013: Let Jonathan Lovitz Share the Secrets on How to Grow Your Business by Earning Certification Through the NGLCC

Jonathan Lovitz is a Senior Vice President at the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), as well as Director of the New York LGBTQ and Allied Business Network of NGLCC. In addition to leading public affairs, media relations, supplier diversity, and advocacy efforts out of our New York office, he regularly speaks at conferences and to the press about LGBT economic empowerment and the vital role business plays in creating equity for the LGBTQ community.

He is a regular commentator on MSNBC, CNBC, NPR, The Advocate, Out Magazine, among others, and has often spoken/fundraised for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, The Trevor Project, GLSEN, the Democratic party, and more. Jonathan previously served as Director of Communications + Operations for StartOut, a national nonprofit empowering LGBT entrepreneurs; as Media Director and lead news anchor at NetworkGlobal, a leading digital news and entertainment site; and as a respected openly gay actor and news anchor for Logo TV and other major networks.

Jonathan regularly speaks to colleges and universities encouraging young people to get involved in public service and use the internet to make a difference for their communities. While business and LGBT youth causes are his primary focus, Jonathan looks for any chance to serve any community in need of a voice, including serving on multiple nonprofit Boards of Directors. Jonathan graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida and proudly returned to give the keynote address at their Pride Awareness Month opening ceremony in 2014.

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Questions Answered in this Episode

·      Who is Jonathan Lovitz?

·      What does he do on behalf of out bosses?

·      What is the economic and social impact of LGBTQ owned businesses?

·      How can you get in touch with Jonathan?

Resources Shared in this Episode

·      Visit NGLCC’s website & certify you LGBTQ-owned business website

·      Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn

·      Read more about the NGLCC’s groundbreaking report

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