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What is the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce?
The Chamber is the leading voice for the LGBTQ+ and Allied Business Community in the Greater Houston region.
Mission: The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce accelerates economic opportunity for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer + business community through a strong network of business allies, innovative programs, strategic partnerships and advance policies that foster economic inclusion and equality.
The Chamber launched in 2016 to ensure representation for the LGBTQ+ Business Community. The organization was founded by Co-Founders Tammi Wallace and Gary Wood. The Chamber is supported by members and Corporate Partners that invest in the mission of the organization.
- Grown every year since the launch of the organization
- Only business organization in the region focused on supporting and growing the LGBTQ+ and Allied Business Community
- Working with the Chamber and the NGLCC, the City of Houston is the first city in Texas to recognize LGBT-owned businesses
- Largest number of Certified LGBTBE® businesses in the State of Texas
Chamber Officially Partners with StartOut to Increase Support for LGBTQ+ Founders
“Through this partnership, we can add increased resources for founders as well as amplify the opportunities to access resources and funding.”
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/.
Additional Info
Media Contact : Tammi Wallace | Cell: 713-301-2266 | tammi.wallace@houstonlgbtchamber.com
Listen to Chamber Leadership talk about the important work of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce focused on economic inclusion for the LGBTQ+ & Allied Business Community. The Chamber is at the intersection of business + community!
The Chamber provides tremendous value to member businesses through business development opportunities, marketing exposure to businesses and consumers, including the LGBTQ+ market, representation in the regional and national LGBTQ+ and business communities, resources for business growth and operation, and advocacy for equal rights and business-friendly public policy.
Media Inquiries:
For media inquiries, please contact 832-510-3002 or info@houstonlgbtchamber.com