Putting the L in LGBTQ: Tammi Wallace Means Business
As head of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, she is a fierce advocate for the growing group of LGBTQ-owned business and allies of the queer community in H-town.
Tammi Wallace makes business connections happen in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Photo by Monica Kressman
June is the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, often regarded as the tipping point in the modern gay rights movement and earning its recognition as Pride Month. Houston Press met with members of the LGBTQ community to learn more about their experiences belonging to this group. These are their stories.
Tammi Wallace means business. As head of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, she is a fierce advocate for the growing group of LGBTQ-owned business and allies of the queer community in H-town.
"We make sure that we're connecting dots across the community," Wallace said. "We make sure that we have people at the table who are representing different issues that come up and different aspects, whether it's economic development or community engagement, and we're continually educating our business and our broader business community in Houston about the role of our community and how important we are to the economic fabric of the region."
Founded in 2016, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce has served as a catylyst to accelerate economic opportunity for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-plus community through a strong network of business allies, innovative programs, strategic partnerships and advance policies that foster economic inclusion and equality.
While focusing on business might be the chamber's strong suite, the group also is willing to jump in when its members are being persecuted. Like, say, when drag performers become the hot topic on politicians' minds or when same-sex marriage is up for debate.
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