We were happy to provide our response to Dale Brown, Research Director at the Phoenix Business Journal about the challenges and changes we see in our community as LGBTQ+ Business Owners.
Phoenix Business Journal:
The number of Phoenix-area LGBTQ-owned businesses may not have increased at a stratospheric pace in the past few years but their visibility has certainly grown immensely.
PBJ: Over the past 10 years, what do you think has been the biggest change in the LGBTQ business community?
"Over the last 10 years, the LGBTQ business community has seen significant progress and growth, but it has also faced new challenges. One of the biggest changes has been the increase in anti-LGBTQ sentiment and discrimination in some parts of the country. This has created an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear for many LGBTQ-owned businesses, who worry about the impact of such discrimination on their operations and bottom line." – Gabe Hagen, co-founder, Brick Road Coffee
Read the full article with fellow LGBTQ+ Business Owners' responses.
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The Phoenix Business Journal’s feature on LGBTQ+ businesses highlights important conversations around challenges and progress in the community. Gabe Hagen's insights reflect the resilience and determination of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs navigating these complexities. Brick Road Coffee is likely a business that exemplifies how creating safe, inclusive spaces can drive positive change and foster community support despite external challenges.