National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Anheuser-Busch Continue Support of LGBTQ+ Owned Small Businesses Across America

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses, and Anheuser-Busch have announced that they are renewing their partnership for a third year to continue fostering economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ+ business owners, including entrepreneurs that are vital to the success of the hospitality industry.

 Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light will donate $200,000 to support NGLCC programs from certification to small business education, as well its Communities of Color Initiative (CoCi), an initiative designed to support the growth and success of minority-owned LGBTQ+ businesses through certification, scholarships, and business development.

 "Our ongoing partnership with Anheuser-Busch and its brands has allowed us to meaningfully increase consistent support behind the LGBTQ+ business community we represent in addition to the NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative that empowers, supports and fosters growth for our minority LGBTQ+ business owners and entrepreneurs,” said an NGLCC spokesperson. “We’re proud to continue to work alongside Anheuser-Busch to make an impact on the businesses and people that play such a vital role in our communities.”

 Anheuser-Busch is committed to the programs and partnerships it has forged over 30 years with organizations to drive economic prosperity across a number of communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. This support continues today through partnerships with the NGLCC and more than 50 local community organizations and events across the country this June and beyond.

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ABOUT NGLCC

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) suppliers. www.nglcc.org | @nglcc

 ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. We are committed to earning our place in the moments that matter to our consumers and making a meaningful impact in our communities across the country. For more than 165 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities and packaging plants, and have a dedicated network of more than 65,000 hardworking Americans across the United States who bring our beer to life. We are home to several of America’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Cutwater Spirits, Stella Artois, Budweiser and Bud Light as well as regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From our industry-leading efforts to support American farmers and our nation’s military, veterans, and first responders to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home – that’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com