Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

We are proud to announce that Live Oak Appraisals, has received certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, NGLCC - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Supplier Diversity Initiative. The NGLCC is the nation’s exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses. The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber is a proud affiliate of the NGLCC and assists members in navigating the process. This valuable certification is offered at no cost to all Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce small business members. To learn more about the certified businesses in your area (including Live Oaks Appraisals) Check out our website: www.clgbtcc.org #clgbtcc #LGBTBE #NGLCC #certified #smallbusiness1m

📢 Exciting Internship Opportunity with the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce! 🌟 Are you passionate about community outreach, event planning, and nonprofit management? We're thrilled to announce that we are looking for two dedicated interns to join our team at the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in: - Community Outreach: Engage with and support the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in the Carolinas. - Administration: Gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of an organization. - Nonprofit Management: Learn the ins and outs of managing and growing a nonprofit organization. We would love to hear from you if you're eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a dynamic community! To apply or for more information, please reach out to Abby Mederos, Director of Operations, or apply at: https://lnkd.in/esxHG2M3 #InternshipOpportunity #CommunityOutreach #EventPlanning #NonprofitManagement #LGBTQ+ #ChamberOfCommerce #CarolinasLGBTChamber

🌈 **Join Us at Charlotte Pride!** 🌈 Come celebrate with us today and tomorrow at **Charlotte Pride**! We’re located across from the Mint Museum at **spot #517**. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy all the festivities. **Happy Pride!** 🎉 Let’s make this weekend unforgettable! #clgbtccCharlottePride #HappyPride #Spot517 #clgbtcc

🌈✨ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our LGBT+ Community Candidate Fair - Clack the Vote! last night! 🎉 We were thrilled to see more than 250 of you come out to meet and engage with 25 incredible candidates! Special thanks to Resident Culture Brewing Company Southend for hosting us, DJ Vanna Vanity for keeping the energy high with amazing beats, and our incredible partners, @Freedom Center for Social Justice, Human Rights Campaign North Carolina, LGBTQ Democrats of Mecklenburg County, CharlotteBlackPride, Charlotte Pride, Charlotte Trans Health, and Hispanic Federation for helping make this event a success. Your support is what makes our community strong! 💪🏳️🌈 Shoutout to Connie Vetter for providing our Voter Registration Table! #ClackTheVote #LGBTQCommunity #CandidateFair #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #CLGBTCC 

Join us at our Clack The Vote Candidate Fair on Wednesday, August 14th, and meet the candidates running in the statewide and Mecklenburg County elections this fall! This is your chance to ask questions, learn about their platforms, and make informed choices for your community. Admission is FREE and open to all! Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with the candidates and shape the future of our state and county. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/e8Rq9J6s #clgbtcc #vote #information #clackthevote

📣 Your Voice Matters! 📣 We're embarking on a strategic planning process to guide the future of the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, and we need your input! Share your insights, experiences, and suggestions in our quick 10-minute survey. Your feedback will help us better serve our community and shape our future initiatives. Complete the survey by August 19th and enter for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eK2RRpxU Thank you for your valuable input! #CommunityImpact #LGBTChamber #StrategicPlanning #WeAreTheCarolinas #CLGBTCC #YourVoice

One week until grant applications open! Get ready! Information for the Beyond Open Round 3 grant cycle is now available at beyondopenclt.com! Applicants can begin to learn more about the program and prepare to apply for a Round 3 grant award. Grant applications will be accepted from August 5 through August 30. In the third round, Beyond Open will award up to $5 million to small businesses located within Charlotte’s diverse Corridors of Opportunity. Grant awards may be awarded in amounts from $10,000–$150,000. The Beyond Open program, established with a $20 million philanthropic investment to Foundation For The Carolinas from the Wells Fargo Open For Business Fund, has distributed a combined total of more than $10 million to local small business owners and select nonprofits in its first two rounds. Round 3 is the last planned application round for the program. Special thanks to Wells Fargo and the Foundation for the Carolinas for this great work! #OpenForBusinessFund #fftc #smallbusinessgrant #lgbtbusiness #minoritysmallbusiness #clgbtcc

We are proud to announce that Avex Janitorial, has received certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, NGLCC - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Supplier Diversity Initiative. The NGLCC is the nation’s exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses. The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber is a proud affiliate of the NGLCC and assists members in navigating the process. This valuable certification is offered at no cost to all Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce small business members. To learn more about the certified businesses in your area (including Avex Janitorial) Check out our website: www.clgbtcc.org #clgbtcc #LGBTBE #NGLCC #certified #smallbusiness 

🎉🌟 Congratulations to our 2024 Fierce Five! 🌟🎉 Join us tomorrow evening at Sling Shot as we honor this amazing slate of entrepreneurs, activists, philanthropists, and professionals under 40. This annual recognition celebrates those making a significant impact throughout our region with their work, activism, volunteerism, and philanthropy. In a time when anti-LGBT+ rhetoric and legislation challenge our community, their fierce determination and resilience shines brightly. Their leadership and dedication is invaluable to our community, and we are immensely proud to honor them as this year's Fierce Five. This year's recipients are: 🏆Rebby Kern 🏆Weston Dove 🏆Kenny Jones 🏆Kara Quinn Murphy 🏆Travis Barnes Tickets for the event are available at: https://lnkd.in/efXNGAgF #FierceFive #LGBTChamber #CommunityImpact #Leadership #Equality #WeAreTheCarolinas #SlingShot #CLGBTCC 🏳️🌈✨ See you tomorrow at Sling Shot at 6:30 PM! 🌈✨

📢 City-Wide Small Business Survey Open Now! 📢   Be a part of shaping Charlotte’s future! If you’re a small business with under 500 employees, we want to hear from you. Get involved by taking our short survey and have your voice heard! Let’s build a stronger small business community together. cltgov.me/cltsmallbiz The small business survey is now LIVE! https://lnkd.in/gF4wkrUe   #CharlotteBusiness #SmallBusinessSurvey #CLTSmallBiz