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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ History Month Edition — 3rd Thursday Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ History Month Edition 3rd Thursday Breakfast\n📆 Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 | 8 - 9:30AM\n📍 Cadillac Bar | 1802 Shepherd Drive\, Houston\n🌟 Sponsored by Montrose Eye Care\n\nJoin us for our monthly 3rd Thursday Breakfast\, as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. This event is one of the Chamber's most popular monthly gatherings bringing together 125 150 LGBTQ+ and Allied business owners\, professionals\, nonprofits\, and community from across Greater Houston.\nLGBTQ+ History Month is an annual observance every October dedicated to celebrating the history\, achievements\, and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. \nFUEL YOUR MORNING. POWER YOUR NETWORK. JOIN US.\nOnline registration closes at noon on Wednesday\, October 14Secure your early bird registration by October 7!\n\n🎤 FEATURED SPEAKERWe are thrilled to welcome Larry Bagneris back to Houston as our featured speaker for LGBTQ+ History Month. He is the founder of Pride Houston 365\, Houston's LGBTQ+ Pride Parade\, and an early activist in the city. Larry will share his remarkable story with us. \nAbout Larry\n \nA native New Orleanian\, Larry Bagneris began his civil rights activism as a student at St. Augustine High School. He graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and moved to Houston\, Texas\, where he was a two-term president of the city's Gay Political Caucus\, chairperson of Gay Pride week\, and\, in 1979\, founder of Houston's Gay Pride parade.\n\nBagneris returned to New Orleans in the 1990s and became a lobbyist for the NO/AIDS Task Force. He served four mayoral administrations as executive director of New Orleans's Human Relations Commission. In 2018 he retired to write his memoir\, Call Me Larry: A Creole Man's Triumph over Racism and Homophobia\, published in 2025 by the Historic New Orleans Collection.\nLarry's book\, Call Me Larry: A Creole Man's Triumph over Racism and Homophobia\, will be on hand for purchase.\n\nLGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH\n\n\nThe Banner ProjectAttendees will have an opportunity to check out some of the mini LGBTQ+ History banners that are part of The Banner Project. This project debuted at the 2014 Creating Change Conference in Houston with banners highlighting 27 LGBTQ+ events and people across 11 decades of history. Since then\, it has grown to 50 banners and serves as a traveling exhibit offering a snapshot of Houston's LGBTQ history.\n🎯 What to Expect...\n✅ Networking with 125 150+ attendees including professionals\, business owners\, community leaders\, and changemakers \n✅ Timely insights from our featured speaker \n✅ Featured Member Showcase spotlighting standout Chamber members \n✅ Exciting door prizes to round out the morning \n✅ An energizing way to kickstart your day with the Chamber\n\n\n🙌 This is Where YOU Belong.\nWhether you're a long-time Chamber member or exploring for the first time\, the 3rd Thursday Breakfast is the place to plug into Houston's dynamic LGBTQ+ and Allied community. \n \n👋 Guests are always welcome!\n👉 Space is limited register today. \n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our generous sponsor\, Montrose Eye Care. We appreciate Dr. Paul Lovero's longtime support of the Chamber.\n\n\n\nAbout Our Sponsor \n \nMontrose Eye Care is a progressive and inclusive optometry practice in Houston\, Texas\, that proudly serves the LGBTQ+ community along with patients of all backgrounds. Nestled in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood\, Montrose Eye Care is committed to providing high-quality\, compassionate eye care in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\nAs an inclusive practice in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston\, Montrose Eye Care fosters an open\, welcoming environment for all patients\, including the LGBTQ+ community. Every treatment plan is personalized\, ensuring that all patients feel seen\, heard\, and respected.\n\n👉 Learn more at www.montroseeyecarehtx.com.\n\n \n🎟️ SECURE YOUR SPOT💡 These breakfasts fill up fast - don't wait to register!Chamber Members - Early Bird: $20 | Regular: $25 | On-site: $30 \nLAMBDA NextGen Members - $25 \nGuests - Early Bird: $25 | Regular: $30 | On-site: $35📇 Bring plenty of business cards (not required)!\nOnline registration closes at noon on Wednesday\, October 14Secure your early bird registration by October 7!\n✨ FEATURED MEMBER SHOWCASEWe're proud to spotlight the following Chamber members at this month's breakfast. Be sure to stop by their tables and learn more!\n \n👉 Interested in hosting a Featured Member Table? Complete the Featured Member Sponsor form to reserve your space.\n🎁 THANK YOU TO OUR DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS THIS MONTH!\n 👉 If you're interested in providing a door prize for a Chamber event\, please complete the Door Prize Sponsor Interest Form.\nSPONSOR A 3RD THURSDAY BREAKFAST\nSecure your date for 2027. These sponsorships book up fast!\nGet your business or organization in front of 125 150+ attendees at one of the Chamber's most popular events. \n \n🌈 Secure your sponsorship today - it's a win-win-win for your brand\, the Chamber\, and the LGBTQ+ community.\n \nSpecial thanks to Cadillac Bar for hosting the 3rd Thursday Breakfast!\n\n\n\nBy registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event\, you agree to Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.
