The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce recognizes the value, strength, and competitive edge our region possesses within our diverse community. The following list of small businesses are owned by diverse suppliers, which include 51% owned, operated, and controlled on a daily basis by people of color, women, disabled, veteran, or other federally designated Small Business Administration 8(a) disadvantaged businesses.
We want to encourage our members to be intentional and supportive in doing business with these companies, as well as, continue to celebrate and practice inclusion and diversity in every aspect of your organization.
Inclusive Language Definitions
BIPOC means Black Indigenous Persons of Color. This language is more inclusive of individuals who may identify as Black without being African or American.
Latinx is a gender-neutral term relating to people of Latin American origin or descent.
LGBTQIA+ is an acronym that encompasses different types of gender, identity, and sexuality (such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual)
A person with disability is categorized as someone who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more "major life activities," (2) has a record of such an impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
Veterans are those who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who were discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.
The designation of Minority-owned business in Connecticut includes businesses owned by people with disabilities and Veterans.
Ownership Symbols:
★ BIPOC ꕤ Latinx / Hispanic ⬟ Asian / Pacific Islander ● Women ▲ LGBTQ+ ➢ Veteran ∞ Disabled
Accounting / Bookkeeping
Catering / Food Services
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Education / Training
Financial Services
Furniture & Design
Information Technology / Telecommunication
Manufacturing
Non-Profit Organizations
EIR Urban Youth Boxing, Inc. ★ ●▲
NXTHVN ★
Transportation
Utilities
Self Identifying Minority-Owned Business Form (for Chamber Members Only)
GREATER NEW HAVEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce has been influential for over two centuries in shaping public policy and fostering business growth. No matter how large or small your business, membership in The Chamber gives you an advantage.
Founded in 1794, the Chamber’s original goal was to represent the concerns of 26 New Haven businessmen who united to persuade the federal government to keep the city’s maritime shipping out of the hands of French and British privateers. Their success marked the beginning of an over 200 year tradition of representing the needs of the New Haven business community.
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