🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs play a special role in their communities. Here's what our latest report found: 1️⃣ LGBTQ+ founders started nearly 1-in-10 new businesses in 2023 2️⃣ Making a positive impact on their communities is a top priority for 70% of LGBTQ+ founders (compared to 53% of all founders) 3️⃣ 86% of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs self-funded their businesses Check out the full report from Nicholas Tremper for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eZS-ZF8N #PrideMonth

✨ LGBTQ+ History Month ✨ In case you didn't know, February is LGBTQ+ History month. This month, we’ve been sharing tips on how you can be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community, including how checking your own privilege helps you to be more supportive, calling out discrimination, and remembering that everyone is unique with individual lived experiences. 👉 Allyship Tip 4: Be receptive to feedback 👈 Being open, receptive and listening to feedback from other people is so important. They may want to highlight something you could have done differently, give some advice so you can be more supportive, or educate you on their lived experiences or those of the LGBTQ+ community.   Listening, not being defensive when being corrected, and allowing the other person to share openly with you will all go towards enabling you to be a better ally and better support to your LGBTQ+ peers! #lgbtqhistorymonth #inclusion #allyship #podtalent

In case you’ve forgotten, it’s #HealthLiteracyMonth — and we’re taking the opportunity to share some of our tried-and-true #HealthLiteracy resources for #HealthCommunication professionals. First up is our Inclusive Language Playbook: Writing for LGBTQ+ Communities. 🏳️ 🌈 While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to writing about LGBTQ+ people, we’ve got some ideas to help you create respectful, inclusive materials for LGBTQ+ audiences: https://lnkd.in/g6r98Nmg

How do you create an authentic and meaningful experience? Here’s a guide to hosting a Pride event that celebrates diversity and empowers your LGBTQ+ staff. Check out our #EmpowerUp blog on how to create an inclusive event this #PrideMonth ➡️ https://shorturl.at/dzJ9W #Amiqus #Pride #Ukie #Inclusion #RaiseTheGame 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ ⚧️

Wanting to do better and doing better are two different things. One is a dream, and the other is taking action. Further, based on this first stat, LGBTQ+ founders are not seen as being a core part of the wider group of ‘diverse’ and underrepresented founders who need greater action. So, what real actions can we do to support LGBTQ+ founders? 🔗 Read the outlined recommendations in ‘The LGBTQ+ Founder Report’ from Proud Ventures: https://lnkd.in/eWGBzYu6 #financialfeminism #transgenderawareness #transgendersupport

Beyond the Rainbow: Your Ultimate Guide to Pride Flags https://lnkd.in/eqK_g3n Did you know that the number of people who identify as LGBTQ is rising? Today, over 11.5 million adults in the U.S identify as LGBTQ and one in ten youth identifies this way. These numbers are surging because society is becoming more accepting of people for who they are. Despite this progress, change still needs to happen. It is challenging to be proud of who you are when there are still people and laws that that discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals. Nonetheless, showing off your pride can be incredibly rewarding. There’s so much history behind the different kinds of pride flags that exist today.

Beyond the Rainbow: Your Ultimate Guide to Pride Flags https://lnkd.in/eqK_g3n Did you know that the number of people who identify as LGBTQ is rising? Today, over 11.5 million adults in the U.S identify as LGBTQ and one in ten youth identifies this way. These numbers are surging because society is becoming more accepting of people for who they are. Despite this progress, change still needs to happen. It is challenging to be proud of who you are when there are still people and laws that that discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals. Nonetheless, showing off your pride can be incredibly rewarding. There’s so much history behind the different kinds of pride flags that exist today.

Policy 👏 Impacts 👏 Diversity 👏 The numbers speak for themselves, and it's no surprise that queer founders thrive in communities that support their right to live, work, and innovate. Our mission is to make sure that LGBTQ+ #entrepreneurship stretches to every corner of the map, and your support is needed now more than ever. 📊 Download our 2023 State of LGBTQ Entrepreneurship Report at https://ow.ly/I8m050Q0CEk

Our numbers speak volumes when it comes to business equality. Click below and learn more on how LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are making an impact in your city or state.

Did you know that LGBTQ-owned businesses contribute $1.7 trillion to the economy? The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) champions the LGBTQ+ business community, working tirelessly to expand their economic opportunities and advancements. Discover more about the impact of LGBTQ+ businesses and how you can support and celebrate them this #PrideMonth. https://lnkd.in/gvNNZu-V #PrideMonth #LGBTQOwned #LGBTQBusinesses