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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.

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Help local groups continue to support the community

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OutSmart's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards Winners

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Gayest & Greatest 2021: People Part III

Tammi Wallace empowers Houston's LGBTQ-owned businesses

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Inspiring 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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Diversity Series | Who's Who in Houston

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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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No rainbows in Ranger land

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