY is the exclusive Metro New York certification partner for the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative (SDI). The SDI certifies LGBTBEs and provides opportunities through searchable database and matchmaking events held across the country.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Disability:IN: National disability-inclusion business organization that certifies disability-owned businesses and runs a corporate supplier-diversity program. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce/certification/matchmaking model as NGLCCNY for a different minority segment.
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): The national parent organization of NGLCCNY and the body that issues LGBTBE certification. Directly comparable in mission (LGBT business advocacy, certification, supplier diversity) and is the grantor of NGLCCNY's exclusive Metro NY affiliate status.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): The leading national certifier of women-owned businesses and operator of a corporate supplier-diversity matchmaking program. Directly comparable as a parallel diversity-certification chamber competing for the same corporate procurement-diversity budgets.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): National MBE certification and corporate matchmaking body with an affiliated council network structure analogous to NGLCCNY's relationship with NGLCC. Competes for the same corporate supplier-diversity spend across minority-owned business segments.

Emerging players

• Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA): Non-profit supporting LGBT MBAs and business students, with conference programming analogous to NGLCCNY's Summit. Smaller scope (focused on MBA pipeline) but overlapping mission around LGBT business development.
• StartOut: Non-profit accelerating LGBT entrepreneurship, with programming (mentorship, founder events) that overlaps NGLCCNY's OWN IT and mentorship offerings. Smaller and more venture/startup-focused, but comparable in mission and audience.
• Out Leadership: Organization building LGBT+ business networks across corporate C-suites. Comparable in serving LGBT+ business community/advocacy mission but focused on senior executive engagement rather than SMB certification and supplier diversity.

Broad incumbents

• US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Largest Hispanic business chamber in the US with a national affiliate network structure directly analogous to NGLCCNY/NGLCC. Comparable in chamber-of-commerce operating model, tiered membership, and corporate partnership programs, but serves a different minority segment.
• National Black MBA Association: Long-established national professional association for Black business leaders with a chapter-network model, corporate partnerships, and professional development programming. Comparable in membership-association structure but focused on a different demographic.

Regional players

• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce – San Francisco (NGLCC-SF): Another regional NGLCC affiliate chamber operating the same model in the Bay Area. Direct functional parallel to NGLCCNY — a regional certification and corporate partner chamber for LGBT businesses in a different metropolitan geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NGLCCNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nglccny
• Instagraminstagram.com/nglccny

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