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The Power of Belonging

Welcome to a community that’s supportive, encouraging, and empowering. Since 2007, the Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber (CTGLC) has been the voice for the LGBTQ+ business community and those who support our mission.

The CTGLC is committed to promoting and supporting our members and providing an inclusive business environment for Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies. To do so, we connect LGBTQ+ businesses, entrepreneurs, and allies with opportunities to network, engage, and collaborate.

Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber

Membership Has Its Benefits

Become a part of the LGBTQ+ and allied businesses community

Networking

We connect LGBTQ+ businesses, entrepreneurs, and allies with opportunities to engage and collaborate

Diverse Community

Our members include all types and sizes of businesses from many industry sectors across the state

Inclusivity & Support

We support members and provide an inclusive business environment for our LGBTQ+ community and allies

About Us

Our Diversity Creates Your Community

The CTGLC cultivates a sense of belonging within LGBTQ+ and allied organizations by creating an inclusive and vibrant business community where all are welcome.

The CTGLC equally values every member’s voice. Our members include diverse LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ friendly businesses, individuals, and corporations representing all types of industries—from some of Connecticut’s largest corporate entities to purpose-driven nonprofits to burgeoning startups in our neighborhoods.

Our Mission

Deeply Rooted in Our Community

The CTGLC aims to provide valuable business development opportunities and resources to the LGBTQ+ and allied business community across Connecticut.

Our Leadership

Meet Our Board

Upcoming Events

Engage With Members in the Community

Stay up-to-date with the pulse of Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ business community through our Upcoming Events section, featuring networking mixers, workshops, and celebrations fostering inclusivity and growth

07Aug
August 7, 2025 8:00 am

CTGLC Networking Breakfast at River Band Bookshop

CTGLC Networking Breakfast  Hosted and Sponsored by River Bend Book Shop Glastonbury | 2400 Main Street | 860.430.6608 Parking is in Panera Parking lot and River Bend shares the parking.
Free
04Sep
September 4, 2025 8:00 am

CTGLC Networking Breakfast with the Bristol Event Center

CTGLC Sept 4, networking breakfast hosted and sponsored by Bristol Event Center 112 Century Drive Bristol   Please register at CTGLC.org All are welcome
Free
06Nov
November 6, 2025 8:00 am

CTGLC Networking Breakfast with Work_Space

CTGLC networking  breakfast hosted by Work_Space 903 Main St Manchester Please register at ctglc.org
Free

Become a Member

Your Business. Your Community.

The CTGLC is building a community. And we encourage you to be a part of it.

There is power in belonging to a community of your peers—especially when your peers include diverse, inclusive, like-minded LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ friendly individuals, businesses, and nonprofit and corporate partners.

As a CTGLC member, you belong to a unique and dedicated community committed to engaging with, encouraging, and supporting one another.

Membership Tiers

  • Member Newsletter
  • Event Access
  • Networking Opportunities
  • And more...
From$275/yr

Partnership Tiers

  • Tailored to Your Business
  • Bi-Annual Partnership Meetings
  • Priority Sponsorships
  • And more...
From$2,500/yr
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce