Members and Supporters,
I hope the month of June has been a spectacular Pride month and wonderful celebration. Speaking of...what a celebration! It was an amazing Pride In Business Celebration last week! Thank you to our incredible sponsors and congratulations to our 2021 Pride In Business Award Honorees! Read more about the event recap in this issue.
Who’s ready to connect in-person?!?!? We are! Check out the events calendar for upcoming events. While some events in July will be virtual, we are also starting in-person events as well and will add to these throughout the rest of 2021. We can’t wait to see all of our members (and many new members we've not met yet!) at upcoming in-person events.
We’ll continue to have some virtual events for the Chamber, including opportunities for members who are outside of the inner core of Houston, to engage with the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce and more. Since virtual events, in some form, will be part of the new norm for most organizations, those who engage via a virtual format will be well prepared to take advantage of this new norm in our world both personally and from a business perspective. Participating in both in-person and virtual events is definitely one way to maximize your membership!
As we continue to celebrate the Chamber’s five year anniversary this year, check out the
5 Year Anniversary Page to see the videos, proclamations, highlights of our inaugural members, photos throughout the years and so much more.
With Pride,
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Tammi Wallace
Co-Founder and President & CEO
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p.s. Don't forget to join the Member Facebook Group where you can share more about your member business, stay updated on Chamber events and more. Join here.
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A PRIDE IN BUSINESS CELEBRATION & AWARDS
IS A HUGE SUCCESS!
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It’s a wrap! Thank you everyone who joined us for the Pride In Business Celebration & Awards! We appreciate our amazing sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, British Consulate-General Houston. |
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Thank you to our Keynote Speaker and Special Guests for joining us including Melanie Lawson, emcee, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Consul General Richard Hyde, Louis A. Vega and Justin Nelson.
Thank you to ABC13 for partnering with the Chamber to live stream the celebration.
Missed the Celebration? Catch the recording!
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NEW CHAMBER DIGITAL MAGAZINE! |
You read that right, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce has a brand new digital magazine. We want to give a special shout-out to TFF Serves for sponsoring the inaugural edition. Click the link below to see the first edition of Business Intersections and be on the lookout for more content highlights from us!
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A TEXAS RAINBOW STICKER
Read Chamber President & CEO, Tammi Wallace's, annual Pride Month blog post. |
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“With Pride Month fast approaching, I was recently reflecting about Pride and what it means and the symbolism of celebrating Pride Month but also the Rainbow Flag. I came out in 1995 at the age of 27. It was an agonizing 27 years for me in so many ways to live closeted. I couldn’t be my full and authentic self with family, with friends and in the workplace. Honestly, it’s a very painful way to live denying a part of who you are because it literally takes pieces of you every day.” Read more…
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We have some great upcoming events over the next few months including in-person opportunities! Register today!
Check out the events calendar for more events coming up! Thank you to our event sponsors for your support!
Guests are ALWAYS welcome at Chamber events! Contact the Chamber Office at 832-510-3002 or info@houstonlgbtchamber.com for complimentary registration.
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To kick off our programming in the month of May, Chamber Member Tom Jackobs, presented "3 Keys to Doubling Your Sales in the Next 6 months" at the Business Builder Series workshop on May 4. Need help doubling your sales? Reach out to Tom at https://tomjackobs.com/. |
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Thank you to Chamber Member, Patrick Torma | Goosehead Insurance, for sponsoring our virtual Brewing Up Business on May 12. Patrick provided some great tips on how to be fully prepared especially with hurricane season fast approaching. Learn more about Patrick here.
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The Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce hosted their second Pride Across Texas event of the year on May 27. The program topic was "Rainbow-Washing in Corporate America" with special guest speakers, Valerie Salinas-Davis and Katie Martell.
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WELCOME NEW BRONZE CORPORATE PARTNER! |
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Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. The company’s purpose is to be the world’s most trusted energy partner.
The company's Corporate Values reinforce their commitment to traditional Hess strengths and underscore the qualities that define them as a leading global independent energy company. At Hess, six core values guide their actions as individuals at work and as a corporation: Integrity, People, Performance, Value Creation, Social Responsibility and Independent Spirit. They are the basic building blocks of the organization’s culture and represent the company’s collective conscience. While Hess Corporation's strategy changes over time based on business conditions, their values are enduring.
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RENEWING CORPORATE PARTNERS |
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Thank you to our Bronze Corporate Partners Chevron and Hyatt Regency Houston who have renewed their investment. We appreciate your long-time support of the Chamber! |
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The Chamber continues to grow! Welcome to our newest members. |
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The Dessert Gallery has been serving one-of-a-kind pastries and desserts like cake by the slice, dipped cookies, brownies & more along with boxed lunches. |
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Business Plus Level Member |
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Business Connect Level Members |
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The following members are celebrating their Chamber Anniversary. We appreciate your continued support of the Chamber! |
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Business Plus Level Members |
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Business Connect Level Members |
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MILESTONE 5TH ANNIVERSARY! |
As the Chamber celebrates its 5 year anniversary this year, we are highlighting this milestone celebration throughout 2021 as well as our Inaugural and Founding Members and Corporate Partners. We've set up an Anniversary Page to capture the year of celebration, including photos, accomplishments, proclamations and more. Click here.
Thank you to Council Member David Robinson for his Resolution recognizing the Chamber’s 5 Year Anniversary and the Pride In Business Celebration! Check out his congratulatory video as well on the Anniversary Page.
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In 2021, we are highlighting our amazing Inaugural Corporate Partners, Inaugural Members and Founding Members. Thank you for your support over the past 5 Years! |
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Thank you to OutSmart Magazine for being a Chamber Founding Member and LGBTBE® Certified Business. Learn more about OutSmart Magazine. |
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Thank you to Gonzalez Olivieri LLC for being an Inaugural Business Member. Learn more about Gonzalez Olivieri LLC.
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Thank you to Jumper Maybach for being an Inaugural Business Member and LGBTBE® Certified Business. Learn more about Jumper Maybach.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO COMCAST RISE RECIPIENTS |
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Huge congratulations to the following Chamber Members! These businesses are recipients of the Comcast RISE program*. Thank you to Comcast for your support
of small businesses!
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*As of May 31, 2021. Businesses can still apply for the Comcast RISE Program at www.comcastrise.com
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HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
CHAMBER BUSINESS OF PRIDE SPECIAL SECTION
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The Chamber partnered with the Houston Business Journal on an 8-page special section, "Business of Pride" which ran in the June 25, 2021 issue. The Business of Pride special section highlights Pride Month, the Chamber's milestone five year anniversary, inaugural members, Pride In Business Award Honorees and more.
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Thank you to the Houston Business Journal for your partnership and
support of the Chamber!
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Read the recent Chamber Blog post with Pastor Leslie Jackson, with Chamber Member St. Peter United! Check out more member highlights, helpful content for your business and more on the Chamber Blog.
Chamber + Church – what’s the connection? When the focus is on a common vision of economic inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community there is a connection! After this read, you’ll understand why St. Peter United has a saying, “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
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SILVER CORPORATE PARTNERS |
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BRONZE CORPORATE PARTNERS |
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PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS |
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Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce | 832-510-3002 | info@houstonlgbtchamber.com | houstonlgbtchamber.com
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