Vision

The LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois promotes and empowers LGBT business leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals by increasing opportunities for LGBT people to serve on corporate boards and in the C-suite; mentoring LGBT people at all stages of their careers; providing for a sharing best practice and building a network for LGBT entrepreneurs that encourages peer-to-peer networking, education, and professional growth. The LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois assists qualified small business owners with their LGBTBE certification process. Follow up services for certified LGBTBE businesses will be provided that include training in locating procurement opportunities and business development resources. The LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois continually advocates for equal rights, equal access, and equal acceptance in procurement diversity regulations and goals.

Goals

1. 1.We are a not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to the expansion and fair access to all economic opportunities for the LGBT community.
2. 2.Our work is rooted in policy and economic advancement for the LGBT community.
3. 3.We assist LGBTBE certification. The LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois continually advocates for equal rights, equal access, and equal acceptance in diversity regulations and goals.