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Members and Supporters,
As October comes to a close, one thing is clear: the strength of this Chamber is reflected in the people, businesses, organizations, and leaders who continue to show up, speak up, and invest in a stronger future for our community.
This month has been a powerful reminder of what that looks like in action. From our inaugural Chamber Day at City Hall and a meaningful LGBTQ+ History Month 3rd Thursday Breakfast to celebrating LGBTQ+ families, recognizing member milestones, and engaging with leaders across Greater Houston, we've seen the impact of connection, visibility, and collective action.
And there is important work ahead.
With Election Day approaching, we're encouraging everyone to make their voice heard and vote in every race. We're also highlighting opportunities to support fellow Chamber members, help open doors for diverse-owned businesses through our Pay It Forward Fund, and participate in programs and events that strengthen our region's LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem.
As we move toward the close of our 10-Year Anniversary, we're celebrating the people who helped build this Chamber while keeping our focus firmly on what's next.
There's power in showing up. And together, we're putting that power to work.
Warmly,
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Tammi Wallace (she/her)
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to get involved!
Join now.
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Early Voting Closes Tomorrow!
Early Vote Centers will be open through tomorrow, Friday, October 30 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Harris County Vote Centers will accept voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day.
Find candidates and what is on your personal ballot: Visit Vote411.org to look up your personal ballot and learn about the candidates running in your community.
Don't Stop at the Top. Vote Every Race.
Harris County voters face the longest ballot in the country—but every race matters. Don’t stop at the top of the ticket. Vote all the way down the ballot to support and elect pro-equality candidates at every level of government.
From the courthouse to the statehouse and more, these elected leaders make decisions that directly impact our rights, our families, our businesses and our communities.
Vote Down Ballot. Vote for Equality.
| | Elections Briefing Toolkit | |
As part of our partnership with the Texas Business Leader Alliance (TBLA), we are providing our members with an Elections Briefing Toolkit, a resource designed to help stakeholders navigate key election information, prepare for informed discussions, and support civic engagement.
Purpose of the Toolkit
The 2026 midterm elections will test election administration, certification, institutional resilience, and public confidence. Business leaders can help stabilize their workplaces and communities by preparing early, sharing accurate information, supporting lawful election processes, and using their voices when they are most needed.
This toolkit is designed for business owners, executives, chambers, trade associations, communications teams, government-relations professionals, and civic partners. It offers public and private engagement options so each organization can act in a way that reflects its role, risk tolerance, and local context.
| | People Behind the Impact Series | |
As we close out the 10-Year Anniversary, we are recognizing some of the staff and board leaders whose service has helped shape the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.
Our Decade of Impact has been built by people who believe deeply in our mission and understand that this work is about more than any one program, event, or milestone. It is about showing up for our members, strengthening our community ecosystem, and expanding economic opportunity for all.
Through our People Behind the Impact series, we are proud to highlight members of our team and Board whose leadership, service, and dedication continue to move the Chamber—and our community—forward.
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Jennifer Coleman (she/her)
Digital Media Manager
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Staff Highlight: Jennifer Coleman
Digital Media Manager Jennifer Coleman helps keep the Chamber connected, informed, and moving forward.
Much of Jennifer’s work happens behind the scenes, but its impact can be seen throughout the Chamber’s communications and digital presence. She supports the production of our newsletters, keeps the event calendar current, manages website updates, and helps ensure members and supporters have timely access to the information they need.
Jennifer is also a valued team player who readily steps in wherever support is needed. Her responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to detail help the entire team work more effectively and keep the Chamber’s many programs, events, and initiatives visible to the community.
As we close our Decade of Impact, we are grateful for Jennifer’s creativity, reliability, and dedication to the mission. Her work may not always happen in the spotlight, but it plays an important role in telling the Chamber’s story, supporting our members, and keeping our growing community ecosystem engaged.
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Ryan Wilson (he/him)
Director of Corporate Engagement
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Staff Highlight: Ryan Wilson
Director of Corporate Engagement Ryan Wilson helps strengthen the relationships that fuel the Chamber’s mission and impact.
Ryan works closely with our Impact Partners (corporate partners) and other supporters to deepen their connection to the Chamber and the community we serve. Through thoughtful relationship-building and leading our LGBTQ+ Workplace program, he helps organizations identify meaningful ways to engage in Chamber programs, events, and initiatives while advancing economic inclusion and opportunity.
