2024 IMPACT
Who we are!
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1997, promotes equity and economic vitality by supporting LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.
A founding member of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) since 2004, ALGBTCC partnered with the Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chambers in 2019 to form the Texas LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce.
In 2021, ALGBTCC joined the Greater Austin Hispanic, Asian, and Black Chambers to create the Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA.)
2025 Board of Directors
Outgoing Board Members
Chamber Staff
Membership Operations Manager
Membership Development Manager
Emilie Kopp 2025 Board Chair
Amy Clunie
Fiona Dawson
Colton Ashabranner Marketing & Communications Manager
Tina Cannon President & CEO
Andrew Peters Immediate Past Chair
Eve Molnar
Rich Segal
Gary Schumann
Rick Stipe Roger Trinh
Liz Arreaga Shenghao Daniel Wang
Emily Alley Ex-Officio
D'Lanie Bockholt
Antoinette Moore 2025 Vice Chair
Nick Gohad 2025 Treasurer
Tim Packard 2025 Secretary
Letter from our 2024 Board Chair
As the Chair of the Austin LGBT Chamber, it is my privilege to present the 2024 Impact Report, a testament to the strides we’ve made together over the past year. This report celebrates not only our achievements but the courage, innovation, and unity that drive our progress.
Membership Growth:
Our Chamber grew by 17% this year, reaching a vibrant total of more than 450 members, over half of which are small businesses. This expansion reflects the unwavering trust our community places in the Chamber to champion their interests, foster resilience, and create meaningful opportunities for success.
Expanding Community Impact:
In 2024, we brought our mission to life through 60+ dynamic events, including networking luncheons, happy hours, and landmark initiatives such as the DECA Small Business Summit and our continued partnership with SXSW. Events like the Pride in Local Music Festival and the Business of Pride Gala showcased the vibrancy of our community and reinforced our shared values of inclusivity and celebration.
Through our "Small Town, Big Pride" initiative, we extended our reach to Taylor and Lockhart, establishing meaningful regional partnerships that deepen our commitment to Central Texas. Meanwhile, our first-ever intercity trip to Dublin, Ireland, demonstrated the global impact of our advocacy and opened new avenues for collaboration on an international scale. These efforts strengthened our local connections while elevating our visibility on national and global stages.
Advocacy and Equity:
This year marked the launch of the REED Plan in collaboration with DECA — a groundbreaking step
toward regional equity in economic development. This initiative ensures that our diverse membership can thrive within an inclusive and resilient economic landscape.
While we celebrated milestones, we also faced significant challenges. The rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation required us to stand firm in our advocacy, ensuring that the rights and dignity of our community remain protected. Our work in legislative chambers and alliances with advocacy groups fortified our resolve to create spaces where every individual can live authentically and thrive.
Looking Ahead:
As we look to the future, the Austin LGBT Chamber remains committed to fostering courage, creativity, and unity. The momentum we’ve built this year positions us for even greater impact in the years ahead and against the challenges we are sure to face. Together, we will continue to break barriers, push boundaries, and transform Texas into a place of opportunity and inclusion for all.
Thank you for your unwavering trust and support. Together, we are creating a Texas for ALL Texans.
In Pride, Andrew Peters
2024 Board Chair
2024 By the numbers
EVENTS in 2024 ACTIVE members
GROWTH in membership FOLLOWERS on social media NEW members + + +
60 450 AND $60,000+ 17% 20K 100+
AWARDED THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS & SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS via the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund & our partnership with the NGLCC/Grubhub
Scan the QR Code for info on eligibility and applications.
Education Fund
The mission of the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund (501(c)3) is to invest in the education, job training, and career opportunities of a diverse group of LGBTQ+ individuals who have the capacity and vision to be prominent business leaders working to create a better world for all.
We are excited to help students find educational opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them.
With support from members and donors like you, this is all possible.
We award scholarships to LGBTQ+ and allied students, studying LGBTQ+ related studies, or business professionals seeking professional certifications.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Janna Belcher Xy Hawkins & Elijah Guerrero
Corporate Partners
Joining the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce as a corporate partner aligns your brand with a powerful commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. By partnering with us, you signal to your customers that your company values and supports a vibrant, diverse community — principles that resonate with today’s consumers.
Pivotal Investor Premier Investor
Pride Partners
Program Sponsors
Community Sponsors
NGLCC Affiliate & Certification
Is your business at least 51% owned and operated by LGBTQ individuals? Becoming a Certified LGBTBE® gives your business the opportunity to compete for sourcing contracts with NGLCC's partners.
