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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
Upcoming Pride Across Texas Event to Focus on Successful Branding to the LGBTQ+ Community
Upcoming Pride Across Texas Event to Focus on Successful Branding to the LGBTQ+ Community
HOUSTON, TX (June 3, 2022) – The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, working alongside the other members of the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce is proud to be hosting, Pride Across Texas: Successful Branding and Marketing: Engaging During Pride Month and Beyond with guest speakers, Valerie Salinas-Davis and Deidra Walsh. This virtual event will take place on June 23rd from 3:00-4:30 PM. The guest speakers will share their expertise and insight of successful branding and marketing to the LGBTQ+ community during and beyond Pride Month.
More details about the event and registration can be accessed here.
Pride Across Texas is an LGBTQ+ & Allied virtual networking event as big as Texas itself! Combined, the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce has more than 1,000 members. Attending this event gives each registrant a chance to reach beyond their city, county, and region to create new business/professional networks.
The 2022 Pride Across Texas Presenting Sponsor is Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB). The company has invested in the LGBTQ+ Business Community by joining all four LGBTQ+ Chambers in Texas and supports the coalition work of the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce. Learn more about the company at https://cocacolaswb.com/.
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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 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/.
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