c.turner@clgbtcc.org, Author at Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

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

July 12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, 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…

CLGBTCC Recognizes LGBT+ Icons at Annual Friends in Diversity Soiree

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!

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

February 14, 2023

$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants Back to Blog February 14, 2023 c.turner@clgbtcc.org The featured image, date, and author shown above will automatically fill in from the post properties. Add the main content for your post here. You can use the page editor tools to add more content areas and…

CLGBTCC Statement on Pending SC Legislation

February 6, 2023

CLGBTCC Statement on Pending SC Legislation Back to Blog February 6, 2023 c.turner@clgbtcc.org 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…

CLGBTCC Statement on NC SB49

February 6, 2023

CLGBTCC Statement on NC SB49 Back to Blog February 6, 2023 c.turner@clgbtcc.org 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…

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

January 18, 2023

Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber Announces Winners of 2020-2021 Business & Community Awards & Preparations for its Annual Gala Back to Blog January 18, 2023 c.turner@clgbtcc.org 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…

CLGBTCC Announces Partnership with Bank of America

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.