THE NEW PRIDE AGENDA’S

LGBTQ+

BUSINESS

COUNCIL

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A Bold Relaunch for a New Era

The NEW Pride Agenda’s LGBTQ+ Business Council is evolving. This is more than networking. It is a coalition of corporate, legal, creative, and civic leaders driving equity, policy influence, and real visibility for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. We are building something stronger, more strategic, and more necessary than ever.

BUSINESS COUNCIL MEMBERS

What Members Get

  • Structured engagement across three impact tracks

  • Access to signature initiatives and statewide events

  • Public recognition through NEW Pride Agenda channels

  • Opportunities to host programs and industry gatherings

  • Thought partnership on LGBTQ+ policy initiatives

Impact Tracks

Equity in Practice

  • Collaborative Culture Toolkit

  • Quarterly Belonging trainings

  • Queer HR hotline and peer support

Power in Policy

  • Private roundtables with elected officials

  • Legislative sign-ons and insider briefings

  • Op-ed co-authorship opportunities

Visibility in Action

  • Pride campaign audits

  • “Beyond the Rainbow” strategy sessions

  • LGBTQ+ speaker and talent directory

Signature Initiatives

Build Queer Business

A platform to uplift LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through visibility, networking, and procurement access.

Pride in Power — Speaker Series

Quarterly marquee events with LGBTQ+ trailblazers in business, politics, and media.

Queer Capital — Salon Series

Intimate, curated gatherings that connect business, art, activism, and government.

Annual Summit

A statewide convening of ERG leaders, policy experts, and marketers, with a gala, awards night, and LGBTQ+ small-business expo.

Membership Tiers & Benefits

Member Privileges

  • Create opportunities for economic justice and leadership development

  • Thought partnership with the ability to sign public statements on LGBTQ+ policy

  • Publicity and recognition through NEW Pride Agenda channels

  • Attend and host organizational programs and industry gatherings

  • Basic access to webinars and the toolkit

  • All Solopreneur benefits, plus Belonging training access and early invites to events

  • All Member benefits, plus VIP salon invites and peer track inclusion

  • All Convener benefits, plus Donor Circle access and legislative briefings

  • All Leader benefits, plus brand placement, salon sponsorships, and speaking opportunities

Ready to lead with conviction?

We are building a future where solidarity is not seasonal, and where queer leadership shapes policy, culture, and the workplace. Become a founding member of the NEW Pride Agenda Business Council.

Questions or interest in joining?

Contact Christian Amato at development@newprideagenda.org