Member FAQ & Benefits

The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is a chamber serving LGBT business owners and professionals and their allies in Western North Carolina and South Carolina region. Like any chambers of commerce, CLGBTCC provides programming and services designed to help member businesses succeed and grow, including monthly networking mixers, educational and professional development workshops, government contracting opportunities, and partnerships with other community and business organizations. In addition, CLGBTCC works closely with government agencies and community-based organizations to help build a diverse, inclusive and prosperous business environment in our region. The Chamber also works to build relationships with other diversity organizations and to support policies and laws that promote LGBTQ equality. The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is affiliated with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

You may join CLGBTCC by completing our online application.

Membership dues depend on the size of your business and the level of membership benefits you wish to receive, ranging in cost annually from $100 to $750.  Corporate partnerships are available at a cost ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. For information about the membership and corporate partnership levels, please contact CLGBTCC directly.

All members are invited to attend monthly networking mixers and other CLGBTCC events at no cost or at a discounted rate. All members are invited to create a profile in our online Member Directory complete with your company logo, URL and contact information, hours of business, discounts and specials offered to other Chamber members, photos, and more. CLGBTCC members are invited to participate with the Chamber in numerous community events such as Charlotte Pride, Charlotte Black Gay Pride, Small Business Showcase and our annual Pride in Business EXPO. Perhaps most importantly, by becoming a Chamber member you become part of a regional and national movement to foster diversity, inclusion, equality and economic prosperity for all people.

No. CLGBTCC welcomes members of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Many of our most active members are not LGBT people, including several past and present Chamber board members.

The reasons people join the CLGBTCC are as diverse as our membership. Some business owners and professionals are interested in reaching an audience or customer base they might not otherwise have access to. Studies show that LGBT people prefer to do business with those who market specifically to them and who show support for equality by supporting LGBT events and organizations—even when it costs more to do so.  Others join as a way of showing support for LGBT equality. Still others join to meet and network with talented, savvy business owners, or because the CLGBTCC offers programs and events to help them grow their businesses or professional practices.

No. The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is a group of professionals and business owners, in the Western North Carolina and South Carolina region. While many members own businesses, many do not. Business ownership is not a requirement for membership.

Check out our monthly schedule for upcoming programs, workshops and events.  In addition to exhibitions at local Prides, The Business Showcase and other area events, we have monthly opportunities for participation:

Yes. We are active in region's LGBT community as well as growing business community. We continue philanthropic efforts within our community through funding and volunteerism. The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce is also a Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Diversity Partner and is an Affiliate of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.