Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

08/19/2026

https://youtu.be/YbK3fxmw1iU
Because of the Chamber, so much is possible. 🌈💙

More confidence. More connections. More opportunities. More courage to show up as your full, authentic self.

In this video, members and leaders share what the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce has meant to them—from growing their businesses and accessing resources to building community, finding their voice, and knowing they belong.

For the past decade, the Chamber has been creating more than a network. We’ve been building a community where LGBTQ+ and allied business owners, professionals, and leaders can connect, grow, and make an impact together.

And after 10 years of impact, we’re just getting started.
Here’s to the next decade—and everything we’ll build together. ✨

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08/19/2026

Houston is in the house at !

Some of our team members are in San Diego this week for the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Conference, connecting with LGBTQ+ and Allied business leaders, fellow chambers, corporate partners, and entrepreneurs from across the country.

Special shout-out to our Impact Partner, United, for getting our team safely to San Diego. We’re grateful for your partnership and for helping make this week possible.

Here are a few snapshots from the conference so far.

08/18/2026

🌎 Navigating Immigration: What Businesses and Organizations Need to Know
Immigration policy and processes impact more than individuals and families. They shape workplaces, organizations, talent pipelines, and our broader economy.

Join the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for a timely virtual conversation exploring the current immigration landscape, legal immigration pathways, and the important role immigrants play in our workforce and communities.

📆 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

We’ll be joined by two experts in immigration and workforce engagement:
🎤 Chelsie Kramer
Texas State Organizer, American Immigration Council
🎤 Andrea Castaneda-Lauver

Business Engagement and Workforce Advance Associate, National Immigration Forum
Attendees will gain a broader understanding of an issue that can often feel complex, along with practical information and actionable steps for business and organizational leaders.

Whether you lead a business, manage a team, support employees, or want to better understand the intersection of immigration and our workforce, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/ZgKg50ZyEOB

08/17/2026

🌈 More than networking. A place to belong.

Sometimes opportunity starts with simply being in the right room.

There’s a lot happening across our Chamber community, and staying connected means staying close to the people, information, and opportunities that can make a difference.

Different opportunities. Different reasons to engage. But all part of what it means to belong to a Chamber community that keeps you connected to what matters. 💙

🔗 Explore upcoming events and opportunities: https://ow.ly/AfXP50ZAHqL

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the nonprofit organizations and leaders who show up every day to create change, strengthen communities, and make a lasting impact.

Across Greater Houston, LGBTQ+ nonprofits play an essential role in providing resources, advocacy, services, connection, and support to our community. Their work helps ensure that people have a place to turn, a voice at the table, and a community that believes in them. 🌈

We’re also proud to recognize the work of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the charitable and educational arm of the Chamber. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation is dedicated to promoting economic advancement and addressing economic inequities in the LGBTQ+ community.

Together, our Chamber, Foundation, nonprofit members, and community partners are helping build a stronger, more inclusive economic ecosystem where LGBTQ+ people and businesses have the opportunity to thrive.

Today and every day, we’re grateful for the nonprofits doing the work that moves our community forward. Thank you for all that you do. 💙✨

08/16/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Joe! 🎂🎉

Today, we’re celebrating Joe Mendoza, our Membership Manager! 🌈

Joe brings his experience, energy, and passion for community to everything he does, helping Chamber members get connected, make the most of their membership, and find meaningful ways to engage with the Chamber.

We’re grateful to have Joe on our team and for all the ways he helps strengthen our growing business community. 💙

Help us wish Joe a very Happy Birthday! 🥳 We hope your day is filled with good people, good food, and plenty of reasons to celebrate!

08/16/2026

You don’t have to go far to find something great.
🍽️Dine with friends.
🛍️Shop unique finds.
🌳Enjoy the simple moments.
It’s all right here at home.
The Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce’s Local Business Directory makes it easy to support amazing LGBTQ+ supportive businesses in our own backyard.
https://ow.ly/zjJQ50Xrige

08/14/2026

170 Chamber members and friends came together yesterday for a morning filled with great conversation, meaningful connections, and plenty of Chamber momentum. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made it such a special gathering!

A special thank you to our Featured Speaker, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, for joining us and sharing her insights on leadership, advocacy, and the power of getting involved. From establishing the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission in 2023 to her continued work championing our community, Commissioner Briones is a true example of the kind of engaged, community-focused leadership we are proud to celebrate.

Thank you to our breakfast sponsor, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, for your continued commitment to providing high-quality HIV care and services in our community and around the world.

Congratulations to Chamber Member Composition ID on celebrating their 10 year milestone anniversary!

This is what our Chamber community is all about — connecting, supporting one another, and creating impact together.

08/14/2026

🚀 Your next big contract could start here.

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is proud to collaborate with the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) for Meet the Primes, a powerful supplier access and readiness event connecting small businesses with large prime contractors and corporate buyers.

📆 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕐 1:00–4:30 PM
📍 United Way of Greater Houston | 50 Waugh Drive

This WBEA Tier 2 matchmaking and roundtable event is your opportunity to:

🤝 Connect directly with prime contractors and corporate buyers
💼 Showcase your products and services
🔎 Explore potential partnerships and contracting opportunities
📈 Expand your business network and identify new avenues for growth

Whether you're looking to build relationships, get your business in front of corporate decision-makers, or explore your next big opportunity, Meet the Primes is a room you want to be in.

🎟️ Register now through WBEA: https://www.wbea-texas.org/about-wbea

08/13/2026

📸 Don't forget to check it out!

We’ve launched a new Flickr gallery highlighting 10 years of impact by the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce—powered by community, visibility, and purpose.

Take a look and comment on your favorite moments.
👉 https://ow.ly/NRZR50Ycs2j