Redtail Creative Officially Certified as LGBT Business Enterprise (LGTBE®) by National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
APEX, NC – June 11, 2024 – Redtail Creative, a social impact branding, consulting, and coaching agency, is proud to announce its recent certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT community and serves as the nation’s exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses.
“We are so pleased to welcome Redtail Creative to the ever-expanding network of NGLCC certified LGBT Business Enterprises and the hundreds of corporations and government agencies eager to put them to work,” said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson and Co-Founder and CEO Chance Mitchell. “According to NGLCC’s groundbreaking America’s LGBT Economy Report, America’s estimated 1.4 million LGBT business owners, many of them NGLCC certified, add over $1.7 trillion to the GDP and create tens of thousands of new jobs. We’re proud to count Redtail Creative among those who prove every day that LGBT businesses are the future of the American economy.”
The NGLCC certification is a significant milestone for Redtail Creative and affirms the agency’s commitment to the principles of inclusivity and its proactive approach to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
“This certification celebrates our identity as an LGBTQ-owned business but also underscores Redtail Creative's mission to amplify women and LGBTQ-owned businesses and their allies,” said Shelly Leslie, partner and co-owner of Redtail Creative. “We’re raising our hand to say we’re here and we see all you other LGBT-owned businesses out there making bold moves! We’re stronger by working together to lift each other up.”
“We believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation,” said Molly McKinley, partner and co-owner of Redtail Creative. “We’re committed to partnering with companies that share these values and want to help breathe life into their big ideas.”
As a certified LGBTBE® through the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative, Redtail Creative is now positioned to connect with a broader network of businesses and organizations that prioritize DEI in a meaningful way, enabling the agency to meet the growing demand for diverse suppliers from corporations and government entities, contributing to a more inclusive economy. In celebration of Pride Month, we are offering special pricing for LGBTQ-owned businesses during June 2024. For more information, click here.
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About Redtail Creative
Redtail Creative is a social impact agency headquartered in Apex, North Carolina with diverse creative talent across the US and in the UK. The agency specializes in branding, creative services, consulting, and coaching for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, charitable foundations and other intentional businesses. As a proud NGLCC-certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE), we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business.
About NGLCC
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBTQ community and the largest global not-for-profit advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBTQ-owned businesses. With more than 450 corporate partners, plus local, state, and international affiliate members, NGLCC is the largest LGBT business development and economic advocacy organization in the world. www.nglcc.org