His work requires listening, follow-through, and an understanding that successful corporate engagement is about more than financial support. It is about building lasting relationships, creating shared value, and connecting organizations more deeply to our members and broader community ecosystem. Ryan is always willing to step in, represent the Chamber, and help move an opportunity forward.
As we close our Decade of Impact, we are grateful for Ryan’s professionalism, persistence, and dedication to the mission. His work helps secure the support and engagement needed to expand the Chamber’s reach and carry our impact into the next decade.
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Thank You, Ryan and Jennifer!
As we close our Decade of Impact, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Ryan and Jennifer for the talent, care, and dedication they bring to the Chamber. Whether building relationships, strengthening engagement, keeping our community informed, or supporting the team behind the scenes, their work helps move our mission forward every day. We are grateful to have them helping shape the Chamber’s next decade.
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CHAMBER STATEMENT
October 23, 2026
Trans Texans belong.
Deception and impersonation have no place in our community.
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The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce stands with the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), which has reported that mailers, brochures, and text messages are being distributed using its name or similar branding without authorization. TENT has confirmed that it did not create, approve, or distribute these materials.
We urge our members and community to verify information through TENT’s official channels before sharing or responding. Help amplify TENT’s statement so others can recognize these impersonations.
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Our transgender neighbors are business owners, colleagues, community leaders, friends, and family. They deserve safety, dignity, and the freedom to thrive. Efforts that undermine trust in organizations serving trans Texans affect our entire community ecosystem.
We stand together for the safety, dignity, and belonging of transgender Texans—and the right to live, work, lead, and thrive here in Texas.
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Next year, the Chamber is rolling out our Workforce Development Pilot. Our goal is to connect talent to Chamber members as we build out our next decade of work. So....we need your feedback to inform our planning.
Please take the next step by completing our employer survey. Your responses will help us better understand your workforce needs and identify the training, resources and connections that would be most valuable to your organization.
COMPLETE THE SURVEY
Please also share the survey internally with your human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition and hiring teams, as well as other colleagues who can provide insight into your organization’s workforce needs. Their input is welcome even if they were unable to attend the session.
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52 Years of Medicine: Still Curious, Still Caring,
Still Looking Ahead
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For more than five decades, Dr. Gordon Crofoot has cared for patients, advanced infectious disease research and remained deeply connected to Houston's LGBTQ+ community. His career spans the earliest years of the HIV/AIDS crisis through today's breakthroughs in long-acting prevention, mRNA technology and the pursuit of a functional cure.
As Crofoot MD marks 52 years in medicine and research, the Chamber invited Dr. Crofoot to reflect on the patients who shaped his work, the scientific advances he has helped move forward, the importance of inclusive care and community connection, and why—after more than half a century—he is still looking ahead.
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What began as an idea for a dating app evolved into something more intentional. Chamber Member LaTanya Green shares how listening to her community, reflecting on her own experiences and remaining open to a new direction helped shape Mindful Girl Love—a reflection-first platform designed to support more meaningful connection.
When I first began working on Mindful Girl Love, I thought I was building a dating app.
The more conversations I had—and the more I reflected on my own experiences—the more I realized something felt incomplete. Many of us weren’t struggling because we lacked places to meet people. We were often trying to build connection without first understanding where we were emotionally, what we actually wanted, or whether we had the capacity to connect at all.
| | A Full-Circle Moment and the Work That Shaped My Leadership | |
In September, I received the 2026 Pride + Power Community Leadership Award from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. The recognition was deeply meaningful because Victory has been part of my community journey for many years. I previously served on the Victory Fund Campaign Board and co-chaired its Houston Brunch—experiences that helped shape how I think strategically and how I lead today.
Receiving the award brought together two important chapters of my life: the electoral and community work where my journey began and the economic inclusion work that I now lead through the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.
