New LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Program to Launch

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

HOUSTON, TX (March 16, 2022) – The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, as part of its collaboration with the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, is officially launching the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Program on March 23^rd.  The program creates connection, learning and community for LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups across Chamber Corporate Partners through networking and programming across the city, region and state of Texas.

The program was developed exclusively for Chamber Corporate Partners - to facilitate engagement and learning between LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) leads and others who are a part of their companies' diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. Learn more about the program at http://lgbtqworkplacealliance.lgbt/. 

“This groundbreaking program is designed to support companies and LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace through connection, learning opportunities and best practices sharing,” said Tammi Wallace, Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO. “The Chamber, working with our sister chambers across the state, is uniquely positioned to be a convenor of our Corporate Partners and lead regional and statewide work in terms of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Our goal is not only to be a strong resource for our Corporate Partners on their LGBTQ+ inclusion paths but also support LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace.”

The program will officially launch at the virtual LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit on March 23^rd.  The Summit will connect companies across Texas for learning opportunities around topics focused on employee resource groups, executive sponsor leadership, belonging in the workplace and transitioning in the workplace. 

Moderators and panelists include representatives from leading companies such as Amegy Bank, Comcast, EY, Google, Hess and Vistra to name a few examples.  The keynote speaker will be Rhodes Perry, nationally recognized as a diversity, equity, and inclusion thought leader and LGBTQ+ inclusion expert. Media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, and Forbes have featured his powerful work.  Learn more about the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit at http://lgbtqworkplacealliancesummit.lgbt/. 

The program will offer regional engagement, through the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and statewide engagement, through the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce collaboration, for Chamber Corporate Partners with even more programming and events planned in 2023 and beyond. 

Companies interested in learning more about the program and engaging with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce can learn more at https://bit.ly/LGBTQChamberCP. 

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 advance policies that foster economic inclusion and equality.  Learn more at www.houstonlgbtchamber.com.

About the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce

The Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Chambers of Commerce is a coalition of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce. We work to achieve equality and inclusion by promoting economic vitality in our communities and strengthening LGBTQ and ally businesses.  Learn more at https://texaslgbtqchambers.com/. 

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