Clutch Highlights the Top LGBTQ+ Businesses for 2022
June 9, 2022
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Washington, D.C., June 8, 2022— Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews platform, released their report featuring the top 35 LGBTQ+-owned service providers. The companies highlighted participate in Clutch’s certification program.
There are 1.4 million LGBTQ+owned businesses in the United States, and about one-third of small businesses with LGBTQ+ owners said that they lost about half of their businesses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 80% reported that they should make full recovery in 2022.
Our 2022 supplier diversity small business report also found that 82% of LGBTQ+-owned businesses are based in large, metropolitan areas.
Hear some insights from our LGBTQ+ service providers on Clutch.
Clutch is a leading B2B ratings and reviews platform that focuses on highlighting the top-performing companies in various industries. Their certification efforts aim to recognize and promote LGBTQ+-owned businesses of all sizes and services. This program connects buyers who are looking to procure services from diverse vendors.
To be considered for Clutch’s certification program, LGBTQ+-owned businesses:
- Must be at least 51% owned by an LGBTQ+ identifying individual
- Exercises independence from any non-LGBTQ+ business enterprise
- Subjected to a video if without a previous third party certification
- May be subjected to an additional proof of identification
“At Clutch, we’re immensely proud of all LGBTQ+ service providers featured on our platform. This list is possible because every day, firms owned and led by these leaders are recognizing that diversity, equity, inclusion, and empathy are key drivers of business value and innovation,” said Clutch Business Development Manager, Partnerships Ricardo Real. “This month, we celebrate their unique experiences, knowledge, and contributions as firms that deliver.”
If your B2B company identifies as a certified business, learn more and apply today.
Top Service Providers
Interested in hearing some stories from a selection of our LGBTQ+-owned service providers? Check them out on our YouTube channel.
Find a LGBTQ+-owned B2B service provider for your next project: https://clutch.co/us/top-service-providers/lgbtq-owned
Results are a snapshot of Clutch’s Leaders Matrices on May 27, 2022. Rankings are dynamic and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Clutch’s website.
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