More than two decades ago, I volunteered for Annise Parker’s campaign and later became involved with Progressive Voters in Action. I eventually answered a volunteer call from the Lesbian & Gay Rights Lobby of Texas (now Equality Texas). I stepped forward nervously, with no idea where that first “yes” would lead.
| | Congratulations to Chamber Members Michael's Cookie Jar on 20 Years and Montrose DDS on 45 Years! We were proud to recognize both businesses with milestone anniversary awards at the October 3rd Thursday Breakfast and celebrate their continued investment in the Chamber and their commitment to building a stronger, more connected LGBTQ+ and allied business community. | | Congratulations to Chris Blackwell, with Chamber Member One Innovative Homes, on his appointment to the Houston Area Realtors (HAR) Professional Development Advisory Group and Risk Management Group Committees. Way to go, Chris! | | |
Congratulations to Chamber Member and Founding Leadership Council Member Sam Jacobson on his recent appointment to the City of Houston Commission on Disabilities.
Are you interested in serving on a board or committee? Complete the Chamber Board & Commissions Interest Form here.
| | | | | Congratulations to John Frels with Chamber member Blink Lending & Investments, who was recently installed as the Chairman of the Board for the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to working with John in this new role! | | Congratulations to Chamber Member Bright Star Productions on receiving the 2026 NACE Houston Award for Technical Production Event of the Year for the Houston SPCA's 2025 Howl-O-Ween Ball. | | | Do you have some good news to share? From time to time, the Chamber highlights significant accomplishments, big milestones and other good news about our Members and Corporate Partners. Please submit news about your member business via the form below. | | Chamber Member Spotlight: The Edit Lab | |
Bringing a Decade of Impact to Life Through Video
Every great story deserves to be told, and Chamber Member The Edit Lab has helped us bring some of the Chamber’s most meaningful moments to life through video this year.
As we celebrate our 10-Year Anniversary, The Edit Lab has collaborated with the Chamber on video projects that capture our journey, showcase our work, and highlight the people, businesses, and leaders who have helped shape a Decade of Impact.
Video is a powerful way to share stories, increase visibility, and connect with audiences. We're grateful to The Edit Lab for bringing their creative talents and expertise to our projects and helping us tell the Chamber's story in compelling ways. The company delivers custom-crafted storytelling with tailored video productions.
Thank you to The Edit Lab for being part of this milestone year and helping us share our story! Learn more about The Edit Lab at theeditlabhouston.com.
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Put your brand behind the work that moves our mission forward. Chamber sponsorships increase the visibility of your business or organization while directly supporting the Chamber’s work to create opportunity, strengthen connections, advocate for our community, and advance LGBTQ+ economic inclusion across the region.
✨ Spotlight Sponsorship Opportunity - Chamber Holiday Celebration. The Chamber Holiday Celebration brings together members, corporate and community leaders, small business owners, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, young professionals, and supporters from across the Greater Houston region. Sponsorship offers a valuable opportunity to increase your organization’s visibility, build meaningful relationships, and demonstrate your support. Learn more here.
Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities:
Interested in learning more? Contact the Chamber team today to explore sponsorship opportunities and find the partnership that's right for your organization. Just hit reply, and we'll follow up or complete the Chamber Sponsorship Form.
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Put your business behind a meaningful Day of Giving through the 7th Annual Chamber Holiday Food & Supply Drive, benefiting nonprofit Chamber Member Grace Place. The Drive supports young people ages 13–24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Businesses can host a Power of Pride Collection Site, rally employees and customers, shop the Grace Place wish list, give through the Virtual Drive, or drop off donations on Thursday, November 19.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering businesses and organizations valuable visibility while helping expand the reach and collective impact of the Drive. Join this Season of Support and help provide nourishment, connection, dignity, and hope.
👉 Learn More, Become a Sponsor & Get Involved
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Elected Officials Reception
Our Annual Elected Officials Reception brought together members, community leaders, and elected officials for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at Hearsay Levy Park.
We’re grateful to the elected officials who joined us and especially to our featured speakers:
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State Representative Ann Johnson - District 134
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Commissioner Dexter McCoy - Fort Bend County, Precinct 4
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Assessor Annette Ramirez - Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar
Thank you for making time to be with our community and for your continued commitment to public service.
A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this evening possible and investing in the work of the Chamber. And a special shoutout to Dr. Lucky Chopra and Cindy Clifford for helping bring this event to life. We are so grateful for your support and partnership!
And of course, thank you to the incredible team at Hearsay Levy Park for the hospitality and beautiful setting for the evening.
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LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance + Lambda NextGen Karaoke
What a night connecting our professionals and young professionals at Chamber Member JR's for some karaoke and fun!
