Events & Program Sponsorships

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Ready to get more visibility for your business?

If you're looking to get in front of other members, consider sponsoring or hosting an upcoming in-person or virtual program or event. Showcase your brand while connecting with the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community!

The Chamber has regular networking events that include sponsorship and hosting opportunities. If you want to get your brand noticed, consider sponsoring or hosting one of our upcoming monthly events! You can find a list of Chamber events on the events calendar. Check out photos from some of the Chamber’s past events!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for various programming throughout the year.

Become a Sponsor

Chamber Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Virtual Engagement Sponsorship Opportunities

The Chamber holds a variety of virtual events throughout the year to engage members through learning opportunities and networking events. Examples of our virtual events include:

Ask The Expert - a moderated and interactive opportunity with Chamber members where presenters can share expertise.
Webinar Wednesday - an opportunity to present in a webinar format
Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Events - collaboration events connecting the statewide LGBTQ & Allied Business Community with one goal in mind....to connect!

Through these online events, we give members an option to connect virtually and easily.

Consider sponsoring and virtual Chamber event and get your brand recognized! Sponsor opportunities are available. As a Virtual Chamber Event sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar item
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Opportunity to welcome event attendees and share a few words about your business
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Promo Code for complimentary registration for sponsor guests
List of attendees (post-event)
Ask The Expert and Webinar Wednesday - certain events may be streamed via Facebook Live and shared on the Chamber's YouTube channel.
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

Sponsorship Commitment: Varies by virtual event type. Please contact the Chamber at info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsor Form to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for our virtual events.

Brewing Up Business

Brewing Up Business is a networking event designed to kick start the morning and connect Chamber members, guests and increase the profile and commitment of event sponsors. The event generally has 50-75+ attendees including members and guests.

As a Brewing Up Business sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar on website and other event marketing materials
Business recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter, social media
Sponsor recognition in Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Opportunity to briefly address guests during opening remarks, providing a 3-5 minute promotion about sponsor business
Promo Code for complimentary registration for sponsor guests
List of attendees (post-event)
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

As a Brewing Up Business host, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar on website item and other event marketing materials
Business recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter (with hyperlink to event listing)
Host recognition in Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

Sponsorship Commitment:

Sponsor - $750 cash or Food & Beverage (F&B) Underwriting

Sponsors may have the opportunity to host the event at your location in addition to sponsorship. The Host agrees to provide, free of charge to Chamber, a venue suitable for an event with 50-75 attendees, including an area for food & beverage service. The host additionally agrees to be responsible for all pre-event venue set up and post-event venue clean up.

Biz Connect Mixer

The Biz Connect Mixer is a networking event that connects members and guests in a casual setting at one of our member businesses. The attendance is generally 50 – 75+ people including members and guests of the Chamber. Sponsor and Host opportunities are available.

As a Biz Connect Mixer sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Promo Code for complimentary registration for sponsor guests
List of attendees (post-event)
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

As a Biz Connect Mixer host, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

Sponsorship Commitment:

Sponsor - $750 cash or Food & Beverage (F&B) Underwriting

Sponsors may have the opportunity to host the event at your location in addition to sponsorship. The Host agrees to provide, free of charge to Chamber, a venue suitable for a Biz Connect Mixer with 50-75 people from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, including a cash bar with happy hour pricing during the same timeframe. The host additionally agrees to be responsible for all pre-event venue set up and post-event venue clean up.

Power Hour

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Sponsor a Power Hour! The Power Hour is a hands-on training with industry insiders designed to Chamber members grow their business. The Power Hour is held right before the Chamber Biz Connect Mixer in the same location. Power Hour sponsorships get enhanced visibility as a lead-up event to the Biz Connect Mixer.

As a Power Hour sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Promo Code for complimentary registration for sponsor guests
Opportunity to serve as an industry expert and provide educational training for members
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

Sponsorship Commitment:

Sponsor - $300

Please review and complete our Program Proposal Guidelines to be considered as a presenter at the Power Hour.

Business Breakfast Series & Business Lunch Series

The Business Breakfast Series and Business Lunch Series are programs designed to promote superior networking between prominent business and community leaders, Chamber members, and local elected officials. With programs featuring outstanding speakers and excellent relationship-building opportunities, these events sell out quickly and offer sponsors an excellent opportunity for visibility.

