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Chamber History

PEN – Potomac Executive Network, est. 1990

  • Mission: PEN is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, all-volunteer network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or advocate professionals who work for business, nonprofits or government in D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
  • 400 individual members
  • Primarily Networking/Bar Alternative
  • Annual Dinner
  • “The people are just so friendly and welcoming.”
 

CAGLCC – Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, est. 2009 

  • Mission: To advocate, empower, promote and facilitate the success of LGBT businesses, professionals and allies in metropolitan Washington.
  • 500 business members
  • 2009 – Hired First Executive Director
  • Annual Awards Gala
  • Mega Networking/Business Expo- 1500 attendees
  • NGLCC Chamber Affiliate
  • Monthly Chamber Connect
  • Monthly Women's Networking Event
  • Speed Networking
  • Top 20 Chambers, WBJ
  • 100 events annually
  • DC Center office space
  • ''We honestly have a really hard-working board," says White. "Everyone puts in 200 percent. This has made all the difference."
 

CAGLCC rebrands to be more inclusive -
ECCDC- Equality Chamber of Commerce DC, 2019

  • The Equality Chamber of Commerce, an IRS Recognized 501(c)(6) organization, is committed to serving our LGBTQIA+ community in the DMV area. We will advocate for those who have historically endured and continue to combat discrimination and marginalization.
  • We are a global beacon of LGBTQIA+ business excellence, leadership, and innovation. Our organization strives towards a future where diversity in leadership and workforce is not merely welcomed, but seen as a standard for success.
 

ECF

Vision
Fighting for equality and equity among LGBTQIA+ business leaders, the ECF is a nonprofit that aspires to become a global beacon of LGBTQIA+ business excellence, leadership, and innovation. We strive toward a future where diversity in leadership and workforce (regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation is not merely welcomed but seen as a standard for success..
 
Mission
In the ongoing fight for political and economic equity and equality of the DMV's LGBTQIA+ business community, the ECF is a nonprofit that aspires to become a global beacon of LGBTQIA+ business excellence, leadership, and innovation. We strive toward a future where diversity in leadership and workforce (regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation) is not merely welcomed but seen as a standard for success.