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Overview
LGBT Business Enterprise Certification is a powerful tool that helps LGBT owned and operated businesses grow and succeed in the marketplace and underscores the impact of LGBTQ+ business on our economy. As part of the NGLCC network, LGBTBEs gain exposure and opportunities that are unparalleled and cannot be found anywhere else.
The LGBTBE Certification is a way to stand out from your competitors by leveraging your status as a small diverse business. Corporations and public entities recognize the power of small business and the importance of supplier diversity. Countless companies seek out LGBTBEs as suppliers and provide opportunities for these firms to grow and scale. As a member of Keystone Business Alliance, the fee to become certified is waived, and we are here to help you along the way.
Why Get Certified
Certified LGBTBEs benefit from a network of corporate partners seeking to increase engagement with the LGBTQ+ business community. Through the NGLCC network, Certified LGBTBEs have access to a vast network of supplier diversity and corporate contracting professionals.
Getting certified means gaining access to countless resources through the NGLCC network. LGBTBEs can participate in leadership and mentorship programs and scholarship opportunities through NGLCC’s partners. They are included in a searchable database, accessible by NGLCC corporate partners. Certified suppliers have access to other business resources and public sector opportunities through their recognition as an LGBTQ+ Business Enterprise.
Who Qualifies
For-profit businesses that are 51% or more LGBTQ+ owned and operated and based in the United States qualify for certification.
Be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBTQ+ person or persons who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Exercise independence from any non-LGBTQ+ business enterprise Have its principle place of business (headquarters) in the United States Have been formed as a legal entity in the United States (source: NGLCC)
How to Get Qualified
To get started, you will need to visit my.nglcc.org and begin to create your business profile. NGLCC will ask you basic questions to learn more about you and your business.
When you start your profile, a member of the NGLCC supplier diversity team will reach out to you to submit supporting documents and help you along the way. They will also put you in touch with a https://keystonebusinessalliance.org site visitor from KBA to complete your site visit to verify the information you provided and get to better know your business. Once the site visit is complete, your completed application will be reviewed by the National Certification Committee, which meets monthly to certify businesses.