Certified Spotlight: Queer Nourish
“My certification gives me the ability to communicate that I am serious about my work and am investing in the longevity of my business. This is incredibly important when I connect with potential clients. I am so glad I got my certification when I did!”
Quick Profile
Queer Nourish
Taylor J. Hodges (they/them), Founder
Portland, OR
https://www.queernourish.com
Other business certifications: None
About Queer Nourish
Taylor (they/them) is on a mission to cultivate spaces where queer people thrive.
Their career is a kaleidoscope of all things queer: queer arts and entertainment, publishing, queer nightlife, community fundraising, and directing a queer university resource center. They specialize in working with queer professionals and executives, queer community centers and organizations, queer ERGs within corporate spaces, and corporate leaders looking to co-create inclusive environments.
Why did you become a certified LGBT Business Enterprise?
To expand my reach and connect with others who are dedicated to cultivating spaces where queer people thrive.
What is LGBTBE® Certification?
LGBTBE® is a nationally-recognized certification for for-profit businesses that are majority owned and operated by a member of the LGBTQ+ Community. Like other “minority” certifications — woman-owned or veteran-owned, for example — the LGBTBE® certification can make a business eligible to win contracts with corporations and other entities which want to work intentionally with diverse suppliers.
Certification fees ($899 for initial certification) are completely free for ORPIB Members.
Learn more and start your certification process: orpib.com/certification.