Houston, TX (February 3, 2026) – The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon + After Party, taking place Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Hilton Americas-Houston Grand Ballroom. The event, held during Pride Month, is the largest LGBTQ+ events in Houston, outside of the Pride Parade, and continues to grow in size each year.

Serving as a cornerstone of the Chamber’s 10-Year Anniversary, the 2026 Pride In Business Celebration marks A Decade of Impact, honoring the resilience, progress, and impact that have defined the Chamber’s first decade of advancing LGBTQ+ economic inclusion.

The Chamber is proud to announce Brooks Ballard, Dr. Jacquie Baly and Francisco Sánchez, Jr. as Co-Chairs of the 2026 Pride In Business Celebration, recognizing their leadership and influence in strengthening Houston’s inclusive business ecosystem. 

As the Chamber’s signature fundraising event, Pride In Business brings together business leaders, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and community champions to honor excellence across the Chamber’s LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem. In 2026, the Celebration takes on added significance—reflecting on the Chamber’s growth since its founding in 2016 and looking ahead to a bold and expanded vision for the next decade.

The 2026 event is expected to welcome more than 1,000 business, civic and community attendees from across Greater Houston and beyond. The scale and scope of the Luncheon and After Party underscore how the Chamber has continued to grow as an organization—adapting through moments of disruption while remaining steadfast in its mission to build an economy where everyone belongs.

“Over the past 10 years, the Chamber has faced moments that required us to adapt, lead differently, and grow through uncertainty. Those challenges shaped who we are today,” said Tammi Wallace, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. “The Pride In Business Celebration is a reflection of that journey — a celebration of resilience, progress, and impact — and a powerful reminder of what’s possible as we lead into our next decade.”

The Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon will feature the Pride In Business Awards, recognizing LGBTQ+ and Allied businesses, leaders, and organizations driving economic inclusion, visibility, and opportunity across the region. New this year, the Celebration will feature an Expo, expanding opportunities for member visibility. The celebration will conclude with a high-energy After Party, extending the milestone celebration into an afternoon of celebration and connection.

Together, the Luncheon and After Party will embody the Chamber’s 10-Year Anniversary theme: A Decade of Impact. Stronger. Bolder. Unstoppable. Together.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Additional announcements, including program highlights and special guest details, will be released in the coming months.

For more information or to get involved, visit houstonprideinbusiness.com.

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ABOUT GREATER HOUSTON LGBTQ+ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Founded in 2016, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 10 years of advancing LGBTQ+ economic inclusion across the Greater Houston region. Through intentional partnerships, advocacy, and community engagement, the Chamber connects business and community to expand opportunity, strengthen visibility, and build an economy where everyone belongs. Learn more at houstonlgbqtchamber.com.