LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois & the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois have opportunities for members and sponsors to be in the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday June 28, 2026. The Chamber & Foundation will have a float again this year and here is your opportunity to have your organization front and center for over 1 million parade participants and viewers. Be seen nationally on the televised and streaming parade festivities. Contact the Chamber at (773) 303-0167. Tickets and sponsorships are limited, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity.

03/25/2026

Next Tuesday, don’t miss out on this conversation with Nick Marzo (he/him), founder of on entrepreneurship for gender-diverse business owners and how to grow professionally while prioritizing personal well-being. Thanks to the for organizing this digital session!

Registration link in the comments!

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03/25/2026

Gender-diverse business owners and customers are experiencing heightened visibility and a challenging landscape. Join us next Tuesday for a digital conversation with Nick Marzo (he/him), founder of Modern Path, and our friends at the NGLCC that discusses how we embrace visibility in ways that feel aligned and affirming.

Register here: https://bit.ly/NGLCCTDOV26

03/04/2026

The March edition of our Networking Happy Hour returns next week to ! Bring your friends and share your work with the LGBTQ+ business community.

03/04/2026

The gutting of HIV drug programs isn't just bad policy; it threatens a repeat of history's deadliest mistake, writes John Casey.

02/28/2026

Many activists and leaders say systemic racism is to blame, in addition to lingering stigma and ignorance around HIV.

02/23/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Brandon Johnson and BACP announced the free remote Chicago Small Biz Expo will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 9am-12:30pm. The remote expo provides a centralized hub of resources to support business success and growth.

Register: Chicago.gov/BizExpo

02/18/2026

Facing discrimination at school, trouble with benefits, or barriers to health care?

IL Pride Connect is here to help with information on name and gender marker changes, housing issues, student rights, and more; always free and affirming.

Call 855-805-9200 or visit ilprideconnect.org.

02/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s joined us so far this year at Noboday's Darling for our monthly Networking Happy Hour!

We’re continuing to plan events throughout Illinois and are looking for businesses interested in hosting or helping organize a Networking Happy Hour in their region.

Send us a DM!