NGLCC Official Affiliation

In 2017, The Raleigh Business and Professional Network, Inc. (RBPN) became the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of 
Commerce’s official affiliate as Raleigh’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

LGBTBE CERTIFICATION

Getting certified as an LGBT-owned Business Enterprise® through the National LGBT Chamber of 
Commerce (NGLCC) is a great way to give your business a competitive advantage. As an official NGLCC 
affiliate, Harmony can help you throughout the certification process. 

LGBTBE certification is easy and grants you the opportunity to compete for millions in special contracts 
with the NGLCC’s Corporate Supplier Diversity Partners. Additional benefits include:

• National recognition by America’s top corporations as a certified LGBT Business Enterprise 
• Eligibility to exhibit at the annual NGLCC Business and Leadership Conference and regional events 
• Automatic inclusion in the NGLCC’s online searchable database of certified businesses, which is accessible by NGLCC Corporate Partners 
• Use of the NGLCC Certified Business logo on your marketing materials, which identifies your business as a certified LGBT Business Enterprise through the NGLCC to the NGLCC’s national network 
• Eligibility to receive sourcing opportunities from the NGLCC and its Corporate Partners
• Eligibility to participate in mentorship programs, leadership trainings, and scholarship opportunities presented by NGLCC Corporate Partners

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

To get started, please visit the Steps to Certification page (http://nglcc.org/get-certified) on the NGLCC website.