Gpecc - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber Of Commerce

What Gpecc - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber Of Commerce does

The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce (GPECC) is a private non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1979 and headquartered at 1101 N Central Ave #108 in Phoenix, Arizona. For 45 years it has served the LGBTQ+ and allied business community across the Greater Phoenix region through a tiered membership program (annual dues ranging from $25 for students to $10,000 for Platinum Corporate Partners), an online business directory spanning 100+ categories, a public job board, and an events calendar listing 720+ events including networking mixers, educational workshops, and community gatherings. The organization also operates the Equality Chamber Foundation, a separately incorporated charitable arm providing scholarships and community support.

The organization's revenue is generated through recurring annual membership dues, ticketed and free events, and a four-tier corporate partnership program (Small, Medium, Large, Platinum) featuring named partners including Wells Fargo, SRP (Salt River Project), Spectrum Medical Care Center, Vanguard, and CO+HOOTS. GPECC employs a community-led go-to-market motion that relies on member testimonials, referral programs, event-driven engagement, and member orientation sessions. Its digital presence is built on Squarespace with ChamberMaster for membership management; there is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no disclosed headcount or revenue figures. Distribution is regional and direct, serving SMBs, individual professionals, nonprofits, and government entities within the Greater Phoenix geography.

Name

Gpecc - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://equalitychamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce (GPECC) is a 45-year-old non-profit chamber of commerce headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, providing tiered memberships, an online business directory, a job board, and 720+ events annually to LGBTQ+ and allied businesses across the Greater Phoenix region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Membership Association

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Lgbtq business chamber
• Business networking events
• Membership association services
• Corporate partnership programs
• Community business advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: GPECC generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees from businesses (for-profit and nonprofit), individual professionals, students, and corporate partners. Membership tiers range from $25/year for students to $10,000/year for Platinum Corporate Partners. Auto-renewal is available with annual billing.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticketed events and activities including Paint and Sip workshops, Headshots & Happy Hour networking events, and various educational programs. Some events have attendance fees while others are free.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners sponsor the organization at various tiers (Small, Medium, Large, Platinum), providing financial support in exchange for visibility and association with the LGBTQ+ business community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GPECC provides tiered chamber membership for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, nonprofits, and individuals in the Greater Phoenix area, bundled with a searchable online business directory, member networking events and workshops, a job board, and corporate partnership/sponsorship programs. The Equality Chamber Foundation, its charitable arm, supplies scholarships and community support.

Product overview

GPECC operates as a membership-based chamber of commerce serving the Greater Phoenix LGBTQ+ and allied business community. The organization provides a suite of interconnected services centered around its tiered membership programs, an online business directory, event programming, job board, and corporate partnership opportunities. The core offering consists of membership access to networking events, business visibility through directory listings, educational workshops, and community advocacy, supported by the Equality Chamber Foundation for scholarship initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GPECC Membership Programs Tiered membership programs for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals, including Micro Business (1-4 employees), Small Business (5-25), Medium Business (26-99), Large Business (100+), nonprofit tiers, Drag Performer, Young Professional, Student, Retiree, Elected Official, and Government Agency tiers. Membership provides access to networking events, business directory listings, and chamber resources.
• Business Directory An online searchable directory of LGBTQ+ and allied businesses in the Greater Phoenix area, organized by category including Advertising & Media, Arts & Entertainment, Business & Professional Services, Community & Advocacy, Finance & Insurance, Health & Wellness, Legal, and more.
• Events and Programming Networking mixers, business workshops, educational seminars, cultural events, and community celebrations hosted by GPECC, including Trivia Nights, Board and Bottle specials, Paint and Sip sessions, Marketing Your Hustl workshops, and Member Orientation sessions.
• Job Board An online job posting and search platform connecting LGBTQ+ friendly employers with job seekers, featuring job listings across categories including Information Technology, Internet and New Media, and Sales.
• Corporate Partner Program A sponsorship program allowing corporations to partner with GPECC at various levels (Small, Medium, Large, Platinum), supporting LGBTQ+ business community initiatives while gaining visibility and access.
• Equality Chamber Foundation The charitable arm of GPECC focused on scholarships and community support initiatives for the LGBTQ+ business community in Greater Phoenix.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Wells FargomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner supporting GPECC and the LGBTQ+ business community. Wells Fargo displays its logo on the GPECC homepage as a visible supporter of inclusive business practices.
• SRP (Salt River Project)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional utility company SRP is a corporate partner of GPECC, supporting diversity and inclusion in the Greater Phoenix business community.
• Spectrum Medical Care CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider corporate partner supporting GPECC's mission to foster an inclusive business environment.
• CO+HOOTScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoworking space partner that co-hosts events with GPECC, including the monthly 'Grow Your HUSTL' marketing workshop series. Provides venue space and collaborates on programming.
• VanguardmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment management firm displaying partnership with GPECC through logo placement, supporting LGBTQ+ business community initiatives.
• Gay Arizona (Out Arizona)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal LGBTQ+ media publication partner supporting chamber events and visibility.
• The Carrick HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoutique hotel partner supporting GPECC through banner advertising on the chamber website.
• Allstate (Edward Vasquez Agency)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent insurance agency displaying banner advertisements and actively participating as a member of GPECC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Out Georgia Business Alliance: LGBTQ+ and allied business organization serving the state of Georgia with mixers, advocacy, and corporate partner programs. Comparable as a regional LGBTQ+ business association, but operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: Regional LGBTQ+ business chamber serving the greater Los Angeles area with membership, events, advocacy, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable in member value proposition and tiered dues structure.
• NYC LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: LGBTQ+ business chamber serving New York City with networking events, advocacy, and corporate engagement. Comparable as a metro-level chamber with similar membership and event-driven model.
• Austin LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving LGBTQ+ and allied businesses in the Austin metro with membership, events, and corporate partnerships. Comparable structure and member value proposition to GPECC.
• San Francisco Bay Area LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Regional LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce serving the San Francisco Bay Area with membership tiers, events, corporate partners, and a business directory. Closely analogous to GPECC in mission, structure, and operating model, though in a larger and more dense LGBTQ+ business market.

Emerging players

• StartOut: Non-profit focused on supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through mentorship, networking events, and founder programs. Comparable audience (LGBTQ+ business owners) but emphasizes founder-stage ventures over general SMB membership.

Broad incumbents

• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): National umbrella organization for LGBTQ+ chambers of commerce, certifying LGBTBEs and connecting them to corporate partners. Directly comparable as a chamber of commerce serving LGBTQ+ businesses, though operating at a national rather than regional scale.
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce: The mainstream regional chamber of commerce for the Greater Phoenix area, serving businesses of all sizes and sectors. Comparable in geography and chamber-of-commerce function, but does not focus on the LGBTQ+ niche GPECC serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/equalitychamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gpecc-greater-phoenix-equality-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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