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Connect with the Chamber
Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Engagement, hosted our quarterly Connect with the Chamber and met with some new and future members! Thank you to Chamber Member Los Mendoza for hosting us.
📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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First Friday Meet & Eat at La Mex
It was another successful First Friday Meet & Eat hosted by Chamber Member La Mex. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this popular monthly event!
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LGBTQ+ History Month Edition - 3rd Thursday Breakfast
Our LGBTQ+ History Month Edition: 3rd Thursday Breakfast was a special opportunity to reflect on the people, stories, and milestones that have shaped the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce over the past 10 years.
Chamber Co-Founders Tammi Wallace and Gary Wood joined Board Chair Stephen Miranda for a fireside chat reflecting on the Chamber’s beginnings, its growth, and the impact of creating a space where LGBTQ+ and allied businesses can connect, thrive, and belong.
We also celebrated our Founding Leadership Council, explored LGBTQ+ history through The Banner Project, and recognized two longtime Chamber members: Montrose DDS, celebrating 45 years in business, and Michael's Cookie Jar, celebrating 20 years!
Thank you to Montrose Eye Care: Paul Lovero, OD for sponsoring this special morning, Cadillac Bar for hosting us, and all our Featured Member Showcase participants and attendees who made it such a meaningful gathering.
Ten years ago, our founders helped build something our community needed. Today, we’re proud to celebrate how far we’ve come — and the work still ahead.
📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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Chamber Day at City Hall
Our inaugural Chamber Day at City Hall was a huge success. Thank you to Council Member Mario Castillo for hosting us and to the incredible city leaders and department heads who joined us.
📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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OUT & About Mixer
It was a costume kinda night as we celebrated Halloween with Chamber Member Eureka Heights.
📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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BE A PART OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!
The Chamber calendar is regularly updated, so bookmark it! We are continually updating the calendar with events so check back often. Our Event Calendar provides the details and all you have to do is register. We hope you'll join us - as always, we'd love to see you! We have so many ways to engage and be involved every month.
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10-Year Anniversary Partner Highlight
Like Minds Communications
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A decade of impact means a decade of stories worth sharing. As we celebrate the Chamber’s 10-Year Anniversary, we are proud to recognize Like Minds Communications, one of our Chamber Media Partners, for supporting this milestone year.
Visibility helps build understanding, strengthen connections and open doors to opportunity. Support from Like Minds Communications helps us elevate the Chamber’s story and spotlight the LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, leaders and community voices at the heart of our work.
Thank you, Like Minds Communications, for helping us celebrate a decade of impact and amplify the possibilities ahead. Together, we’re building a stronger, more visible LGBTQ+ economic community.
Learn more about Like Minds Communications at likemindstalk.com.
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Foundations of Impact:
Honoring Our Inaugural Partners, Inaugural Members and Founding Members
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Every milestone has a beginning—and ours was made possible by partners and members who believed in the Chamber before it became what it is today. As we celebrate a Decade of Impact, we are honored to recognize the Inaugural partners, Inaugural members, and Founding members who joined in year one and helped us build this strong foundation.
Thank you for your longtime contributions to the Chamber! Your belief in this Chamber from the very beginning helped turn vision into reality. Because of these members, we are stronger. Bolder. Unstoppable. Together.
👉 See all of our Inaugural Members and Partners.
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Pay It Forward. Open the Door for Another Business.
A Chamber membership can open doors—to new relationships, greater visibility, business resources, professional development, and opportunities that can help a business grow.
Through the Pay It Forward Fund, individuals and businesses can help open those doors for minority-, trans-, and women-owned businesses by underwriting the cost of an annual Chamber membership.
Pay It Forward recipients gain access to Chamber programs, networking opportunities, business resources, and assistance with LGBTBE® certification—all while becoming part of a community of businesses and leaders invested in their success.
Your investment can make that connection possible.
$450 underwrites a base-level annual membership. Every dollar counts and helps expand access to Chamber membership and resources.
When you Pay It Forward, you’re not simply funding a membership. You’re helping another business gain access to opportunity.
DONATE
LEARN MORE ABOUT PAY IT FORWARD
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Chamber Membership Manager Joe Mendoza stopped by the Lee Services, LLC's booth at the Katy Pride Festival this year, and he had a great conversation about the importance of not only supporting member businesses and organizations that support our community, but also having confidence in the people we let into our homes.
