Every small business owner knows that lots of energy should be put into keeping your customers satisfied. Most of the time, you get compliments and support. But then there are times when someone's not happy - whether it be a client or employee - and the buck stops with you to manage the situation. In […]

Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine has expanded and, in addition to existing clinics, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health is offering two large-scale clinics at Blaisdell on Oʻahu this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Register to get a spot: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/mpxvax/ “As more vaccine doses become available, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health is  expanding vaccine eligibility to communities that have been […]

The State Equality Index (SEI) is an annual comprehensive report on statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ+ people and their families. Published by the Human Rights Campaign in partnership with the Equality Federation, itʻs a valuable tool for creating a comprehensive view of where the LGBTQ+ community has made legislative progress and where we […]

Join the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce virtually on Thursday, September 1 from 2pm - 3:30pm EDT for "Breaking Down Barriers: Financial Readiness and Accessing Capital in Diverse Communities!" This webinar is part of the Open for Opportunity Webinar Series collection by the International Franchise Association Foundation. Credit and capital are the lifeblood of small […]

According to a 2021 survey from NGLCC Corporate Partner PWC, only 34% of small business owners have succession plans. To protect the future of LGBTQ+ bars and restaurants and other LGBTQ+-owned businesses, Absolut is partnering with NGLCC to make succession planning training more accessible to LGBTQ+ business owners. These succession trainings, hosted by NGLCC subject matter experts, will […]

ROOTED IN PRIDE is the theme for 2022 Honolulu Pride, the first in-person Honolulu Pride celebrations since 2019. Join the community for programs throughout Honolulu Pride Month in October, and for the main event, the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 15. Honolulu Pride takes place in October to coincide with LGBT History Month, National […]

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) activate employees and team members to engage in the business of our companies by leveraging their diversity. Also known as employee resource groups, affinity groups, and networks, BRGs are increasingly demonstrating that they have an impact on employee engagement and contribute to the achievement of business goals via collaborations with Supplier […]

StartOut is excited to present the 3rd Annual StartOut Equity Summit, a virtual event that will focus on ways for underrepresented entrepreneurs to thrive across geographies and industries regardless of their background. The Summit is envisioned as an environment for dialogue and action where every participant is prepared to share insights, reflect on experiences, and be […]

As the work world tries to return to normalcy after two years of COVID-19 uncertainty, leaders are looking for ways to re-engage their employees and rebuild the emotional ties that teamwork is built upon. Employees, meanwhile, are re-evaluating their relationship to work itself, seeking a more human experience. Research has shown that a company’s culture […]

In the United States, the pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental health of the LGBT+ Business Community. The community needs to heal, but due to long-held stigma, discrimination, and harassment individuals in the LGBT+ community are often prevented from healing. In this workshop, participants will learn ideas, insights, and inspiration on how to not only […]

Sip & Pitch Fridays is hosted by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, so pour a drink, pitch a business, and make an invaluable connection. NGLCC invites you to take advantage of what we do best: bring business leaders together and create new relationships. Even in this time of social distancing, virtual meetings allow us […]

The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most respected queer film festivals in the country, celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2022. It is especially well known as a bridge between Hawai’i and the Pacific, Asia, and the USA. HRFF is an IMDB-qualified festival and member of the Asia Pacific Queer Film Festival Alliance. […]