activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 13
- Host networking and educational eventsThe organization hosts various events including Netmixers, luncheons, industry-specific meetings, and "Lunch and Learn" sessions to foster connections, exchange ideas, and facilitate discussions among the business community. This includes a monthly First Friday Lunch and Networking Event.
- Host networking and educational eventsThe organization hosts various events including Netmixers, luncheons, industry-specific meetings, and "Lunch and learns" sessions to foster connections, exchange ideas, and facilitate discussions among the business community. They also host a monthly First Friday Lunch and Networking Event.
- Host the Annual Hero Awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsThe organization hosts the Annual Hero Awards to celebrate businesses and business owners demonstrating dedication, leadership, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix, recognizing those who foster inclusivity, champion equality, and create meaningful change.
- Host the Annual Hero Awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsThe organization hosts the Annual Hero Awards to celebrate businesses and business owners who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix, recognizing their efforts in fostering inclusivity, championing equality, and creating meaningful change.
- Host the RISE Conference Industry Conference & Networking EventsThe organization hosts the annual RISE Conference, a full-day event featuring expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, panels on inclusion and leadership for LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders, and one-on-one appointments with consultants and bookkeepers for members.
- Maintain member resourcesThe organization maintains a website directory for members, a Phoenix LGBTQ+ Community Calendar where members can add their events, and provides access to the Equality Chamber Job Board for member recruiting.
- Maintain member resourcesThe organization maintains a website directory for members, a Phoenix LGBTQ+ Community Calendar where members can add their events, and an Equality Chamber Job Board for member recruiting.
- Organize Queer MarketsThe organization organizes the annual Queer Summer Market and Queer Holiday Market, providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ makers, artisans, and small businesses to connect with the community and promote economic empowerment by selling handcrafted goods.
- Organize Queer MarketsThe organization organizes the annual Queer Holiday Market and Queer Summer Market, which are festive marketplaces providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ artisans, makers, and small businesses to connect with the community and promote economic empowerment.
- Organize Queer MarketsThe organization organizes the annual Queer Summer Market and Queer Holiday Market, providing platforms for local LGBTQ+ makers and business owners to connect with the community, promote economic empowerment, and sell handcrafted goods.
- Provide LGBTBE Certification support LGBTQ+ Education & Certification SupportThe organization provides LGBTBE Certification, including free National LGBTBE Certification for supplier diversity to members, and offers scholarships for certification and membership to specific communities.
- Provide business certification and scholarships LGBTQ+ Education & Certification SupportThe organization provides LGBTBE Certification and offers various scholarships, including the TGX Business Scholarship, Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship, and Walmart Certification Scholarship, to support diverse business owners with free memberships and certification dues.
- Provide business certification and scholarships LGBTQ+ Education & Certification SupportThe organization provides LGBTBE Certification and offers free National LGBTBE Certification for supplier diversity to members. They also offer scholarships such as the TGX Business Scholarship, Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship, and Walmart Certification Scholarship to support various business owners with membership and certification costs.
advocacy · 2
- Engage in advocacy Youth & Community Voter RegistrationThe organization engages in advocacy at the local and state levels.
- Engage in local and state advocacy Youth & Community Voter RegistrationThe organization engages in advocacy efforts at both the local and state levels to support its mission.
capacity building · 6
- Operate the Business Bootcamp program Small Business Capacity Building ProgramThe organization operates a 3-month Business Bootcamp program providing intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses. This program supports early-stage and emerging business owners and pairs participants with experienced business owners for additional support.
- Operate the Business Bootcamp programThe organization operates a 3-month Business Bootcamp program providing intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses, and pairs participants with experienced business owners for additional support.
- Operate the Drag Performer Coalition LGBTQ+ Pride Event ProductionThe organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area by providing tailored technical assistance trainings, and access to the "Drag on Demand" app, connecting trained drag performers with performance opportunities.
- Operate the Drag Performer Coalition LGBTQ+ Pride Event ProductionThe organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area in developing their businesses. This includes providing tailored technical assistance trainings and access to the "Drag on Demand" app, connecting trained drag performers with performance opportunities.
- Operate the Drag Performer Coalition LGBTQ+ Pride Event ProductionThe organization operates the Drag Performer Coalition to support drag performers in the Greater Phoenix area by developing their businesses, providing tailored technical assistance trainings, and offering access to the "Drag on Demand" app to connect performers with opportunities.
- Provide business training and development through the Business BootcampThe organization operates a 3-month Business Bootcamp program that offers intensive training in marketing, finance, operations, and branding for new and growing small businesses. This program supports early-stage and emerging business owners and pairs participants with experienced business owners for additional support.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Advancing mission through committee-based volunteer engagement committee-based_engagementThe organization organizes volunteer efforts through specialized committees, including Marketing, DEI, Fundraising, Events, Membership, and Drag Coalition, to effectively advance its mission and achieve its strategic goals.
- Building Capacity and Professional Development for LGBTQ+ and Allied Entrepreneurs capacity_buildingThe organization invests in education, leadership development, and community-building programs to create lasting economic impact for LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs. This involves equipping local LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders with skills and professional connections, providing business development resources and training, and offering educational and development resources through curated webinars and trainings. A specific focus is placed on providing training and support to new business owners and drag performers to create solid foundations for their businesses.
- Building capacity and professional skills for LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs capacity_building_and_leadership_developmentThe organization invests in education, leadership development, and provides business development resources, training, and professional development opportunities to equip LGBTQ+ and allied business leaders with the skills and support needed to expand their impact and create sustainable businesses.