The attendance is generally 50 – 75+ people including members and guests of the Chamber. Sponsor and Host opportunities are available. As a Business Breakfast Series or Business Lunch Series sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Opportunity to welcome event attendees and share a few words about your business
Business marketing literature placement at event tables and check-in
Business can display pop-up banner promoting business in check-in area
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Promo Code for complimentary registration for sponsor guests
List of attendees (post-event)
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

As a Business Breakfast Series or Business Lunch Series host, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo /recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter (and social media
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos

Sponsorship Commitment:

Please contact the Chamber at info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsor Form to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for this program.

Sponsors may have the opportunity to host the event at your location in addition to sponsorship.

Chamber Educational Series

The Chamber Educational Series is a program designed to give Chamber members tremendous learning opportunities to help grow their businesses. Through this series, the Chamber brings in expert speakers to equip members with new business tools and strategies.

The attendance is generally 30 - 50 people including members and guests of the Chamber. Sponsor and Host opportunities are available. As a Chamber Educational Series sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Opportunity to welcome event attendees and share a few words about your business
Business marketing literature placement at event tables and check-in
Business can display pop-up banner promoting business in check-in area
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos
Promo Code for complimentary registration for sponsor guests
List of attendees (post-event)
Included in Chamber's end of the year sponsor recognition

As a Chamber Educational Series host, you will receive the following benefits:

Business name/logo in event calendar
Business logo/recognition in email marketing, e-newsletter and social media
Sponsor recognition in the Facebook event photo album and access to event photos

Sponsorship Commitment:

Please contact the Chamber at info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsor Form to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the Chamber Educational Series.

Sponsors may have the opportunity to host the event at your location in addition to sponsorship.

Pride in Business - Chamber Signature Event

Held during Pride month, the Pride In Business Celebration and Awards is a unique opportunity to celebrate the important role of LGBTQ+ and Allied businesses in the Greater Houston region's economy. The event underscores how we work with the broader business community and public officials to realize a better Houston.

This Pride In Business Signature Event is a great opportunity to promote support during Pride month for the Chamber and the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community. The Pride In Business Celebration is the only event in Houston focused on the LGBTQ+ business community during Pride month.

Please contact the Chamber at info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsor Form to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for this Signature Event.

LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance

The LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance program creates connection, learning and community for LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups across Chamber Corporate Partners through networking and programming across the city, region and state of Texas.

Offering support for LGBTQ+ employee resource groups, the program cultivates growth through best practices sharing, collective learning and networking opportunities to help build inclusive and welcoming work environments. This program offers a tremendous opportunity to augment company LGBTQ+ workplace initiatives or support newly launched or future ERG programming.

The program was developed exclusively for Chamber Corporate Partners - to facilitate engagement and learning between LGBTQ+ employee resource group (ERG) leads and others who are a part of their companies' diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives. The program launches in 2022 and will grow in 2023 and beyond.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at the program, statewide and/or regional level. Regional events are primarily hosted in-person while statewide events are generally offered virtually.

Learn more at https://www.houstonlgbtchamber.com/lgbtq-workplace-alliance/

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

The Chamber has other events and programs available as well.

To inquire about sponsorship or hosting opportunities for these or other special events, email info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or complete the form below.

Ask about our other events such as..

“Special Edition” events such as the Pride Month Brewing Up Business, Biz Connect Mixer and Power Hour
Sponsorship opportunities celebrating Pride Month, Coming Out/LGBTQ+ History Month
Chamber’s Anniversary month (February)

2022 Wall of Appreciation

Check out our 2022 Wall of Appreciation highlighting our programming and event sponsors! Sponsor an event today and get your logo listed on the Wall of Appreciation!

Events and programming sponsorship is a tremendous opportunity to connect with one of the fastest growing chambers in the region and to get your brand in front of the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community. We would love to showcase your brand!

To sponsor an upcoming event or program please complete the form below. We will follow up with you to discuss upcoming sponsorship opportunities.

Become a Sponsor

The Fine Print: The opportunity to sponsor Chamber events is a benefit of Chamber Membership. Sponsor fees will be billed and are due upon confirmation and in advance of the event. Failure to pay sponsorship fees may result in loss of sponsorship. Sponsorship fees are non-refundable.

Events & Program Sponsorships

Ready to get more visibility for your business?

Chamber Event Sponsorship Opportunities

2022 Wall of Appreciation

The Fine Print: The opportunity to sponsor Chamber events is a benefit of Chamber Membership. Sponsor fees will be billed and are due upon confirmation and in advance of the event. Failure to pay sponsorship fees may result in loss of sponsorship. Sponsorship fees are non-refundable.

Affiliations & Accreditations

The Leading Voice for the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ and Allied Business Community