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NGLCC to Honor U.S. Secretary of Labor for Dedication to LGBT Business Community

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) will honor the work of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis with the NGLCC/American Airlines ExtrAA Mile Award for her tireless commitment to promoting equal employment laws for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people at the NGLCC National Dinner: An Evening of Courage.

In addition to Secretary Solis, NGLCC will honor select individuals and organizations for their courage and dedication to the LGBT business community. The event brings together more than 900 LGBT entrepreneurs, business owners, affiliate leaders, and corporate allies from around the globe, including representatives from Fortune 500 companies. 

"The NGLCC has worked hard to be a megaphone for the LGBT business owner," says Justin G. Nelson, NGLCC president and cofounder. "Our world is changing and the business world needs more diversity and innovation than ever before. At NGLCC, we believe LGBT inclusion in diverse supply chains leads to better results every time."

"By certifying LGBT businesses and connecting business owners, affiliates, and corporate partners, the NGLCC wants to make a significant impact not only on the LGBT community, but also on the entire international business community," says Chance Mitchell, NGLCC CEO and cofounder. "Recognizing the work of passionate leaders, both gay and straight, is an integral part of our success."

Speaking for American Airlines, Will Ris, Senior Vice President of American Airlines government affairs team in Washington DC, says, "As a cosponsor of this award with NGLCC, we are very happy to present this year’s ExtrAA Mile Award to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. She shares our longstanding values to ensure that all American workplaces are truly equal, respectful and welcoming to all."

— Source: National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce