Every small business owner knows that lots of energy should be put into keeping your customers satisfied. Most of the time, you get compliments and support. But then there are times when someone's not happy - whether it be a client or employee - and the buck stops with you to manage the situation. In […]

Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine has expanded and, in addition to existing clinics, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health is offering two large-scale clinics at Blaisdell on Oʻahu this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Register to get a spot: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/mpxvax/ “As more vaccine doses become available, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health is  expanding vaccine eligibility to communities that have been […]

The State Equality Index (SEI) is an annual comprehensive report on statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ+ people and their families. Published by the Human Rights Campaign in partnership with the Equality Federation, itʻs a valuable tool for creating a comprehensive view of where the LGBTQ+ community has made legislative progress and where we […]

Join the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce virtually on Thursday, September 1 from 2pm - 3:30pm EDT for "Breaking Down Barriers: Financial Readiness and Accessing Capital in Diverse Communities!" This webinar is part of the Open for Opportunity Webinar Series collection by the International Franchise Association Foundation. Credit and capital are the lifeblood of small […]

According to a 2021 survey from NGLCC Corporate Partner PWC, only 34% of small business owners have succession plans. To protect the future of LGBTQ+ bars and restaurants and other […]

ROOTED IN PRIDE is the theme for 2022 Honolulu Pride, the first in-person Honolulu Pride celebrations since 2019. Join the community for programs throughout Honolulu Pride Month in October, and […]

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) activate employees and team members to engage in the business of our companies by leveraging their diversity. Also known as employee resource groups, affinity groups, and […]

StartOut is excited to present the 3rd Annual StartOut Equity Summit, a virtual event that will focus on ways for underrepresented entrepreneurs to thrive across geographies and industries regardless of their […]

As the work world tries to return to normalcy after two years of COVID-19 uncertainty, leaders are looking for ways to re-engage their employees and rebuild the emotional ties that […]

In the United States, the pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental health of the LGBT+ Business Community. The community needs to heal, but due to long-held stigma, discrimination, and harassment […]

Sip & Pitch Fridays is hosted by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, so pour a drink, pitch a business, and make an invaluable connection. NGLCC invites you to take […]

The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most respected queer film festivals in the country, celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2022. It is especially well known as a […]