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Charlotte City Council Appoints Chad Turner and Ciara Lilly to Business Advisory Committees

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | July 12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECharlotte, NC | July 12, 2023 – The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the historic appointments of Chad Turner, President & CEO, and Ciara Lilly, VP of Corporate Relations & Supplier Diversity, to Charlotte’s Business Advisory Committee and Business Inclusion Advisory Committee, respectively. These appointments mark a significant milestone…

CLGBTCC Recognizes LGBT+ Icons at Annual Friends in Diversity Soiree

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | June 28, 2023

The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce culminated Pride Month with their highly anticipated annual Friends in Diversity Soiree, held at the prestigious Foundation of the Carolinas. During the event, the Chamber proudly announced a dynamic lineup of recipients for the esteemed Carolinas LGBT+ Icon award.

CLGBTCC Celebrates 31 Years with a Call to Action as Pride Begins!

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | June 28, 2023

Dear members, partners, and community, We are honored to commemorate Pride month and celebrate thirty-one years of being the voice of the LGBT+ and ally business and professional community throughout the Carolinas. During this time of celebration and reflection we are also called to renew the commitment to our collective mission of equity and inclusion…

$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | February 14, 2023

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CLGBTCC Statement on Pending SC Legislation

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | February 6, 2023

Inside Page Back to Blog According to the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), there are nearly 200,000 LGBTQ people in South Carolina. They are parents, students, workers, and entrepreneurs deserving of equal access and protections by their elected leaders. Recent legislation targeting expressive performances, including drag shows, will have a chilling impact on live entertainment, causing…

CLGBTCC Statement on NC SB49

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | February 6, 2023

Inside Page Back to Blog North Carolina Senate Bill 49, entitled “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” was introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly. This Bill is a copy of nationwide attacks on LGBT+ youth in schools. This Bill is about attacking the existence and education of LGBTQ+ kids and their families. It harms vulnerable students and weaponizes…

Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber Announces Winners of 2020-2021 Business & Community Awards & Preparations for its Annual Gala

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | January 18, 2023

Inside Page Back to Blog December 9, 2022 CHARLOTTE – The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2022 Business & Community Awards, a program that recognizes the contributions made by businesses and individuals in building a stronger LGBT+ and allied business and professional community. When announced, President & CEO, Chad Turner…

CLGBTCC Announces Partnership with Bank of America

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | February 25, 2022

Support of Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce aligns to Bank of America’s commitment to foster a culture of inclusion, serve our LGBTQ+ clients with pride and be resolute in our commitment to the LGBTQ+ communities in which we live and work. We’ve been pioneering on LGBTQ+ inclusion for over 20 years.

Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Announces Partnership with NASCAR

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | December 16, 2021

This is the first time that NASCAR has partnered with an LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber Announces Winners of 2020-2021 Business & Community Awards

By c.turner@clgbtcc.org | November 15, 2021

CLGBTCC announces the 2020-2021 award recipients!

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