CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF IMPACT
2026 marks a milestone year for the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce — our 10-Year Anniversary.
For a decade, the Chamber has been a driving force and become the leading voice for LGBTQ+ economic inclusion across the Greater Houston region. What began as a bold vision in 2016 has grown into a powerful movement for visibility, opportunity, and economic empowerment.
Since 2016, the Chamber, through a growing LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem, has connected business and community to advance economic empowerment, expand opportunity, and strengthen visibility for the LGBTQ+ community across Greater Houston.
The LGBTQ+ Economic Ecosystem
The Chamber has built—and continues to grow—one of the most dynamic LGBTQ+ economic ecosystems in the country.
Through intentional partnerships, programs, advocacy, and deep community connection, we have created a vibrant network where LGBTQ+ and Allied businesses, professionals, corporate partners, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community organizations thrive together.
Today, this ecosystem continues to grow as we work to close economic gaps, expand opportunity, strengthen business and workforce pathways, and drive economic success for the LGBTQ+ community across the region.
This year, we honor our shared progress, celebrate the members, partners and leaders who made it possible, and set the stage for our next chapter.
A Decade of Impact.
Stronger. Bolder. Unstoppable. Together.
Building an Economy Where Everyone Belongs.
OUR JOURNEY
From our founding members and inaugural partners to the 560+ members who stand with us today, the Chamber’s success is built on
Together, we have:
- Elevated LGBTQ+ businesses and entrepreneurs
- Built partnerships across corporate, civic, and community sectors
- Advocated for economic inclusion across Houston and beyond
- Increased visibility for LGBTQ+ leadership and enterprise
- Strengthened the ecosystem that powers our community
For ten years, we have grown stronger, bolder, unstoppable — TOGETHER.
THE ANNIVERSARY THEME
A Decade of Impact. Stronger. Bolder. Unstoppable. Together.
This flagship theme captures our resilience, courage, and unity.
Building an Economy Where Everyone Belongs.
Our guiding purpose for the decade ahead — an economy where business owners, professionals, partners, and allies and the LGBTQ+ community can thrive and a region where business and community intersect to drive economic opportunity.
10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPONSORSHIP
Invest in the Next Decade of LGBTQ+ Economic Impact
For ten years, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce has helped drive economic inclusion, elevate LGBTQ+ businesses, and strengthen supplier, workforce, and leadership pathways across our region. Our partners have made this possible.
The 10-Year Anniversary is a strategic moment for sponsors to stand at the center of this progress — not just to celebrate it, but to accelerate it.
Your investment directly advances:
- Small business growth and entrepreneurship
- Workforce inclusion and B/ERG leadership
- Supplier diversity and procurement pipelines
- Regional LGBTQ+ economic research and visibility
- Programming that increases opportunity and economic mobility
Sponsoring the 10-Year Anniversary isn’t only about recognition.
It is a commitment to building an economy where LGBTQ+ people and allies can thrive.
WHAT'S AHEAD
Throughout 2026, the Chamber will host a year-long series of events, campaigns, and moments of recognition:
- 10-Year Signature Celebration Event
- “10 Years, 10 Stories” Impact Series
- Founders & Inaugural Members Recognition
- Anniversary Video
- Pride In Business: 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
- Launch of Community Impact Survey
- Next 10-Year Vision Launch
This year is more than a milestone — it’s a call to action.
A call to strengthen the Chamber’s role at the intersection of business and the LGBTQ+ community — advancing LGBTQ+ economic opportunity, closing economic gaps, driving economic empowerment, expanding workforce development, and opening more pathways for LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses across the region.
JOIN US
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The anniversary year is guided by three core pillars: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Shaping the Future — each reflecting the Chamber’s commitment to visibility, economic inclusion, and community impact.
We invite you to be part of our 10-Year Anniversary. Are you ready?
There are many ways to be part of our 10-Year Anniversary:
- Attend the 10-Year Celebrations all year long
- Become a 10-Year Sponsor or Legacy Partner
- Share your Chamber story
- Participate in our anniversary campaigns
- Encourage others to support the Chamber’s mission
TOGETHER, we will continue building an economy where everyone belongs.
TOGETHER, we are expanding the pipeline of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, driving workforce development, creating leadership opportunities and cultivating an inclusive economic ecosystem that fuels innovation and growth for the LGBTQ+ community across Greater Houston.
AND...WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED.
In 2026…we celebrate our journey — and set the stage for the decade ahead.
Since 2016, the Chamber has become a leading voice for LGBTQ+ economic empowerment, visibility, and opportunity. Our journey has been shaped by resilience, collaboration, and the unwavering support of our members, partners, and community.
This anniversary honors our shared progress and looks ahead to a bold new chapter.
Stronger. Bolder. Unstoppable. Together.
As we continue Building an Economy Where Everyone Belongs, we remain committed to advancing an inclusive, thriving economic ecosystem for LGBTQ+ community across the region.
As we enter our next decade, we are focused on growing this ecosystem, ensuring it reaches deeper into the region, expands access, closes economic disparities, and creates lasting economic opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community.
A decade in, the Chamber stands as the bridge between business and community — creating opportunities, driving economic impact, and building a more vibrant, equitable region for all.