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LGBTQ+ History Month Edition &mdash\; 3rd Thursday Breakfast
📆 Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 \;| \;8 - 9:30AM
📍 Cadillac Bar \;| \;1802 Shepherd Drive\, Houston
🌟 Sponsored by Montrose Eye Care
Join us for our monthly 3rd Thursday Breakfast\, as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. \;This event is one of the Chamber&rsquo\;s most popular monthly gatherings&mdash\;bringing together 125&ndash\;150 LGBTQ+ and Allied business owners\, professionals\, nonprofits\, and community from across Greater Houston.
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual observance every October dedicated to celebrating the history\, achievements\, and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. \;
FUEL YOUR MORNING. POWER YOUR NETWORK. JOIN US.
Online registration closes at noon on Wednesday\, October 14
Secure your early bird registration by October 7!
🎤 FEATURED SPEAKER
We are thrilled to welcome Larry Bagneris back to Houston as our featured speaker for LGBTQ+ History Month. He is the founder of Pride Houston 365\, Houston'\;s LGBTQ+ Pride Parade\, and an early activist in the city. Larry will share his remarkable story with us. \;
 | About Larry
A native New Orleanian\, Larry Bagneris began his civil rights activism as a student at St. Augustine High School. He graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and moved to Houston\, Texas\, where he was a two-term president of the city&rsquo\;s Gay Political Caucus\, chairperson of Gay Pride week\, and\, in 1979\, founder of Houston&rsquo\;s Gay Pride parade.
Bagneris returned to New Orleans in the 1990s and became a lobbyist for the NO/AIDS Task Force. He served four mayoral administrations as executive director of New Orleans&rsquo\;s Human Relations Commission. In 2018 he retired to write his memoir\, Call Me Larry: A Creole Man&rsquo\;s Triumph over Racism and Homophobia\, published in 2025 by the Historic New Orleans Collection. |
Larry'\;s book\, Call Me Larry: A Creole Man&rsquo\;s Triumph over Racism and Homophobia\, will be on hand for purchase.
LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH
The Banner Project
Attendees will have an opportunity to check out some of the mini LGBTQ+ History banners that are part of The Banner Project. This project debuted at the 2014 Creating Change Conference in Houston with banners highlighting 27 LGBTQ+ events and people across 11 decades of history. Since then\, it has grown to 50 banners and serves as a traveling exhibit offering a snapshot of Houston&rsquo\;s LGBTQ history.
🎯 What to Expect...
✅ Networking with 125&ndash\;150+ attendees&mdash\;including professionals\, business owners\, community leaders\, and changemakers
✅ Timely insights from our featured speaker
✅ Featured Member Showcase&mdash\;spotlighting standout Chamber members
✅ Exciting door prizes to round out the morning
✅ An energizing way to kickstart your day with the Chamber
🙌 This is Where YOU Belong.
Whether you&rsquo\;re a long-time Chamber member or exploring for the first time\, the 3rd Thursday Breakfast is the place to plug into Houston&rsquo\;s dynamic LGBTQ+ and Allied community.
👋 Guests are always welcome!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to our generous sponsor\, Montrose Eye Care. We appreciate Dr. Paul Lovero'\;s longtime support of the Chamber.
About Our Sponsor
Montrose Eye Care \;is a progressive and inclusive optometry practice in Houston\, Texas\, that proudly serves the LGBTQ+ community along with patients of all backgrounds. Nestled in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood\, Montrose Eye Care is committed to providing high-quality\, compassionate eye care in a welcoming and supportive environment.
As an inclusive practice in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston\, Montrose Eye Care fosters an open\, welcoming environment for all patients\, including the LGBTQ+ community. Every treatment plan is personalized\, ensuring that all patients feel seen\, heard\, and respected.
🎟️ SECURE YOUR SPOT
💡 These breakfasts fill up fast - don'\;t wait to register!
Chamber Members - Early Bird: $20 | Regular: $25 | On-site: $30
LAMBDA NextGen Members - $25
Guests - Early Bird: $25 | Regular: $30 | On-site: $35
📇 Bring plenty of business cards (not required)!
Online registration closes at noon on Wednesday\, October 14
Secure your early bird registration by October 7!
✨ FEATURED MEMBER SHOWCASE
We'\;re proud to spotlight the following Chamber members at this month'\;s breakfast. Be sure to stop by their tables and learn more!
👉 Interested in hosting a Featured Member Table? Complete the Featured Member Sponsor \;form \;to reserve your space.
🎁 THANK YOU TO OUR DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS THIS MONTH!
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👉 If you'\;re interested in providing a door prize for a Chamber event\, please complete the \;Door Prize Sponsor Interest Form.
SPONSOR A 3RD THURSDAY BREAKFAST
Secure your date for 2027. These sponsorships book up fast!
Get your business or organization in front of 125&ndash\;150+ attendees at one of the Chamber&rsquo\;s most popular events.
🌈 Secure your sponsorship today - it&rsquo\;s a win-win-win&mdash\;for your brand\, the Chamber\, and the LGBTQ+ community.
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Special thanks to Cadillac Bar for hosting the 3rd Thursday Breakfast!
By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event\, you agree to \;Chamber'\;s Terms of Use &\; Policies.
