They want those customers and employees to have equal opportunities not just at work and in their operations but in their communities, too. These businesses are open to all customers and employees. More than 1200 small businesses have signed on to America Competes’ Small Businesses Against LGBTQ Discrimination coalition.
They know that these same environments give their employees fair and equal opportunities to live, work, earn a living, send their kids to school, raise their families, and participate in their communities. These business owners know that workforce development, innovation, tourism, economic growth, and quality of life are linked – and that environments that are welcoming to LGBTQ people are more competitive on all of these measures. Small business owners across the United States are standing together to oppose discrimination and to support comprehensive nondiscrimination laws that protect all Americans, including LGBTQ people. If You’re a Big Business, and You Believe in Protecting LGBTQ People from Discrimination, Click Here to Learn About Our America Competes coalition.
