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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
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and LiftFund Sign MOU
Removing barriers for underestimated entrepreneurs is at the core of LiftFund's work
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and LiftFund Sign MOU
Removing barriers for underestimated entrepreneurs is at the core of LiftFund’s work
HOUSTON, TX (July 6, 2021) – The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formally collaborate with LiftFund to support underserved LGBTQ+ and Allied owned small businesses and entrepreneurs who do not have access to loans from traditional commercial sources. The collaboration will focus on six core areas including collaboration, facilitation, engagement, sharing, securing and inclusion. View the full details of the MOU here.
“The collaboration with LiftFund will give underserved LGBTQ and Allied business owners access to the necessary capital to help grow their businesses,” said Tammi Wallace, Co-Founder, President & CEO. “More than ever, we need to lift up entrepreneurs who need support and have been historically shut out or discriminated against when it comes to accessing capital. We are proud to partner with LiftFund and appreciate their commitment to the LGBTQ+ and Allied Business Community.”
"Removing barriers for underestimated entrepreneurs is at the core of LiftFund's work and mission,” said Michi Bruns Clay, VP, LiftFund East Texas Region. Since 1994, we've worked toward closing the gender and financial disparities that disproportionately impact diverse individuals. We are proud to partner with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber to further our support for the LGBTQ+ small business community and foster a network of unity and success,"
About LiftFund
LiftFund’s mission is to provide credit and business support services to small businesses and entrepreneurs who do not have access to loans from traditional commercial sources. LiftFund helps its clients who often come from underserved communities, understand credit and funding options to launch, grow or scale their businesses.
About the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Established in February 2016, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to accelerate economic opportunity for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer + (LGBTQ+) business community through a strong network of business allies, innovative programs, strategic partnerships and advance policies that foster economic inclusion and equality.
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Media Contact : Tammi Wallace / 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