By endorsing this legislation, the Chamber affirms its belief that a truly inclusive community is one where all voices are valued and respected.

“Through this grant program, this is not only an investment of $100,000 in 15 local LGBTQ+ owned and Allied businesses but the greater Houston economy through this powerful partnership”

The community is invited to participate in the Chamber Holiday Food & Supply Drive to support homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

It is with deep sadness that the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce mourns the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a dedicated public servant and a tireless advocate for equality and justice.

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Health Action Alliance (HAA), is proud to announce the launch of the Houston chapter of U.S. Business Action to End HIV.

The luncheon will be the largest Pride In Business Celebration in the organization’s history both in attendees and fundraising.

“a powerful visibility campaign rooted in joy, resilience and celebration...”

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub Community Fund for Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development

Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce calls on Fortune 500 CEOs to maintain and expand business diversity initiatives

Stepping into an integral role at the Chamber, Wilson will oversee all corporate partnerships.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and its supporting Foundation will hold its annual Holiday Food & Supply Drive benefitting Tony’s Place.

A judge granted and extended a temporary restraining order, blocking the law from being enacted on September 1st - today he ruled that SB 12 is unconstitutional.

“This collaboration between Grubhub, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce exemplifies the impact a strong partnership can have for small businesses”

“This recognition from NGLCC is a tremendous honor and significant milestone. It acknowledges the tireless efforts of the Chamber within our region and Texas on behalf of our members and the LGBTQ+ community.”

“SB 12 imposes unprecedented restrictions for our members including small businesses and nonprofits and jeopardizes their revenue and impacts their operations.”

Every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect in all aspects of life, including business transactions and commercial services.

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce to support members of LGBTQ+ community who are enduring a variety of anti-LGBTQ+ bills, laws and rhetoric.

“This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, including our Presenting Sponsor, HP.”

Recently, Commissioner Tom Ramsey attacked the LGBTQ+ community with a lie, through his untruthful and baseless comments during a Commissioners Court meeting. It was an attack, a rallying cry for hate and intentionally demonizes the LGBTQ+ community.

“This annual event is a celebration of the indomitable spirit, boundless creativity, and remarkable accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ business community.”

“These are not just photos, they are stories of us.”

"Texas should live up to its moniker as a ‘business friendly state’ and be open for all businesses and closed to hateful, demeaning and anti-business rhetoric and legislation."

Associate Administrator Sánchez, Jr, will share his personal story and LGBTQ+ journey.

“KHOU 11 is excited to collaborate with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce to help share the important stories of the LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs...”

On Monday, March 27, top women affiliate chamber leaders from across the country, including Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce Co-Founder, President, & CEO, Tammi Wallace, joined National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) President and Co-Founder Justin Nelson for a kickoff event at the White House for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2023 Women’s Business Summit.

“LAMBDA will continue to carry out its mission of connecting young LGBTQIA+ professionals across the Greater Houston area under the umbrella and support of The Chamber’s strong network..."

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce signed onto the LGBTQIA+ Serving Organizations and Ally Sign-on Letter, promoted by Equality Texas.

As proud Texans and small business owners, we are disappointed in the opposition of today’s House resolution (HR 155) and Senate Resolution (SR 163) welcoming our chambers to the Texas Capitol.

Chamber members met with their representatives and delivered a Valentine that outlined their support for a legislative session that focuses on business issues and keeping Texas open and competitive for all business.

The Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce will descend on the Texas Capitol on Valentine’s Day, February 14th to remind Texas lawmakers that Business is Business in the Lone Star State.

The Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce will descend on the Texas Capitol on Valentine’s Day, February 14th to remind Texas lawmakers that Business is Business in the Lone Star State.

Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub For Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development

Jack Berger takes on expanded role as Director of Programming & Events

Jack Berger takes on expanded role as Director of Programming & Events

“No couple, no family and no community should have to fear that their marriages will be stripped away due to political ideology.”

“Through this partnership, we can add increased resources for founders as well as amplify the opportunities to access resources and funding.”

“No community should have to go through this kind of loss and pain.”

“In 2021, the Chamber Holiday Food Drive provided 15,789 free meals to LGBTQ+ seniors...”

