Skip to content Skip to footer

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

29Jun
June 29, 2025 3:00 pm

All That Jazz a fund raiser

The Imperial Sovereign Court to host a fund raiser for the CTGLC June 29,2025 3:00-7:00 PM Nutmeg Restaurant 297 South Main St East Windsor $45.00 for dinner and show Purchase…
$45.00
23Jul
July 23, 2025 8:00 am

CTGLC Breakfast Networking meeting Hosted and Sponsored by Wheeler

Wheeler One Hope St, Bristol, CT 06010- Entrance and parking lot in the back. Main entrance in the back go straight and the elevators are to the right. Go down…
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