LGBTQ+ Business Ownership Fact Sheet
In celebration of Pride Month 2024, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) has published a fact sheet highlighting the significant contributions of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy, amounting to over $1.7 trillion annually. LGBTQ+-owned businesses, ranging from innovative startups to successful local enterprises, play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and employment. AEO emphasizes the need for continued advocacy, comprehensive nondiscrimination policies, and support programs to ensure an equitable environment for LGBTQ+ businesses.
