Who We Are
The Mid-America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (Mid-America GLCC) is an organization that advocates, promotes and facilitates the success of the LGBT business community and their allies through the guiding principles of equality, inclusion, economics and education. The Mid-America GLCC’s purpose is to create, identify and enhance business opportunities for LGBT and LGBT-friendly organizations, thereby fostering a more inclusive and vibrant economy in Mid-America.
Where We Came From
In November of 2010, Dan Nilsen, CEO of Bishop-McCann, gained certification as a gay owned business with the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) at the encouragement of a large client of his company. The NGLCC’s mission resonated with Dan so much that he took on the challenge of starting an affiliate chamber to serve the Kansas City LGBT community and their allies. Dan assembled a board of talented business professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and brought on Michael Lintecum as Executive Director. This group of passionate leaders worked to lay the foundation for what the chamber has become today. On May 31, 2012, the Mid-America GLCC officially kicked-off with a major community celebration. Since then the chamber has experienced rapid growth, and members have come together to connect at monthly networking events, grow their knowledge at the annual Business Equality Conference, gain LGBT certification and collaborate to solve problems through Master Minds sessions.
Our Affiliation To The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
The Mid-America GLCC is a proud affiliate of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The NGLCC is a long established business advocate and a direct link between lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender business owners, corporations and governments. There are 52 NGLCC affiliate chambers across the United States.
Strategic Vision
Our goal is to build the best professional organization to serve not only the Mid-America gay and lesbian community but their allies as well.
We aim to develop the right resources and an expert team of professionals and volunteers for continued growth and financial self-sustainability.
Our commitment is to certify LGBT Business Enterprises, to build Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs, and to educate our members and our greater community.
Through directed communication and targeted marketing, we will continue to expand our influence across Mid-America and the unique role we play with our Chamber voice.
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