Why Join the Chamber?

Joining the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce supports the growth of your business while strengthening Iowa's LGBTQ and allied community, driving economic impact and promoting fair opportunities in both the workplace and at home.

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BUSINESS MEMBER BENEFITS

The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce provides our business members with business development opportunities, marketing exposure to businesses and consumers, resources for business growth and operation, and advocacy for pro-LGBTQ+ and pro-business public policy in Iowa.

Engagement

Connect with LGBTQ+ and allied business owners, professionals, and changemakers across Iowa through dozens of events each year. Build relationships, grow referrals, and engage with a vibrant, inclusive business community.

Certification

Apply for LGBTBE® certification through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) with our exclusive fee waiver— saving $899 on first-time certification and $499 on renewals—and gain national recognition and access to new supplier opportunities.

Empowerment

Access expert-led webinars, workshops, andprograms on business strategy, pitching, and brand storytelling—equipping you withthe tools to lead and grow with purpose. Plus, with your membership to the Chamber you’ll have access to additional NGLCC educational programming.

Visibility

Showcase your LGBTQ- or ally-owned business through event spotlights, sponsorships, and our online directory and business profile pages. We amplify your brand and connect you with values-driven customers. Visibility builds community, opens doors, and signals pride, resilience, and economic impact.

Resources

Access funding, grants, and mentorship to launch, grow, or scale your business—with support at every stage. Through partnerships with the NGLCC and trusted local and national programs, the Chamber connects members to valuable opportunities.

Reach

Being a member of the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce makes it easy for LGBTQ+ and allied consumers to find and support members through the online directory and business profiles.

marketing

  • Listing in the online Business Directory
  • Premium business profile page on the Chamber website
  • New business member spotlight in the Chamber’s newsletter
  • Online Directory and Profile recognition badges for certified LGBTBE® businesses
  • Exhibit at and/or sponsor signatures events
  • Announce member news in the Chamber’s newsletter
  • Opportunity to host Chamber events

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Discounts

  • Fee waiver for LGBTBE® certification with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, a $899 value for first time certification and $499 value per renewal of your certification.
  • Access to discounts on ConstantContact accounts for your business

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programming and events

  • Complimentary access to business development education (or at a reduced entrance fee)
  • Attend educational webinars and events and participate in NGLCC programming
  • Exclusive member pricing for ticketed/premium Chamber events
  • Complimentary member-only programming

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Pitch contestant Bryce Smith (Adel Family Fun Center) chats with audience members at Pitch with Pride on June 26, 2025.
Chamber members smile and pose for a photo at the May 2024 Business Mixer at the Blazing Saddle in Des Moines.
Chamber members socialize at the Chamber launch celebration on October 18, 2024, at Bubba’s in Des Moines.
Chamber members smile and pose for a photo at the Chamber’s Cedar Rapids–Iowa City regional launch celebration on December 7, 2023.
Chamber members socialize at the April 2024 Business Mixer at Slow Down Coffee Co. in Des Moines.
Pitch contestant Bryce Smith (Adel Family Fun Center) chats with audience members at Pitch with Pride on June 26, 2025.
Chamber members smile and pose for a photo at the May 2024 Business Mixer at the Blazing Saddle in Des Moines.
Chamber members socialize at the Chamber launch celebration on October 18, 2024, at Bubba’s in Des Moines.
Chamber members smile and pose for a photo at the Chamber’s Cedar Rapids–Iowa City regional launch celebration on December 7, 2023.
Chamber members socialize at the April 2024 Business Mixer at Slow Down Coffee Co. in Des Moines.

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Membership in the Chamber is an investment in the growth of your business and in Iowa’s LGBTQ-owned and allied business community.

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