About Us

OUR MISSION
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York provides its members with transformational networking and educational opportunities that increase the financial, intellectual and social capital of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender business community.

WHO WE ARE

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York (NGLCCNY) is the NGLCC’s affiliate chamber and regional office in the New York Metro area. NGLCCNY is charged with providing members extensive opportunities for business development and education, as well as access to corporate procurement decision makers in the region. NGLCCNY works to foster a climate of growth and success in which all companies – regardless of size or industry – can prosper.

WHAT WE DO

Strategize with corporate partners, other business organizations and the community at large to strengthen opportunities and equality for LGBT businesses and professionals in the tri-state region.
Provide education and mentoring to LGBT and allied businesses and professionals.
Partner with the financial services sector to improve members’ access to capital to start or grow their business.
Provide marketing venues for LGBT and allied businesses.
Broadcast news and information central to the success of LGBT business enterprises and professionals on a local level.
Provide access and discounts to NGLCC’s exclusive LGBT supplier diversity certification to help businesses gain procurement opportunities with large corporations.
Stay on the forefront of legislative issues and provide lobbying efforts for LGBT business causes and non-discriminatory affairs.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee serves as the primary advisory group to NGLCCNY and provides guidance, advice, expertise and recommendations regarding the programs and development of the organization.

Supplier Diversity Chair:
David Ricciardi
Proximo Consulting Services

Media Communications Chair:
Gonzalo Araya
L7z Group

Ambassador Chair:
Michael Hudson
Site Search Select

Outreach Diversity Chair:
Ingrid Galvez
Strategic Remedy Group

Events Chair:
Glenn C. Reimer
Fourth Wall Events

STEERING COMMITTEE

The Steering Committee, made up of the leadership of each Industry Council, provides cutting-edge programming suggestions and industry expertise and knowledge to the NGLCCNY Executive Committee while working to expand membership and corporate partnership opportunities in their respective fields.

Legal Services Chair:
John Osborn
John E Osborn, P.C.

Social Impact Chair:
Shameek Bose
amfAR

Financial Services Chair:
Scott Brendan Galea
Societe Generale

Media & Entertainment Chair:
Michael Todd Cohen
Lumina Films

STAFF

Derrick Brown - Executive Director
Curt Willamson - Membership Manager

EMERITUS

Brian Bachand
Nick Cowan
Thomas Koveleskie - Founding Co-Chair
Richard Oceguera
Joe Moran

EMERITA

Robyn Streisand - Founding Co-Chair

ABOUT NGLCC

NGLCC is the largest global not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the economic opportunities and advancements of the LGBT business community.

To learn more about NGLCC please visit nglcc.org.