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NGLCC LGBTBE National Certification (Direct – No Maine Affiliate Chamber)
Nationally recognized certification verifying businesses are majority-owned by LGBTQ+ individuals, enabling access to supplier diversity programs at 400+ NGLCC corporate and government partners; Maine LGBTQ+ business owners apply directly through NGLCC (there is no Maine NGLCC affiliate chamber — the nearest are in Boston/New England); Maine DECD lists NGLCC as the primary resource for Maine LGBTQ business owners on its Diverse Entrepreneurs resource page.
About this program
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Eligibility
For-profit U.S. businesses at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by LGBTQ+ individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents; Maine businesses apply directly through NGLCC.
Requirements
- At least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBTQ+ person
- Owner is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- For-profit business in Maine