7 Businesses Receive Grubhub Community
Impact Program Grants!
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Congratulations to seven eateries who received grants through the Grubhub Community Impact Program ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 each. The Chamber partnered with Grubhub and the NGLCC on the program. Read more about the program and announcement event here.
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Thank you to the NGLCC and Grubhub for your support of these businesses, the Chamber and the investment in the local economy!
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Join the Chamber for one of our Newest Events for 2022! |
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Join us for the Community Conversations Luncheon on April 26 for a fireside chat with Nancy Meyer, Publisher of the Houston Chronicle. Nancy is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and she will be sharing her path to journalism, discussing the critical role of journalism and the need for inclusive storytelling. Melissa Aguilar, Senior Editor, Features, with the Houston Chronicle will interview Nancy to talk about her path to journalism. Melissa's unique lens on both journalism and the Houston Chronicle will provide an insightful conversation.
Registration closes at noon on April 25. Register TODAY!
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Thank you to our Community Conversations Luncheon Sponsors |
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Houston Rockets Pride Night is a HUGE Success! |
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What a night! The Houston Rockets “rocked” it with 2022 Pride Night. The Chamber was proud to once again partner with Gold Level Chamber Corporate Partner, Houston Rockets, on this year’s Pride Night. From the arena lit up in all things progressive rainbow to the Community Spotlights to the game…it was a spectacular night.
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Check out more photos from Pride Night with the Houston Rockets here.
The Houston Rockets generously donated a portion of specific ticket sales and a portion of the Pride Night t-shirt designed by Chamber Member, OG 713 to the Chamber. Thank you to the Houston Rockets for your partnership and generous support of the Chamber!
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Celebrating Pride Month!
Join the Chamber for the Pride In Business Celebration!
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We are ready to celebrate Pride Month in-person with you! Join the Chamber for the Pride In Business Celebration & Awards on Wednesday, June 22. Learn more about the celebration at houstonprideinbusiness.lgbt.
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We are excited to host the Pride In Business Celebration at the beautiful Nautilus Ballroom at the Downtown Aquarium.
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Pride In Business celebrates the LGBTQ+ and Allied Business Community during Pride Month. The 2022 luncheon will include the announcement of the Chamber's 2022 Pride In Business Awards.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
The Pride In Business Celebration is the Chamber's signature event and a tremendous opportunity for brand visibility and to show your company's support of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Secure your Pride In Business Celebration sponsorship today!
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Regional LGBTBE® Roundtable Program Launches!
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On March 24, the Chamber launched the inaugural cohort of 10 LGBTBE® Certified Businesses as part of the Regional LGBTBE® Roundtable Program.
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Brian Hall (He/Him), Advisor; Supplier Diversity & Advocacy and Tracy Upton (She/Her), Supply Chain Advisor, led the discussion with the cohort to connect businesses to their “why” and how understanding their why is a key part of a successful business.
The cohort will meet two additional times in 2022. See more photos from the May 24th event here. A huge thank you to Shell USA for sponsoring the Regional LGBTBE® Roundtable Program.
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Corporate Partner Spotlight |
Congratulations to Chamber Corporate Partner, ExxonMobil, on celebrating 50 years of their Supplier Diversity program and commitment to diverse owned businesses. Watch the video to hear from an LGBTBE Certified supplier about their engagement with ExxonMobil.
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Register for Upcoming Events! |
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There’s plenty of ways to engage with the Chamber in 2022 and make some great connections! Are you ready to connect? |
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The Chamber events calendar is regularly updated so check back often and keep an eye out for event announcements.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for various programming throughout the year. Click here to learn more and become a sponsor.
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Chamber Co-Founder, President & CEO, Tammi Wallace, recently visited with Chamber Member, PromoPrint Group. The company is a promotional products and printing company. Learn more about PromoPrint Group at https://www.promoprintgroup.com/.
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Chamber Member, Samantha Smith, was recently interviewed on DE Talk, a podcast of DirectEmployers to talk about her lived experience as an LGBTQ employee in the workplace. Listen in at https://spoti.fi/37eV46Y
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Congratulations to Morris Smith, who is the Southwest Region Public Affairs Communications and Sustainability Director for Chamber Corporate Partner, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. He has been promoted to Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability for Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Morris has been a strong advocate for the Chamber.
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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 this form.
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Take the 16th Annual LGBTQ Community Survey! |
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Thank you to our newest Corporate Partners for their support of the Chamber and the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community. Welcome! |
A full-service Hilton Hotel located in the Texas Medical Center, the Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center offers 225 spacious guest rooms and over 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting space as well as a breathtaking outdoor rooftop bar. Conferences and special events alike enjoy the attention they deserve at the Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center. Learn more at www.houstonplaza.hilton.com. |
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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Schlumberger is a technology company that partners with customers to access energy. Our people, representing over 160 nationalities, are providing leading digital solutions and deploying innovative technologies to enable performance and sustainability for the global energy industry. With expertise in more than 120 countries, we collaborate to create technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Learn more at https://www.slb.com/.
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Renewing Corporate Partners |
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Thank you to Bronze Corporate Partners Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center who have renewed their investment. We appreciate your continued support of the Chamber!
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is a major public transportation agency based in Houston, Texas. METRO operates bus, light rail, bus rapid transit, and paratransit services (under the name METROLift) in the city as well as most of Harris County. METRO’s mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable and friendly public transportation services to our region.
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Check out the Spring Issue of Business Intersections!
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We are excited about this small business edition where we spotlight some of our small business members and organizations that support these businesses. |
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Congratulations to our newest LGBTBE® Certified members!
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Congratulations to the following Chamber members who have received their LGBTBE® Certification!
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Is your business 51% or more LGBT owned? Then check out the LGBTBE® Certification! Access the Chamber’s LGBTBE® Certification Resource Page here to learn more. Learn more about the how your business can become LGBTBE ® certified.
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Make sure your business is included in the online Chamber Directory where the community finds LGBTQ+ supportive businesses. Show your support and get more visibility for your business in the LGBTQ+ community!
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Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce www.houstonlgbtchamber.com
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