With that conversation...Lee Services joined as the Chamber's only electrician the very next day!
As Joe said, "This is part of what drives me to add as many Home Services member businesses that are either LGBTQ-owned or allied-owned. I want to make sure we have as many LGBTQ+ supportive businesses in the Chamber as possible so our community can utilize their services and know they are supported."
Learn more about Lee Services, LLC at leeservicesllc.net. Welcome to the Chamber!
| | Help Your Employees Take the Next Step Toward Citizenship | The National Immigration Forum’s Citizenship Advance program is a free and confidential resource that helps Houston-area businesses support eligible employees through the naturalization process. Through the workplace, employees receive access to a secure online portal, trusted legal review, interview preparation, and bilingual assistance in English and Spanish. | |
Supporting employee naturalization can strengthen workforce stability, recruitment, retention, and productivity while reducing misinformation, barriers, and delays related to work authorization renewals. It is also a meaningful way for employers to invest in their employees, workforce inclusion, and the broader community and economy.
👉 Learn More About Citizenship Advance
Questions about the program? Contact Andrea Castaneda-Lauver, Business Engagement and Workforce Advance Associate, National Immigration Forum at acastaneda-lauver@forumtogether.org.
Missed our webinar, Navigating Immigration: What Businesses and Organizations Need to Know? Watch the session here.
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HBJ Powering the Next Decade Panel
The Houston Business Journal hosted its 2026 Energy in Business Panel: Powering the Next Decade. We are proud to call HBJ one of our 2026 Media Partners.
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Montrose Banners Press Conference
A little more Pride along Westheimer. A meaningful message for Houston. The Progress Pride banners now flying in Montrose remind LGBTQ+ Houstonians that we belong, that our history matters, and that our community is an essential part of this city. After the loss of the Rainbow Crosswalk, that visible affirmation carries particular meaning.
Thank you to County Attorney Abbie Kamin, Jack Valinski, and Pride Houston 365 for carrying this effort forward and helping bring these banners to Westheimer. We also thank Mayor John Whitmire for personally funding the banners—a meaningful investment in LGBTQ+ visibility in Montrose and for his longtime commitment to the community.
This effort reflects collaboration across our community. Chamber leadership was proud to work alongside Equality Texas, the Montrose Center, and the Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board to bring proposals to City Hall, to raise the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. From community members who raised their voices to leaders who brought ideas and resources to the table, many people helped make this moment possible.
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BBB Awards for Excellence Luncheon
We had a wonderful day celebrating with Chamber Partner, BBB, at their annual Awards for Excellence Luncheon.
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Crowe Nonprofit Compliance Workshop
Thank you to Chamber Impact Partner Crowe for the opportunity to join them at their nonprofit compliance workshop. Director of Operations Maureen Maiuri attended the event.
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HBJ Women Who Mean Business VIP Reception
Before the big awards luncheon, the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) hosted a separate VIP Reception for the Women Who Mean Business Awards Honorees. We're proud that our very own Tammi Wallace, Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO, was recognized this year!
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Legacy Ribbon-Cutting at Acres Home
Congratulations to Chamber Impact Partner Legacy Community Health on the grand opening of their new Acres Home location.
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Katy Pride
Way to go, Katy Pride! Congratulations on another successful festival. We are proud to call Katy Pride one of our longtime nonprofit members!
📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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Out for Good Gala
We were proud to celebrate with inaugural nonprofit member, the Montrose Center, at their annual Out for Good Gala.
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Harris County Women's Commission - Panelist Side Hustle Summit
Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO, Tammi Wallace, participated as a panelist at the Side Hustle Summit. Congratulations to the Harris County Women's Commission and Chair Dr. Felicia Harris, on a wonderful evening.
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WBEA Golf Tournament
Chamber Board Member Rachel Bickham and Programming & Events Manager Koren Shumate joined Chamber Partner WBEA for their annual golf tournament. Rumor is they didn't win, but their team sure had fun!
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Bourbon Bash
Thank you to Chamber Member Tracey Shappro, with VISION Productions, for inviting us to participate in her annual Bourbon Bash. We had a blast connecting with other Chamber members and so many amazing people from across the city.
