CPGLCC is an award-winning LGBT Chamber of Commerce
that connects businesses to regional and national
opportunities and certification.

CPGLCC Welcomes Erica Koup
to Board of Directors

Erica Koup is a locally recognized journalist, communications expert, community leader and trailblazer. Erica has dedicated her career to following her heart which often has led her to being the only woman at the table. She has committed her future to working on progressive issues and moving Pennsylvania closer to fairness, equality, equity and justice for all people at work and in the community. Erica’s passion led her to serve on the Central PA Gay and Lesbian Chamber Board of Directors. She believes that through advocacy, education and connecting businesses with the Chamber we will build a better understanding of how we have more similarities than differences. Erica looks forward to impacting change and progress in her community, expanding economic opportunities and advancements for all people through inclusivity, understanding and harmony.

Erica received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and American Government from University of North Georgia where she participated in the ROTC program during her enrollment. She is a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She also received a Master’s certificate in Social Media Marketing from Rutgers University. Erica writes a monthly sports column in Susquehanna Style, Play by Play. She also writes in The Burg Magazine and online.

CPGLCC Launches Inaugural
LGBTBE Certification Cohort Program

Harrisburg PA – Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CPGLCC) is pleased to announce its inaugural LGBTBE Certification Cohort. This program, aimed at businesses seeking LGBT Business Enterprise Certification, will provide guidance and support to small business owners as they navigate the certification process. Cohorts will launch quarterly, and will provide business owners timelines and goals to guide them through their journey to certification. The first cohort will launch on June 4, 2018. Interested business owners should contact Harry Young, Executive Director, to learn more or to join this cohort.

The City of Harrisburg and
Capital Region Water to Host
Meet the Primes Event

CPGLCC Corporate Investor Capital Region Water, along with the City of Harrisburg, will host a Meet the Primes event on June 1 at the National Civil War Museum. Learn more about Capital Region Water and the City of Harrisburg's commitment to doing business with diverse suppliers, including LGBTBEs, by reading the Meet The Primes PDF document.

Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce
Names Harry Young Executive Director

Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CPGLCC) is proud to announce and welcome Harry Young as Executive Director. In this role, Young will serve as the voice of CPGLCC to build business, promote economic development, and fulfill the organization’s mission to foster LGBT business equality and inclusion in Central Pennsylvania.

Read more in the press release CPGLCC Hires Executive Director.

Member Feature: Joanne Carroll

Carroll, left, pictured with CPGLCC Vice President Cory Messinger
at the 2018 Annual Dinner. Photo: Cassandra Storm Photography

CPGLCC President and CEO Harry Young recently caught up with Joanne Carroll, President of TransCentralPA, to talk business and inclusion in Central PA and to learn about Keystone Conference, A Celebration of Gender Diversity, hosted annually by TransCentralPA.

Read what Joanne had to say in her interview.

Welcome New Members

LaPerla LLC

Ace the Party Place

Dawe Consulting, LLC

Helping With Pride

York County Community Foundation

Christine Merritt Photography

Certified LGBTBE Businesses

Christman Consulting

Q Magazine & Strategies

OPA

BlueKernelIT LLC

RE/MAX A-1 Realty, Inc.

Voycetress Media, LLC

The Latino Connection

TierPM Staffing Solutions

Trophy House

Clark McKibben Safety Products