HOUSTON, TX (November 30, 2022) – The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its most recent partnership with StartOut. The two organizations are mission-aligned, and this partnership will enable the organizations to amplify impact through sharing resources and connecting to investors looking to invest in high-potential LGBTQ+ founders.

The goal of the partnership is to further increase support for LGBTQ+ Founders and ensure they have the resources to help their businesses grow and thrive. Through the partnership, both organizations are committed to accelerating underserved founders.

“The Chamber is excited to partner with StartOut to support LGBTQ+ founders in the region,” said Tammi Wallace, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “Through this partnership, we can add increased resources for founders as well as amplify the opportunities to access resources and funding. Collaborating with leading LGBTQ+ organizations like StartOut is integral to ensuring that LGBTQ+ founders have the support they need to grow and thrive.”

Like the Chamber, StartOut is committed to driving economic opportunities for the LGBTQ+ business community and addressing the unequal access to key resources needed to advance LGBTQ+ owned businesses. Since 2009, StartOut has been a champion for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, promoted the successes of the LGBTQ+ community, and researched the economic impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

"StartOut is thrilled to partner with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to working together to empower the unique LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in the Houston community. During a time of so much uncertainty, maintaining and expanding the economic rights of LGBTQ+ business leaders through strategic partnerships like this has never been more crucial." - Kayla DiPilato, Partnership Coordinator, StartOut

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About the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce accelerates economic opportunity for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer + (LGBTQ+) business community through a strong network of business allies, innovative programs, strategic partnerships and advanced policies that foster economic inclusion and equality. Learn more at www.houstonlgbtchamber.com.

About StartOut

StartOut accelerates the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future. Learn more at https://startout.org/.