National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Fresh Thyme Market Reveals Inaugural Top Ten Food Trends for 2024

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Thyme Market, a grocer with a mission to provide communities with real quality fresh food, vitamins, and body care products, is unveiling its first trends report with a focus on Midwest shopping behaviors and brands. The report's 10 insights offer a glimpse into the emerging trends that shoppers can expect to see in each aisle of the store next year.

Key Points: 
  • Fresh Thyme Market is committed to offering real, fresh products inspired by its local communities that give consumers confidence to create delicious and healthy lives.
  • Fresh Thyme Market ensures that shoppers can trust the hand-selected items they find in Fresh Thyme Market's 70 stores.
  • To purchase these on-trend products, check out Fresh Thyme Market's website for easy and convenient shopping both online and in-store.
  • For more information on Fresh Thyme Market, visit ww2.FreshThyme.com and for more information on SPINS Research, visit spins.com .

Slone Partners Receives NGLCC Designation as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise™

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SOUTH RIDING, Va., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners, a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare and cybersecurity companies, has been designated as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise™ (LGBTBE®) by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), providing the company with a wide range of exciting new business and partnership opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • "This designation is a significant milestone for Slone Partners, one that underscores the focus and dedication of our team in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and throughout our industry," said Adam Slone, founder of Slone Partners.
  • "This designation is a significant milestone for Slone Partners, one that underscores the focus and dedication of our team in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and throughout our industry," said Adam Slone , founder of Slone Partners.
  • This pledge reinforces Slone Partners' sincere intent to create and sustain a safe, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all.
  • As a certified LGBTBE® company, Slone Partners will also be eligible for scholarship programs, mentorship and leadership training, and other business development tools after one year.

The Tryst Beachfront Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico Joins NGLCC as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise®

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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The Tryst , the iconic boutique hotel, restaurant, and bar on the world-famous Condado Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise® by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the national business voice of the LGBT community.

Key Points: 
  • The Tryst , the iconic boutique hotel, restaurant, and bar on the world-famous Condado Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise® by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the national business voice of the LGBT community.
  • To become a Certified LGBTBE®, NGLCC’s Supplier Diversity Initiative validates that a business is majority-owned by an LGBTQ individual or individuals.
  • Once certified, they are connected to more than 250 corporations and government agencies committed to LGBTQ inclusion in their supply chains.
  • “The NGLCC is the leading voice for the LGBTQ+ business community, and we are proud that The Tryst is now a part of their network,” Schukraft said.

Bristol Myers Squibb Inducted into the Billion Dollar Roundtable, Expands Supplier Diversity Efforts

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announces induction into the Billion Dollar Roundtable , joining other Fortune 100 companies that have invested $1 billion with diverse-owned suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announces induction into the Billion Dollar Roundtable , joining other Fortune 100 companies that have invested $1 billion with diverse-owned suppliers.
  • BMS established aspirational inclusion and diversity goals and health equity commitments in 2020 to address health disparities by 2025.
  • “Our investment reinforces our commitment to collaborating with industry leaders and driving business priorities,” said David Elkins , Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bristol Myers Squibb.
  • “We have increased our diverse spend by being purposeful and creating the right partnerships,” said Rondu Vincent, Executive Director, Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability, Bristol Myers Squibb.

LPL Financial to Support the NGLCC to Advance LGBTQ+ Business Ownership, Expand Access to Financial Advice

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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“LPL is proud to partner with organizations like the NGLCC and forward efforts to build a more inclusive financial service industry,” said Beth Csengody, vice president, Advisor Diversity and Inclusion Client Communities and Sustainability for LPL Financial.

Key Points: 
  • “LPL is proud to partner with organizations like the NGLCC and forward efforts to build a more inclusive financial service industry,” said Beth Csengody, vice president, Advisor Diversity and Inclusion Client Communities and Sustainability for LPL Financial.
  • The NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference delivers innovative leadership programming, networking and engagement opportunities for more than 2,000 LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders.
  • “The NGLCC is an important advocacy organization that serves as the business voice for the LGBTQ+ Community,” said Jeremy Gussick, CFP®.
  • For more information about LPL’s social responsibility efforts, please visit LPL.com
    For more information about the 2023 NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference, visit https://nglcc.org/nglcc23/ .

NGLCC and Grubhub Reunite to Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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The program provides vital assistance to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, bars serving food, and other eating establishments nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • The program provides vital assistance to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, bars serving food, and other eating establishments nationwide.
  • "This collaborative effort between the NGLCC and Grubhub highlights our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ business community.
  • By joining forces again, we aim to uplift and support local LGBTQ+-owned and allied establishments," said NGLCC co-founder and president Justin Nelson.
  • The Community Impact Grant Program builds on the success of previous collaborations between the NGLCC and Grubhub.

Readout on LGBTQI+ Leaders Roundtable

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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In addition, participants discussed ways to leverage the SBA’s 7(a) loan program and federal contracting opportunities presented by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, participants discussed ways to leverage the SBA’s 7(a) loan program and federal contracting opportunities presented by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
  • This conversation followed recent commitments from the Biden-Harris Administration in support of LGBTQI+ Americans, including launching a new LGBTQI+ Community Safety Partnership, which protects LGBTQI+ communities from attacks on their rights and safety.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Mila Myles at [email protected].
  • Sabrina Kent, Executive Vice President of Programs & External Affairs, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

MISTR Joins NGLCC as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise®

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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MISTR , the gay owned and operated telehealth platform founded by Tristan Schukraft in 2018 to provide free and discreet access to PrEP and long-term HIV treatment, has been certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise® by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the national business voice of the LGBT community.

Key Points: 
  • MISTR , the gay owned and operated telehealth platform founded by Tristan Schukraft in 2018 to provide free and discreet access to PrEP and long-term HIV treatment, has been certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise® by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the national business voice of the LGBT community.
  • NGLCC is the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ people, serving as the nation’s exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned and operated businesses.
  • To become a Certified LGBTBE®, NGLCC’s Supplier Diversity Initiative validates that a business is majority-owned by an LGBTQ individual or individuals.
  • Once certified, they are connected to more than 250 corporations and government agencies that are committed to LGBTQ inclusion in their supply chains.

Announcing the National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Led Small Businesses

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Saturday, May 6, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers the expansion of diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses alongside TurningPoint Executive Search, is pleased to announce that the inaugural National Pride Grant, a grant fund to support U.S. based LGBTQIA+ small business owners, is now open for pre-registration.

Key Points: 
  • The LGBTQIA+ National Grant allows eligible small businesses to receive one of 25 grants totaling $25,000.
  • The LGBTQIA+ National Grant allows eligible small businesses to receive one of 25 grants totaling $25,000.
  • U.S.-based LGBTQ+ businesses can apply for the National Pride Grant.
  • You can also support our cause by donating to the grant fund, which allows us to continue to help more diverse small businesses across the country."

Insight Named by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator focused on driving client success through digital transformation, has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 2023 America’s Best Employers for Diversity.

Key Points: 
  • Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator focused on driving client success through digital transformation, has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 2023 America’s Best Employers for Diversity.
  • In 2022, Insight invested nearly $720 million in its Supplier Diversity Program, supporting nearly 2,700 small and/or diverse suppliers.
  • View the Forbes 2023 America’s Best Employers for Diversity list here .
  • To learn more about Insight’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs, visit insight.com/diversity and read our 2023 Insight Corporate Citizenship Report .