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Ivey said the chamber’s decision to join was driven in part by members’ perception that SB 12, along with other legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community, “is damaging to our state’s economy.”
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SB12, which would go into effect Sept. 1, would ban drag and similar performances.
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Co-Founder, President & CEO, Tammi Wallace, was interviewed by Channel 2 about the lawsuit that the Chamber and other plaintiff's filed against SB 12, the Drag Ban Bill.
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Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) celebrates its partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during its 70-year anniversary. The SBDA and its private-sector members are proud to be a part of the SBA’s mission to further the American dream of small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
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The LGBT Chamber hosts Workplace Alliance Summit and Texas Diversity Equity and Inclusion Conference
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Amid one of the toughest civil rights climates in a generation for LGBTQIA+ rights, some members of the community are ditching red states and taking their incomes, businesses and economic impact with them.
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From soccer and baseball to runways and drag bingo, Pride Month in Houston has something for everyone with more than a dozen events.
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KHOU 11 has partnered with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce for the Pride in Business event.
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This weekend's events are highlighted by Houston's annual Pride parade, which will draw thousands of colorfully dressed people to the streets of downtown.
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Partnering with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce has allowed their group to promote DEI initiatives outside their bank walls.
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In honor of Pride Month, Council Member Kamin is again spearheading a family-friendly celebration that features fun and interactive educational activities...
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SBA Administrator Guzman participated in an LGBTQI+ Leaders Roundtable to discuss challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses
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Harris County will have its first LGBTQIA+ commission to serve in an advisory function to the court when it comes to improving the community’s economic, social, health and safety outcomes.
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The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is a space for businesses and their allies to foster economic empowerment and inclusion throughout the community.
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In the historic 4-1 vote, Commissioner Lesley Briones introduced the motion, calling it an important step toward amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting equality in Harris County.
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On Saturday, it will celebrate that growth with its first-ever Talking with Pride Summit event at Sam Houston State University's Woodlands Center.
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Commission will advise Harris County to advance equality and better serve residents
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Explore our collection of films, series, radio programs, news articles and more that dive into the LGBTQQIP2SAA experience in the United States and around the world.
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Francisco Sánchez, Jr. to Share LGBTQ+ Journey at Pride in Business Celebration
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Jumper Maybach is dedicated to curbing intolerance and hate—one piece of art at a time.
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Listen in as they discuss the importance of empowering the LGBT Community and how Tammi and the Chamber are achieving this in Houston. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation as they explore how to get your LGBTBE Certification and the doors it will open for your business.
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A symbolic resolution honoring a Plano couple who challenged Texas’ gay marriage ban won’t get a vote in the statehouse after GOP opposition emerged.
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of CommerceThey put ideology before our 33,000 jobs and $1.7 trillion impact
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Lawmakers’ refusal to acknowledge LGBTQ chambers signals dangerous anti-business trend
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The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the national business voice of the LGBTQ community, stands with the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce as they fight to recognize LGBTQ-owned businesses in Texas contracting and procurement opportunities
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Pride Weekend scheduled for Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11
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The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 7th anniversary at Maggiano’s Little Italy. During the program, the Chamber Service Awards and Volunteer of the Year Award were presented.
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Several Chamber Members and Partners are among the honorees
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A resolution by Sen. Sarah Eckhardt seeking to designate a Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day was not considered in the Senate on Tuesday due to a lack of bipartisan support.
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Two resolutions — one in the House and one in the Senate — welcoming the Chamber members were voted down. These types of resolutions are routinely passed.
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The group said it wants to spread the word on how discrimination is bad for business, which is bad for all Texans.
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A Senate and House resolution that was supposed to recognize Feb. 14 as Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day was never read on the floor.
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Representatives of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and EPAH came out to support Pride@5 hosted by Eureka Heights Brewing Company, followed by Drag Bingo with Dessie Love-Blake.
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On Thursday, January 19, members and guests of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce gathered at Harold’s Restaurant & Tap Room for their inaugural 3rd Thursday Breakfast – Community & ConnXions.
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The beloved photographer’s condo suffered smoke and water damage on December 24.
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Q&A: How the Houston tech community can support LGBTQIA+ innovators
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It’s not the only state with a constitutional ban on same-sex marriages, but the Respect for Marriage Act, which gained bipartisan support, means every state will have to treat marriage equally, regardless of what the Supreme Court decides.
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And it doesn’t look good for the LGBTQ+ community
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Houston’s LGBTQ+ community stands in solidarity with Colorado Springs.
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With Thanksgiving coming up Nov. 24 and other seasonal holidays following, several local organizations in Houston and Montrose are hosting food drives and distribution events in the coming days and weeks.
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GHCCE urged candidates for elected office to refrain from engaging in attacks on an opponent’s race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin.
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A festive crowd was on hand to celebrate LGBT History Month with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce on October 27, 2022.
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Houston has some of the richest (and probably most underrated) queer history in the country. At the start of the modern-day LGBTQ civil-rights movement, Houston was considered one of the nation’s few hubs of LGBTQ life. It continues to trailblaze, and The Banner Project captures that.
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Many are choosing to live elsewhere in search of cheaper housing and better amenities. They are finding growing acceptance in other communities after decades of political and social changes.
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"A seat and a voice at the table matters because LGBTQIA+ founders often lack visibility in the broader economic ecosystem and continue to experience discrimination. This means they cannot engage with their full and authentic selves as entrepreneurs and experience unique challenges."
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The 2022 Diversity in Business honorees represent outstanding individuals in all of Houston's industries, ranging from real estate and law to education and more.
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ABC13's Melanie Lawson was on hand to emcee this year's awards, which also included a fireside chat with Reggie Greer, an openly gay senior advisor in the Biden administration.
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“While our state leadership purports to be pro-business, the attacks on LGBTQ+ Texans say otherwise,” Tammi Wallace, CEO of the Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, said.
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Chamber, Lone Star College Receive Recognition
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Chamber Co-founder, President & CEO Tammi Wallace is honored
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General counsel Clay Allen serves as the highest ranking out executive in the organization.
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of CommerceHelp local groups continue to support the community
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Gayest & Greatest 2021: People Part III
Tammi Wallace empowers Houston's LGBTQ-owned businesses
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of CommerceInspiring Conversations with Tammi Wallace of Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce
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Comcast RISE Investment Fund to award small business grants in Harris, Fort Bend counties
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Comcast offering grants for small businesses owned by people of color in Harris, Fort Bend counties
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LGBTQ Houston Bars Team Up for a COVID Vaccination Drive
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Lurch to Right May Imperil Texas' Attraction for Employers
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Houston Women's Commission Includes LGBTQ Pioneers
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28 LGBTQ-owned brands and businesses to support in 2021
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OPINION: 52 Years After Stonewall, the LGBTQ+ Community Still Needs Allies
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Beyond the Rainbow: The Evolution of Pride Games
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