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Members and Supporters,
As we close out the year and look ahead, we want to share what's coming up in 2026. It's going to be an epic, milestone year at the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce—and we want you to be part of it. Get ready...
✨ In 2026, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce celebrates a Decade of Impact. ✨
For nearly a decade, we’ve been building an economy where the LGBTQ+ community is visible, valued, and positioned to thrive. At the heart of this work is a growing LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem—connecting businesses, professionals, nonprofits, and partners in ways that strengthen opportunity, resilience, and long-term impact.
Ten years of connection.
Ten years of advocacy.
Ten years of showing up.
Ten years of impact—together, with purpose.
| | And now, we’re preparing for a milestone year that will celebrate how far we’ve come and boldly set the stage for what’s next. | | Here’s Just a Glimpse of What’s Ahead in 2026 | | A Decade of Impact—Celebrating All Year Long | | Our 10-Year Anniversary won’t be a single event or moment. It will be woven throughout all of 2026, with expanded programming, signature celebrations, storytelling, and meaningful opportunities to engage all year long. | | |
WHAT'S AHEAD
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10-Year moments integrated into Chamber events throughout the year
- Opportunities to spotlight your business, leadership, or organization
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Forward-looking initiatives focused on resilience, growth, and economic empowerment
- A powerful year-long celebration bringing community together
| | In 2026, Pride In Business scales up in a big way—moving to the Grand Ballroom at Hilton Americas and expanding with the addition of a Pride In Business Expo. The luncheon and After Party will create our largest, most dynamic celebration yet of business, leadership, and impact. | | | | | Launching in 2026, AI Ready Lab is an expert-led, 4-part workshop series focused on making AI approachable, actionable, and relevant for today’s businesses. The series equips businesses and organizations with the knowledge and confidence to integrate AI into real-world operations. | | Pride in Play is our new curated series of social, cultural, and community experiences designed to bring members together beyond the traditional networking. From Chamber Nights and Pride Nights with Houston’s sports teams, Oscar Watch Party, AsiaTown Tour to other fun outings and tours, it’s where connection and visibility, and joy take center stage. | |
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| Chamber Salon Dinners are intimate, invitation-style gatherings that bring regional stakeholders together for meaningful conversation and connection. Each dinner creates space for thoughtful dialogue, relationship-building, and shared insight around timely topics. New in 2026! These events will be hosted at a Chamber member restaurant. | | |
Chamber Day at City Hall is a new advocacy opportunity that connects members with local government through direct engagement, education, and advocacy. Participants gain insight into how City Hall works while showing up visibly in support of LGBTQ+ economic inclusion. | | | | | THRIVE Business Summit + Matchmaker returns in 2026 with expanded programming designed to help businesses grow, scale, and succeed. From education and resources to connection and visibility, THRIVE continues to meet entrepreneurs where they are and support what’s next. | | |
Since 2023, Show Your Pride has captured hundreds of individuals, through photography, in front of stunning Pride backgrounds, which are unique to each year. Show Your Pride will be bigger and better than ever in 2026! We are collaborating once again with our Creative Partner, Soneja Creative, to bring another spectacular visibility campaign to the region. Get those smiles ready! | | | | | LGBTQ+ Workplace Program will be even more robust in 2026. The program will feature expanded connection opportunities and programming. With an elevated lineup of speakers, panels, and convenings, the year ahead offers deeper engagement and practical insights for workplace inclusion. | | 3rd Thursday Breakfast Series will be another year of powerful speakers, topics and connections. We are returning to the Cadillac Bar in 2026. This monthly event shattered records every month with 100-150 people attending. These seats fill up fast so secure your registration early! | | | | |
LAMBDA NextGen supports the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders through intentional programming and connection. With a robust year ahead, 2026 will bring more opportunities to network, learn, and step into leadership. | | And more to be announced in 2026! | | |
KICKING THE YEAR OFF...
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🤝 Be Part of 2026 and Help Us Move the Chamber Forward!
Everything the Chamber has achieved over the last decade has been possible because of partners, members, and supporters who believe in this work.
As we prepare for 2026, we’re inviting our community to step into this milestone year by:
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Sponsoring our 10-Year Anniversary initiatives and events
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Engaging consistently—show up, be visible, and be part of the story
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Championing the Chamber within your networks
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Joining us if you’re not yet part of our growing movement
📘 Our 10-Year Anniversary Sponsorship Guide is now available, outlining meaningful ways to align your brand, including 10-Year Anniversary sponsorship opportunities, with a decade of impact—and the future we’re building together.
This is more than a sponsorship. It’s a visible commitment to a decade of progress—and the decade we’re building next.
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Become a Member
The Chamber’s network now includes 575+ members and continues to grow. Becoming a member connects you to a powerful LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem where relationships, resources, and visibility drive real impact. Allies ALWAYS welcome!
| If you are already a member, consider upgrading your membership! Let's talk! | |
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Become an Impact Partner
If your company has 500+ or more employees, join us as an Impact Partner! Impact Partners make a tremendous difference for the Chamber and have access to the Chamber's signature and widely recognized LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Program.
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🚀 Get Ready for 2026!
2026 will be bold and intentional. It’s a year to celebrate progress, strengthen our collective voice, and help shape the next decade of impact at the Chamber.
This is just the beginning!
On behalf of our Board and Team, we cannot wait to celebrate a Decade of Impact with you in 2026.
With pride and gratitude,
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Tammi Wallace
Co-Founder, President & CEO
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Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
www.houstonlgbtqchamber.com
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