The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York (NGLCCNY) held its first ever "matchmaking" event on Tuesday, May 15, bringing certified LGBT suppliers together with global procurement officers at a Fortune 500 firm.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Friday, April 13 at the kick-off event for NGLCCNY's Legal Industry Council. The Senator discussed the progress and future of LGBT Equality. 150 LGBT leaders attended the event at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

NGLCCNY Recognizes HIV Law Project's Innovative and Leading-Edge Practices for Making a Difference in the Community

NGLCCNY returns as Education Sponsor of the Original GLBT Expo, presenting two powerful panel discussions. Saturday learn the nuts and bolts and hottest trends in gay wedding planning. Sunday connect your small business to multinational corporations.

On Saturday, February 4, NGLCCNY will present a special leadership retreat focused on the future of New York City's social services, advocacy and community-based corporations.

Business trend: despite recession, an increasing number of NYC business owners and global corporations are joining the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York to create new business opportunities and a sense of community.