“In 2021, the Chamber Holiday Food Drive provided 15,789 free meals to LGBTQ+ seniors...”

“Everyone has the responsibility to call out hate, whenever and wherever it surfaces,” said ADL Southwest Regional Director Mark B. Toubin. “Hate language has no place in any discourse, particularly political discourse during an election.”

“The digital economy is key for entrepreneurs to thrive and the Small Digital Business Alliance offers tools that will give businesses the resources they need to scale, grow and support their customers.”

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to help Chamber Corporate Partners skill up their workforce and promote inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to help Chamber Corporate Partners skill up their workforce and promote inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that T. Ray Purser (he/him) joins the organization as a consultant to lead government relations for the organization.

“Collaboration is key to building our collective communities - we can do so much more together.”

“Collaboration is key to building our collective communities - we can do so much more together.”

Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce to be in first-ever cohort of affiliated chambers producing innovating programming specifically for the transgender and gender nonconforming (TGX) business communities.

The organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a commitment to work together and promote joint efforts around programming and more.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Foundation announced a formal collaboration with TransCanWork, a leading organization focused on supporting transgender, gender diverse and intersex (TGI) job seekers and employers committed to diversifying their workforce.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce stands opposed to the Supreme Court decision undermining reproductive rights with the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce stands opposed to the Supreme Court decision undermining reproductive rights with the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

“The Pride In Business Celebration is a time to come together during Pride Month and honor the LGBTQ+ business community and the community as a whole.”

“This groundbreaking program is designed to support companies and LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace…”

“This action is not only an attack on transgender youth and families, but it undermines the business community in Texas.”

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce stands adamantly opposed to the Governor and Attorney General’s attacks on transgender youth and families.

“After a legal name change, many transgender and nonbinary consumers end up with multiple credit files in different names and suffer a loss of credit history and score…”

Today, 145 organizations sent a letter to the “Big Three” credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Transunion) and to the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), the trade association that represents them, urging them to take needed actions to correct credit report problems for transgender and nonbinary consumers.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and its supporting Foundation will host a food drive to raise donations to support LGBTQ+ Seniors.

"Together we can beat hunger for LGBTQ+ Seniors"

Readers of OutSmart Magazine recognize Chamber two-years in a row.

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up With Affiliate Chambers and Grubhub to Offer String-Free Funds for Struggling Restaurants Impacted by COVID

Chamber Leader is among the group of diverse female leaders to serve on the commission

“The Houston Women’s Commission is a voice that is needed in our city to ensure that there is a dedicated focus to advance equality and equity for women,” said Tammi Wallace, Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO.

Removing barriers for underestimated entrepreneurs is at the core of LiftFund's work

Celebrating the important role of the LGBTQ+ and Allied Business Community

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce held its signature event, Pride In Business, on June 24, 2021 to celebrate Pride Month and the Chamber’s five year anniversary as well as launch the Pride In Business Awards.

TEXAS WOMEN URGE LAWMAKERS TO REJECT BILLS THAT FALSELY CLAIM TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS AND TO REJECT ALL DANGEROUS ANTI-TRANS LEGISLATION THAT CRIMINALIZES PARENTS AND DOCTORS AND PUTS CHILDREN’S LIVES AT RISK

TEXAS WOMEN URGE LAWMAKERS TO REJECT BILLS THAT FALSELY CLAIM TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS AND TO REJECT ALL DANGEROUS ANTI-TRANS LEGISLATION THAT CRIMINALIZES PARENTS AND DOCTORS AND PUTS CHILDREN’S LIVES AT RISK

Though this verdict will not bring back George Floyd or remove the pain of his loss for the family and friends, there a measure of accountability but true justice will take time.

Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce speak out in opposition to multiple anti-LGBTQ bills that discriminate against LGBTQ Texans and more specifically, transgender individuals and transgender youths.

Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce speak out in opposition to multiple anti-LGBTQ bills that discriminate against LGBTQ Texans and more specifically, transgender individuals and transgender youths.

Study by Leading Texas Economist Shows LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Would Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs, Billions in Tax Revenues, Significant Economic Growth

Study by Leading Texas Economist Shows LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Would Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs, Billions in Tax Revenues, Significant Economic Growth

City of Houston Makes Historic Announcement with the Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses

Historic collaboration between The City of Houston, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce will generate massive social and economic gains for the LGBT business community of Texas.

