Goodman Theatre is a professional theater company located in Chicago’s Loop. A major part of the Chicago theatre scene, it is the city’s oldest currently active nonprofit theater organization,
The LGBT Chamber of Commerce will be hosting another virtual event on Obtaining LGBT Business Enterprise Certification 
In partnership with Wells Fargo the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois will be presenting a workshop on how to certify your small business as an LGBT Business Enterprise. This program is a program developed with the Small Business Administration to allow companies that are 51% or more LGBTQ+ owned to qualify as a minority owned business.
Certified businesses are in high demand by the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and NGLCC Corporate Partners seeking to increase their spend within the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTBE’S also benefit from scholarship programs, mentorship, training, and other business development resources.
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Annual Events
Our annual private boat cruise is one you won’t want to miss with fantastic views of architecture from the Chicago river and the beautiful skyline from Lake Michigan. Enjoy delicious cuisine and network with our members in a fabulous setting.
Our annual event to recognize key members and partners and celebrate their achievements. Awards presented include Corporate Partner of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year, ERG Partner of the year and many more.
Supplier Diversity Roundtable
These events bring corporate, government, and small business communities together to provide education, resources and networking. Topics like supplier diversity, industry trends and best practices on working with Fortune 500 companies are presented.
Chicago Pride Parade
Join the chamber, our corporate partners and members on the famous four-mile procession held on the last Sunday of June. Traversing through North Halsted, Uptown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park, the annual event is one of the largest Pride parades in the country.
Ongoing Events
Educational Programming
The chamber continuously develops programming to educate our members on development strategies, industry best practices and available government programs and how to apply them to their business model to maximize success.
Vendor Partnerships
The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois has been invited by the DNC’s host committee to assist with meeting the mandate of diverse owned business being awarded the majority of the contracts associated with the DNC to be held in Chicago in August of 2024.
Mix & Mingle Networking
Our social networking events are held at prestigious venues throughout the city in the evening with appetizers, cocktails and great conversations that allow attendees to meet and network other LGBT+ business professionals at their own pace.
Summer Partnership Series
Our summer partnership series of exclusive events allow our corporate partners to showcase their brands, products and services to our members as well as demonstrate their support of the LGBT+ community.
