Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

05/29/2026

🌈 Mark your calendars for our June Pride Happy Hour at The Austin Eagle! 🍻

Join us on Thursday, June 18th, for an evening of networking, community, and celebration at one of Austin’s most beloved LGBTQIA+ spaces.

We’re also excited to officially welcome The Austin Eagle to the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce family with a special Rainbow Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! 🌈✂️

Whether you’re a longtime Chamber member, a small business owner, a community leader, or simply looking to make new connections, this is the perfect opportunity to mix, mingle, and celebrate Pride Month with us.

✨ FREE to attend and open to the public
🍹 Attendees are responsible for their own tabs
🤝 Bring a friend and grow your network

🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Austin Eagle
🔗 RSVP encouraged 👉 https://bit.ly/3PLJEhw

At The Austin Eagle, the mission is simple: create a neighborhood bar where everyone feels welcome. We’re excited to celebrate their commitment to fostering community, supporting LGBTQIA+ spaces, and creating a place where authenticity comes first.

05/27/2026

🌈 Kick off Pride Month with our Pride Luncheon at Fat Rabbit Social House!

Join us next Thursday for networking, community, and real conversations with LGBTQ+ business leaders making an impact across industries.

This special Pride Month luncheon will also feature the release of our 2026 Impact Report as we reflect on the work, partnerships, and progress shaping our business community.

🎤 Featured Speakers:
✨ Rachel Smith, Pride Socks
✨ Marlene Holmes, Milam & Greene Whiskey
✨ Kristen Kavanaugh, The Agency Initiative

Moderated by Austin LGBT Chamber President & CEO Todd Hogan.

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, corporate partner, or community member, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4th, 2026
⏰ 11:30am - 1:00pm
📍 Fat Rabbit Social House

🎟️ $30 Members | $60 Non-Members

Register now and celebrate Pride in business with us 👉 https://bit.ly/4nQeTEu

05/26/2026

🌈🎶 We’re kicking off Pride Month a little early this Saturday at our Small Town Big Pride : Marketplace + LIVE Music @ Drinks Backyard! 🎶🌈

Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and our Small Town Big Pride members for an evening of live music, local vendors, community resources, and Pride celebrations at Drinks Backyard!

🗓️ Saturday, May 30th
⏰ 5PM – 9PM
🎟️ FREE to attend — RSVP encouraged 👉 https://austinlgbtbiz.com/STBP-marketplace-2026

🎶 Live Music Lineup:
5:15PM — Steph Cash
6:30PM — Julie Effin Nolen
8:00PM — Jenny and the Corn Ponies

🛍️ Featuring Vendors & Community Organizations:
Artisan House by Struthers & Co., Austin Pride, Bastrop PRIDE, Good Dogs Bakehouse, Mr. Brown's Pet Stop, OUTlaw Pride, The Pilates Apothecary, Pride of Dripping Springs, Pride of Caldwell County, North Lake Travis Pride, Lisa Hause Photography, Pride Socks, Sol & Root Wellness, The SIMS Foundation

🚐 Vivent Health / The Q Austin will also be on-site, providing FREE HIV & STI testing resources during the event.

Come shop local, support LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, connect with community, and celebrate Pride with us 🌈✨

05/22/2026

The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide education, insights, workshops, and virtual events through the free-to-use platform. Register here to set up your free account 👉 https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/partner-nglcc-algbtcc

This program offers:
✨ FREE online business courses
✨ Expert coaching & networking opportunities
✨ Topics like marketing, AI, social media, financial planning & more
✨ AND the opportunity to apply for a $10K small business grant

Here’s the best part:
✔️ It’s FREE to join
✔️ Complete just TWO eligible courses or events
✔️ Unlock the ability to apply for the grant

Whether you’re just starting out, growing your business, or looking for fresh ideas and resources… this is definitely worth checking out.

05/22/2026

🌈✂️ Last week, we officially welcomed Resting Rainbow Pet Cremation of Austin to our Austin LGBT Chamber community with a Rainbow Ribbon Cutting!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to welcome this compassionate new member business dedicated to supporting families and honoring beloved pets with dignity and care 🐾❤️

We’re grateful to the Resting Rainbows team for hosting such a heartfelt celebration and sharing more about their important mission with our community. Thank you to all of the friends, family members, and Chamber members who came out to show your support.

