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JOIN US FOR FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT @ IKEA! CAN YOU SAY MEATBALLS?

December 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)

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🍽️ FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT
📍 IKEA - Houston | 7810 Katy Fwy., Houston, TX 77024
📅  Friday, December 5, 2025  |  ⏰  12:00 PM


We're headed to IKEA for our December First Friday Meet & Eat—and you don’t want to miss it!

Come for the networking, stay for the meatballs, and shop ‘til you drop with exclusive perks just for Chamber attendees!

Join Chamber members and guests for a casual and welcoming lunch where great food meets even better company! The First Friday Meet & Eat is all about networking, conversation, and supporting Chamber member restaurants. Come hungry, make connections, and enjoy a fantastic meal!



 



THIS MONTH'S HOST: IKEA


We're excited to collaborate with Chamber Impact Partner, IKEA, on the Meet & Eat. Before you Shop Til You Drop, join us at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant and enjoy all your IKEA food favorites, like their famous meatballs, veggie balls, salmon, and much more! 

🌟 Here’s what’s on the menu (literally and figuratively):
🍽️ 1/2 off specials in the IKEA Restaurant – yes, that includes those famous IKEA meatballs!
🎁 Door prizes & a special IKEA giveaway
🛍️ Discounts and a shopping coupon to use after lunch
🕵️‍♀️ A fun IKEA-themed scavenger hunt
to make exploring even more exciting!


Whether you're networking, noshing, or navigating the showroom, it’s a fun, low-key way to connect with the Chamber community.



Learn more about IKEA at https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/houston/.

👉 Register today to reserve your spot for this popular Chamber monthly event!  Bring your business cards, bring a friend, and bring your appetite!


HOW IT WORKS...

🍽️ Each attendee covers their own meal.
👥 First come, first seated together.
📢 Registration is required
so we can provide a headcount to the restaurant.

Note: Some restaurants may add a service charge or gratuity for larger groups.


WHY ATTEND?

✅ Expand your network
✅ Support a Chamber member business
✅ Enjoy a great meal with fantastic company


Mark your calendar! First Friday Meet & Eat happens every month—don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Chamber members and guests while enjoying the region's diverse culinary scene. 


HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT! 

Chamber Member restaurants are invited to host this monthly event. Interested? Complete the Host Request Form or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.


SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT

Want to increase your brand visibility while supporting the Chamber? Sponsor a First Friday Meet & Eat and put your business or organization in the spotlight!


         



By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to the Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.

Location

IKEA


There is complimentary parking on site in the IKEA parking lot.

Pricing

Each person is responsible for their meal. First come, first group will be seated together.

Contact Information

Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
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