“With our work since the launch of the Chamber, we have created a ‘seat at the table’ for the LGBTQ+ Business Community.”

The Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to be named a local Comcast RISE partner. Comcast RISE is a commitment from Comcast to support small businesses...

The strong collaboration between the Chamber and the SBA help LGBTQ+ and Allied owned businesses thrive and succeed.

“…we must step up and help the most vulnerable in the LGBTQ+ community…”

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation is stepping up this holiday season to help those who are most vulnerable in the LGBTQ+ community by holding a Holiday Food Drive to support those in need.

Discrimination against LGBTQ Texans has no place in our state

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce denounces the actions by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners and Behavioral Health Executive Council to remove from the social work Code of Conduct a prohibition on discrimination...

Historic Collaboration between the British Consulate General in Houston Reflects Commitment to the LGBTQ Business Community

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Consulate General in Houston in an online and historic signing event...

We celebrate Monica’s life and legacy. Rest in Power, Monica.

The Chamber mourns the loss of transgender activist Monica Roberts. She passed away in Houston this week.

BUDDY’S is the first ever LGBTQ-owned bar to serve as a polling location.

The Chamber is proud to announce that Chamber Member, BUDDY’s Houston, has been selected by Harris County to serve as a polling location on Election Day.

Chamber recognized as the Favorite Local LGBTQ Community Organization in the 2020 OutSmart Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards.

Thank you to the readers of OutSmart Magazine for this extraordinary recognition and support of the work and mission of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

As a member of the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our participation in Out To Vote Early, a nonpartisan initiative designed to educate and motivate people to vote early.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a fierce advocate for women and a champion for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Board of Directors has established the position of President and Chief Executive Officer to lead, manage, and execute day-to-day operations of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Pride Across Texas connects the LGBTQ & Allied Business Community Across the State of Texas

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston during Pride Month.

Chamber releases statement on historic SCOTUS ruling protecting LGBTQ+ Workers

Chamber releases statement on historic SCOTUS ruling protecting LGBTQ+ Workers

Chamber releases a statement on the senseless killing of George Floyd.

Astros will hold first-ever PRIDE NIGHT during PRIDE Month

The Houston Astros announced today that they will host their first-ever PRIDE NIGHT on Wednesday, June 24 at Minute Maid Park versus the Minnesota Twins during PRIDE Month. The announcement was made during the Astros annual media luncheon.

We urge the legislature to include similar language in SB 2485, SB 2487 and SB 2488, to assure all Texans are afforded equal treatment.

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our 1,000+ business members and other business organizations from around the state.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce has forged a collaborative agreement with The Woodlands Pride that will serve the interests of both organizations.

Organizations will work together to strengthen small business in region

According to the agreement, the Chamber and HCC are “joined by a common mission: helping start, maintain and expand small businesses.”

Texas ranks last in new state equality index

In a blow to the state’s economic prosperity, Texas receives the worst rating in the new State Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute.

Gary Wood to step down as Chair, Tammi Wallace to assume position in January 2019

Gary Wood to step down as Chair, Tammi Wallace to assume position in January 2019.

"The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is deeply disappointed by the actions of the El Tiempo restaurant chain on Friday after a visit at one of their locations from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Greater Houston LGBT Chamber Denounces DACA Decision

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce denounces the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, which has provided hope for many young people seeking to live free and openly in this country.

Along with our partner, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), we call on the Texas Legislature to abandon anti-LGBT legislation and get back to supporting business and growing our economy.

Along with our partners we recognize SB6, the “Texas Privacy Act” as nothing more than legislated discrimination against the transgender community.

More than 50 members have joined organization

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its first anniversary and marking significant achievements in its first full year.

Minority LGBTBE® certification through Chamber helps local companies win contracts

As Houston prepares to host the Super Bowl, at least six local LGBT-owned businesses are reaping the rewards of Houston hosting the big game, thanks to a new chamber of commerce and the NFL’s commitment to diversity.

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber is deeply shocked and saddened about the violent and horrendous attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Group aims to increase economic opportunity for local businesses

Group aims to increase economic opportunity for local businesses