Description

Today, in Houston and across the U.S. and the globe, HIV continues to impact the health and lives of people more than 4 decades after the start of this pandemic. We believe a coalition of companies working together can change the trajectory of HIV in the U.S. by leveraging their resources and influence. And that’s where B/ERG groups come in.

B/ERG groups are powerful networks within businesses that can increase HIV visibility, fight stigma in the workplace, and help educate colleagues about ways to protect themselves and make their workplaces more responsive to the local HIV epidemic.

SPEAKER

Mario Harper (he/him)
Director and Co-lead
U.S. Business Action to End HIV

Learn how B/ERG groups can help their companies address HIV stigma through educational programming, incorporating HIV awareness days into your calendar, and linking with community resources and organizations throughout the year.  RSVP today and share this event with other B/ERGs in your company since HIV impacts all of us, not just the LGBTQ+ community. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event is complimentary and open to all members and partners of U.S. Business Alliance to End HIV and any employee from a company that is a current Impact Partner with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. 

The Chamber’s LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance program is specifically tailored to those companies that have an LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, Business Resource Group (BRG), or Affinity group and DEI professionals advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion. These virtual programs are not limited to those in the Greater Houston metro area but will at times focus on Texas-centric content. 

Register today for this Lunch & Learn opportunity.

ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE

The LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance was developed exclusively for Chamber Impact Partners to facilitate engagement and learning between LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders and others who are a part of their companies' diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. Learn more here.

If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Impact Partner, please complete the Impact Partner Interest Form.         

ABOUT THE HOUSTON BUSINESS ACTION TO END HIV:

U.S. Business Action to End HIV, an initiative of the Health Action Alliance, has established a coalition in Houston to engage the private sector in responding to the unique needs of the local epidemic. The Houston Chapter is locally managed by the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.

Join us and learn more about the actions your company can take to improve employee health, reduce long-term healthcare costs, minimize work disruptions, and increase trust between employers, employees, and customers. 

Learn more about  Houston Business Action to End HIV here: https://www.houstonlgbtchamber.com/endhiv/ 

If you have questions about either effort, contact Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Relations: ryan.wilson@houstonLGBTchamber.com 

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