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HBJ Women Who Mean Business Awards
We celebrated with so many remarkable women at the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) Women Who Mean Business Awards, including the Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO, Tammi Wallace, and many other Chamber members who were recognized. Congratulations to all of the honorees!
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Heights Funeral Home 100 Year Anniversary
Maureen Maiuri, Chamber Director of Operations, joined Chamber Impact Partner Dignity Memorial for a celebration of their Heights Funeral Home location, which celebrated its 100-Year Anniversary! Now that's an anniversary!
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National Coming Out Day Panel
Congratulations to Chamber Impact Partner Hines on their inaugural Coming Out Day panel featuring other Chamber Impact Partners, whose offices are located in Hines-owned properties.
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United Against Human Trafficking Gala
Thank you to Clay Melder, Board Vice Chair of Chamber nonprofit United Against Human Trafficking, for the invitation to attend their annual gala.
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Lambda Legal Reception
We were proud to once again join Chamber nonprofit member Lambda Legal for their annual Houston reception. Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO, Tammi Wallace, introduced Council Member Alejandra Salinas, who received the Liberty Award from the organization.
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Third Coast PrideFest Parade
We love, love, love being on the island, and when we are celebrating Pride...even better! Thank you to Jill and Pam Straker for the "ride" with their fabulous Jeep and, of course, the infamous Bones! To the many volunteers who walked with us...thank YOU!
📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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bp Audi F1 Racer
Now that was fun! A huge thank you to Chamber Impact Partner bp for the invitation to join them on their campus for the Audi F1 Racer activation.
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South Main Alliance 50th Anniversary
Congratulations to the South Main Alliance on a remarkable milestone — their 50th Anniversary! We had a wonderful evening celebrating this remarkable achievement.
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United Terminal B Grand Opening
What a space! We joined Chamber Impact Partner United for the opening of the new Terminal B at George Bush IAH. The United Club...just wow! We can't wait to fly out of the new terminal.
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Families With Pride
It was a beautiful celebration of LGBTQ+ families at the annual Families with Pride festival hosted by County Attorney Abbie Kamin, the Chamber and Discovery Green. 📸 Check out all of the event photos here.
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Mayor Whitmire Holiday Press Conference
The Chamber joined Mayor John Whitmire and community leaders and sponsors for the announcement of Houston’s holiday festivities, including the
H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, featuring Grammy Award winner Lizzo as Grand Marshal, and the return of “Deck the Hall” at City Hall.
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⭐ Share Your Chamber Experience on Google!
Have a great experience with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce? 🌈
We'd love your feedback! You can also help others discover our work by leaving a quick Google Review! Your feedback not only supports our mission—it helps more businesses, organizations, and community members find and connect with the Chamber.
👉 Leave a Review on Google
Your voice helps amplify the impact of our incredible community. Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience! 💜
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| | We are proud to recognize our Chamber Impact Partners, whose leadership, investment, and year-round engagement help strengthen the LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem across Greater Houston. Thank you for your support of the Chamber! | | You’re Part of Our Story — Help Us Celebrate 10 Years | |
As we mark the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s 10-Year Anniversary, we’re reflecting on the people, businesses, and partners who made this decade of impact possible. Your support, engagement, and belief in building an economy where everyone belongs have shaped the Chamber’s growth, influence, and reach across Greater Houston.
We would be honored if you’d share a short testimonial about your experience with the Chamber. Your story may be featured as part of our 10-Year Anniversary celebration—helping us honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.
👉 Submit your testimonial and be part of our story
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The Work Continues. So Does Our Impact.
As we look toward the final months of this milestone year, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who continues to make the Chamber's work possible.
To our members, Board, team, Impact Partners, volunteers, and supporters—thank you for believing in this work and for showing up in ways both large and small. Every connection made, every opportunity created, and every barrier challenged helps move us closer to an economy where everyone belongs.
Ten years ago, we set out to build something that didn't exist in Greater Houston. Today, we've built one of the largest LGBTQ+ chambers in the country, and we're just getting started.
The challenges ahead are real, but so are the opportunities. Our commitment to strengthening businesses, supporting professionals, advancing economic inclusion, and building a more equitable future remains unwavering.
Let's finish this milestone year strong—and carry that momentum into the next decade.
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SPEND WITH PURPOSE
Choosing where you spend your dollars is one way to show support for LGBTQ+-inclusive businesses in our community.
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