Corporate Equality Council

The Pride Chamber is proud to bring you an opportunity for the community of corporate representatives in Central Florida.

The CORPORATE EQUALITY COUNCIL is a Resource HUB that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace among our community’s largest employers.

Objective

To provide a DEI resource and informational platform for members of the chamber who
represent major corporations in Central Florida, and to convene and promote LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace. The CEC also serves as an intersectional resource for other related programs that seek input and guidance from the Central Florida Corporate Community.

Vision

The Corporate Equality Council will serve as an important voice in promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and as an important equity policy Hub leading a vision and promoting the reputation of the Central Florida business community as one that is welcoming to all.

Mission

Convene regular meetings of corporate level representatives/companies in Central Florida who pledge to work towards inclusive workplace cultures for LGBTQ+ team members
Be a resource for best practices and inclusive workplace policies
Provide a safe space for crucial conversations about LGBTQ+ inclusion, DEI protocols, and current workplace policies.
Host quarterly events to engage corporate/business leaders, related partners and the community at large
Work with Certified LGBTE BE’s to ensure access to quality jobs and opportunities
Provide guidance and resources to help corporations meet supplier diversity goals

Criteria for Membership in CEC:

Current corporate member ($3,000 level minimum) of the Pride Chamber in good standing and must remain at that level to continue
Partners must have a minimum of 50 employees
Must Include “sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ in corporate non-discrimination policy statement that protects LGBTQ+ team members from discrimination and harassment in the workplace

Benefits of CEC program:

One (1) seat on council reserved for c-suite executive to serve as company representative (Company Logo to be featured on ThePrideChamber.org)
Access to exclusive CEC events hosted by the chamber
Access to “best Practice” training/guidance and resources of The Pride Chamber in LGBTQ + related issues
Bi-directional learning opportunities
- Exclusive access to member driven research on DEI/LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion best practices and policies (members will be encouraged to contribute content)
- Exclusive access to all resource programing and committees produced by The Pride Chamber for council members
Allows corporate members to align DEI efforts to foster a comprehensive understanding of LGBTQ+ issues
CEC members are regularly recognized at the annual CEC Equality Through Economics Summit, in programming events, media, social media and chamber events.
Partners with the Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program to elevate employee diversity, equity and inclusion policy and practice in the corporate environment.

The Pride Chamber is proud to partner with Central Florida’s major corporations, employers and inclusive community builders.