NGLCC Honors Nashville LGBT Chamber with Excellence in Programming Award 2017



NGLCC Names the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce as 2017 Excellence in
Programming Award Recipient
 
August 3, 2017
 
Nashville, TN The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, honored the  Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce with the Excellence in Programming Award on August 3 at the 2017
International Business & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
Each year, the Excellence in Programming award recognizes chamber programs that provide significant value to member businesses, volunteers and/or partners, such as business and leadership development or member benefit programs.
 
I am extremely proud of the work that the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce has done to benefit the LGBT-owned businesses in their region,said Justin Nelson, NGLCC Co- Founder & President. This chamber is truly an outstanding example for the rest of our 47 local affiliate chambers across the nation.
 
NGLCC affiliate chambers are beacons guiding and nurturing LGBT allied business communities,said Sam McClure, NGLCC Senior Vice President. Innovative programming is essential to the success of the chambers, and of the LGBT business equality movement by extension. I am proud to recognize the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce for this achievement.
 
The greatest reward we can receive for our outstanding programming is witnessing the continued success of our constituents,said Lisa Howe, CEO of the Nashville Chamber. It is truly an honor to be recognized by the NGLCC, and we are grateful for their continued support as we expand upon our programs success in the future.
 
ABOUT NGLCC:

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT
community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the
exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses.  www.nglcc.org | @NGLCC
 
ABOUT THE NASHVILLE LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce advances common business interests, economic growth, and equality in the workplace and society for its LGBT members, businesses, and allies by providing educational, networking, and community building opportunities.
 
MEDIA CONTACTS:
 
Jonathan Lovitz
Senior Vice President, NGLCC
jlovitz@nglcc.org
954-695-5896
 
Lisa Howe
CEO, Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce
lisa@nashvillelgbtchamber.org
615-507-5185