At the Austin LGBT Chamber, we love celebrating the incredible businesses and organizations helping make our community stronger, more inclusive, and more compassionate every day 🌈

Learn more about Resting Rainbows 👉 https://restingrainbow.com/locations/austin

05/21/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with us at our June Luncheon 🌈

Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce as we gather at our newest member venue, Fat Rabbit Social House, for an inspiring afternoon of networking, community, and conversation.

This special luncheon will feature the release of our 2026 Impact Report and a candid panel discussion with LGBTQ+ business leaders sharing their unique journeys, challenges, and successes in business.

Speakers include:
✨ Rachel Smith, Pride Socks
✨ Marlene Holmes, Milam & Greene Whiskey
✨ Kristen Kavanaugh, The Agency Initiative

Moderated by Austin LGBT Chamber President & CEO Todd Hogan.

Our monthly Chamber Luncheons are designed to help you build meaningful connections, support local businesses, and gain valuable insights and business resources from leaders shaping our community.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4th, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Fat Rabbit Social House

🎟️ $30 Members | $60 Non-Members
👉 Register now: https://austinlgbtbiz.com/pride-luncheon-2026

05/20/2026

Nominations are now open for the Scholarship presented by the Visit Austin, Texas Foundation!

This scholarship recognizes outstanding front-line hospitality and tourism professionals who are looking to advance their careers through continuing education, certifications, and professional development opportunities.

New award categories this year include Hotel, Restaurant, Arts/Heritage/Legacy, and Sports & Leisure. Community members are encouraged to nominate hospitality professionals who demonstrate exceptional customer service and leadership.

📅 Nomination deadline: June 19, 2026
👉 https://bit.ly/3PzkTF8

The Visit Austin Foundation will offer funding to support students pursuing tourism-related degrees at local institutions of higher learning. Get information about the Heart of Hospitality Award & Scholarship, requirements, eligibility information, deadlines and more.

05/19/2026

What an incredible evening at Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance - DECA’s Austin Small Business Week event: A.I. for Business – Practical Tools for Success 🤖✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Austin Energy Headquarters for an evening of conversation, learning, and connection focused on helping small businesses navigate the evolving world of AI.

From marketing and hiring to operational efficiency and practical implementation, our speakers shared thoughtful insights and actionable tools that attendees can begin using right away.

A huge thank you to:
🤝 Austin Energy for hosting us
🤝 Austin Economic Development for partnering with DECA on this event

🌟 Title Sponsor: Indeed

🏢 Booth Sponsors:
A+ Federal Credit Union
Austin Small Business Division
CapMetro
Amplify Credit Union
Bank of America
Changing Expectations
UFCU

And of course, thank you to all of our incredible speakers, attendees, Chamber partners, and community members who helped make this event such a success.

This is what collaboration across Austin’s diverse business community looks like 💙

Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance - DECA, Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce

05/18/2026

🍸✨ Join NGLCC - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce & the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming May Sip & Pitch program on Thursday, May 28 at 2:30PM CT!

Sip & Pitch is a fun virtual event where LGBTQ+ and allied-owned businesses pitch their companies to corporate partners and industry experts for feedback, connection, and visibility.

Whether you’re looking to discover new businesses, grow your network, or support supplier diversity, we’d love to see you there 🌈

🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4duuSnf

05/15/2026

✨ 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Agliff for our SOLD OUT Red Carpet + Screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Galaxy Theatres! What an unforgettable evening filled with fashion, fun, networking, and community.

A very special thank you to:
👠 Our host Galaxy Theatres Austin
👠 Title Sponsor Bunkhouse Hotels: Hotel San José, Carpenter Hotel, and Austin Motel
👠 Supporting Sponsor Gorg Wellness & Aesthetics

And of course… huge applause to our very own Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour for the evening, Nadine Hughes and Mars, who made the night extra iconic ✨ And to our friends Marquez Davis and Justin Stevens for all of your support!

📸 Full album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/austinlgbtbiz/albums/72177720333692549/

Thank you for capturing the night, Steven Hatchett 🫶

We’re so grateful to every attendee who came out in style and helped make this event such a success. We love creating spaces where our LGBTQ+ and allied community can connect, celebrate, and thrive together 🌈