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Majority of US small businesses say they support LGBT issues, but most don’t celebrate Pride: report

Updated: June 13, 2022 at 8:57 am EST  See Comments

Mon Jun 13, 2022 – 8:19 am EDT

(LifeSiteNews) — More than three in four small businesses declined to participate in any “Pride Month” displays this year, despite a majority saying they think it is important that companies speak out in support of the LGBT agenda. In contrast, many major corporations signaled their support for the LGBT agenda — although not in Middle Eastern countries.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s recent survey, released on June 9, boasted as a “key takeaway” that “72% of small business owners say they are okay with losing customers as a result of supporting the LGBTQ+ community” and “More than eight in 10 small business owners (86%) say that it is important to provide an inclusive culture for customers and guests.”

But the corporate lobbying group conceded that what business owners tell a survey taker they believe and the actions they take differ. “Overall, small business owners believe it is important for their businesses to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, even though a smaller percentage report putting concrete actions into place.”

“Nearly one in four (23%) small businesses say they commemorated or recognized the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month

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