The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC) continues to set the standard for what an LGBTQ+ business organization can be — dynamic, connected, and deeply rooted in community.
Readers selected the chamber as this year’s Best Business Group, recognizing the impact it has on both local businesses and the broader economic landscape of Broward County.
For CEO Jason Nunez, the honor carries special meaning.
“Winning the Readers Choice Award truly means a lot to me. It’s an opportunity for folks to have a voice — and that makes it even more special,” he said. “So often, as business leaders, we get caught up in the day-to-day operations and don’t always pause to see or hear the full impact we’re making on others. This recognition is a beautiful reminder that what we do matters, that people are noticing, and that the work we pour our hearts into is making a difference in our community. I’m deeply grateful for that acknowledgment — it inspires me to keep showing up and giving my best every single day.”
The GFLGLCC serves as the leading voice for LGBTQ and allied businesses throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale and beyond. Their mission, as Nunez describes it, is “simple yet powerful—to promote economic growth, visibility, and equality for all by fostering an inclusive business community that celebrates diversity and empowers success.”
Through year-round programming — including networking events, tourism partnerships, member showcases, and supplier diversity initiatives — the chamber has built a reputation as a true connector in the region.
“We’re more than just a membership organization; we’re a network of passionate professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who believe that when we support one another, we all thrive,” Nunez said.
Their signature mantra, the S.O.M.A. philosophy (“Support Our Members Always”), is reflected in every event, partnership, and opportunity the chamber creates.
One of the chamber’s most distinctive strengths is its formal recognition by the National LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce.
“What makes us unique is that the GFLGLCC is the only LGBT certifying body in Broward County recognized by the National LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC),” Nunez noted. This allows the chamber to guide local LGBTQ-owned businesses through the certification process, helping them unlock national contracting opportunities and participate in major corporate supplier diversity programs.
Above all, Nunez wants the community to understand the heart behind the chamber’s work. “This isn’t just about business — it’s about people, connection, and community,” he said. “Every event we host, every partnership we build, every introduction we make is driven by the belief that when we support one another, we all rise together.”
Runner-up: Wilton Manors Business Association