- Building capacity and professional skills through education and development resources capacity_building_and_professional_developmentThe organization invests in education, leadership development, and providing business development resources, training, and professional connections to equip LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs and business leaders with the skills needed to expand their impact, create sustainable businesses, and foster economic empowerment.
- Driving Economic Empowerment and Business Development for the LGBTQ+ Community economic_empowermentThe organization promotes business development to increase economic opportunities for its members, the LGBTQ+ community, and supporters of business equality. This includes transforming entrepreneurial ideas into sustainable businesses that serve as community anchors, fostering connections among members and partners to promote economic growth, and providing platforms for local makers and business owners to connect with the community and share their creations, thereby promoting economic empowerment.
- Engaging Members and Volunteers through a Structured Committee Model committee-based_engagementThe organization organizes volunteer efforts through specialized committees, including Marketing, DEI, Fundraising, Events, Membership, and Drag Coalition, to advance its mission and foster active participation from its members.
- Engaging diverse stakeholders through a membership and partnership model membership_and_partnership_engagementThe organization supports its mission by offering various membership levels for businesses, nonprofits, government entities, individuals, and corporate partners, fostering holistic relationships that promote economic growth, advocacy, and inclusion, and leveraging specialized committees for volunteer efforts.
- Engaging members and partners through a structured membership model and corporate partnerships membership_and_corporate_partnership_modelThe organization supports its mission and fosters economic growth, advocacy, and inclusion by offering various membership levels for businesses, nonprofits, government entities, individuals, and corporate partners, and by developing holistic relationships with corporate partners to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Facilitating lead generation and community safety lead_generation_and_community_safetyThe organization facilitates lead generation by providing platforms for members and non-members to post inquiries about goods and services, and enhances community safety by offering resources for businesses to become designated Safe Spaces.
- Fostering Community and Economic Growth through Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration community_collaborationThe organization emphasizes community partnerships and collaboration to support members, promote LGBTQ+ business growth and development, and build a strong LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix. This includes working with corporate partners to foster holistic relationships that support the LGBTQ+ business community and help corporate partners increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, as well as collaborating with other community organizations.
- Fostering economic growth and community development through networking and collaboration network_building_and_community_collaborationThe organization promotes economic growth and strengthens the LGBTQ+ community by fostering connections among members, partners, and other community organizations, and by emphasizing community partnerships and collaboration to support its members.
- Fostering economic growth and community development through networking and collaboration network_building_and_community_collaborationThe organization believes that by facilitating connections among members, partners, and other community organizations, and by emphasizing community partnerships and collaboration, it can promote economic growth, support LGBTQ+ business development, and build a strong, positive, and safe LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix.
- Promoting economic empowerment and business development for the LGBTQ+ community economic_empowerment_and_business_developmentThe organization actively promotes business development to increase economic opportunities for its members and the broader LGBTQ+ community, aiming to make a positive impact by supporting business growth, increasing awareness, and facilitating platforms for local makers and business owners.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Business Boot Camp
Program offering educational resources and training opportunities for members to develop business skills and access professional development partnerships.
Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship
Scholarship program with NGLCC and Wells Fargo offering free LGBTBE certification and first-year membership for business owners of color.
Hero Awards Luncheon
Annual event celebrating businesses and business owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix.
Queer Holiday Market
Festive marketplace celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity and entrepreneurship with handcrafted goods from local LGBTQ+ artisans, makers, and small businesses.
Queer Summer Market
Annual marketplace providing a platform for LGBTQ+ makers and business owners to connect with the community and promote economic empowerment through sales of unique creations.
Rise Conference
Annual full-day event for GPECC members featuring expert-led breakout sessions, one-on-one consulting appointments, and resources to help business owners grow and strengthen their businesses.
TGX Business Scholarship
Partnership with Wells Fargo and NGLCC providing free first-year GPECC membership for transgender and gender expansive business owners.
Walmart Certification Scholarship
Three-year sponsorship of affiliate membership dues for LGBTQ+-owned retail businesses that supply goods or services eligible for sale at Walmart and Sam’s Club.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- ACLU of Arizona Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Arizona State University Partner — Michele White has instructed in the Master of Social Work program at Arizona State University (ASU) in advocacy and community organizing.
- Aunt Rita's Foundation Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- BBB Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Certified LGBTBE Network — Logo displayed on corporate partner program page, indicating affiliation.
- Equality Chamber Foundation Partner — Jeff Castle Schlosser serves as primary ambassador for both GPECC and ECF.
- Local First Arizona Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- NGLCC Network — Logo displayed on corporate partner program page, indicating affiliation.
- NGLCC Partner — Facilitates member participation in the NGLCC Conference.
- NGLCC Partner — Partners on the TGX Business Scholarship and Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship to provide free first-year memberships and certifications, and processes scholarship approvals and payments.
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Partner — Recipient of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year Award.
- National LGBTBE Partner — Provides free certification for supplier diversity.
- One Community Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Phoenix Community Alliance Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Southwest Center Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Tempe Tourism Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Visit Phoenix Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- Walmart Partner — Sponsors a certification scholarship for businesses in the retail industry, covering affiliate membership dues for three years.
- Wells Fargo Partner — Partners on the TGX Business Scholarship and Communities of Color Initiative Business Scholarship to provide free first-year memberships and certifications.
- one-n-ten Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.
- phxPRIDE Partner — Community partner of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.