These corporate and government partners are committed to creating a diverse supply chain that is inclusive of LGBTQ-owned businesses, and have targeted amounts for spending with diverse business enterprises. Getting your business certified is a necessary element of gaining access to these billions of dollars in life-changing business opportunities.
Texas LGBTQ Chambers
The Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, represent 1,500 business+ members across the state. Our mission is to drive economic growth and vitality while supporting the success of businesses within our communities.
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1,500+ Chambers Texas Businesses
Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance
The Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) is a historic partnership comprised of the Austin LGBT, Greater Austin Asian, Greater Austin Black, and Greater Austin Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.
DECA's Second Annual Small Business Opportunity Summit
In August, DECA held their second Small Business Opportunity Summit. Attendees learned from experts about access to capital, certification and procurement, workforce develpment, advocacy, & more.
REED Plan
In 2024, DECA launched the Regional Economic Equity Development (REED) Plan. The REED Plan is a one-of-a-kind model setting a new national standard of community collaboration to impact opportunities for minority businesses and workforce.
While Austin continues to benefit economically, DECA will work to ensure that this prosperity is distributed more equally and that economic opportunity is within reach for everyone in the Austin community, regardless of their ethnicity, sexuality or socio-economic standing.
$1 Million Loan Fund
DECA was thrilled to announce the launch of a new $1 million capital loan pool in 2024, in partnership with BCL of Texas, and made possible by the generous support of the Wells Fargo Foundation.
Advocacy
In Nov. 2024, DECA proudly supported the Travis County Tax Rate Elections for Childcare. DECA recognizes that access to affordable quality childcare is a fundamental economic pillar for any thriving city.
Doing business Internationally:
DECA’s Intercity Trip to Dublin, Ireland in March of 2024 was nothing short of phenomenal, and it's all thanks to the unwavering commitment and stellar participation from our sponsors and attendees.
Attendees included local leaders, small business owners, corporate executives/ representatives, and more.
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Sessions Speakers Venues Attendees
Event Sponsors
Participating Locations & Speakers
Indeed
Dell Technologies
EY
IDA Ireland
NTA - National Transit Authority
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
RSM
Bank of Ireland
Deloitte
Visit Austin
Austin, Texas <> Dublin, Ireland
Participating Locations & Speakers
Source:
Our Members
180 Office Solutions
3LS Consulting LLC
A+ Federal Credit Union
Absolute Dermatology & Medi Spa
Acadia Healthcare
ACL Live
Adam Milne - Texas
Independent Insurance & Risk Management
AEPARMIA
ENGINEERING, PLLC
AGE of Central Texas
aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival)
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
AjK Family Rescue
ALCHEMY
Alfred's Catering
Alliance Abroad Group
Ally Medical Emergency Room
Alzheimer's Association
American Red Cross
Amplify Credit Union
Amy R. Cook, CPA
Antonelli's Cheese Shop Apple
Arca Continental
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
ASHwell
Atheist Community of Austin
ATX Chamber Music and Jazz
ATX Construction Clean
ATX Women’s Sports Pub
Austin Art In Public Places
Austin Asian American Film Festival
Austin Bar Association
Austin Board of Realtors - ABoR
Austin Chamber Music Center
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin Community College District
Austin Community Foundation
Austin Community Soccer Association
Austin Custom Builders LLC
Austin Energy
Austin FC
Austin Fire & Flood
Austin Gay Men's Chorus
Austin International Drag Foundation
Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Education Fund
Austin LGBT Coalition on Aging
Austin Mobile Notary Public
Austin Opera
Austin Playhouse
Austin Police Association
Austin Police Department
Austin Police Department - Office of Community Liaison
Members
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Austin Pride
Toastmasters Club
Austin Public Library
Austin Rainbow Theatre
Austin Regional Clinic
Austin Rise FC
Austin Symphony Orchestra
Austin Theatre Alliance
Authentic Impact
Avita Pharmacy
B. D. Riley's Irish Pub Bank of America
Barbara's Brides
Barbs B Q
Barnett & Garcia, PLLC
Bastrop Pride
Beerburg Brewing Company
Best Austin Handyman and Remodeling
Best Little Wine & Books
Better Half
Big Gorilla Design
Birdhouse Books and Gifts
Bittel Books &Taxes
Bizaan Holdings, LLC
Black Sparrow Music Parlor
Bob's Your Coach
Brad Herrera-State Farm
Brew & Brew
Britton and Britton Insurance Services
Bryce Ramos Photography LLC
Bumperactive C3Presents
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Canadian Executive Search Group
Canopy by Hilton
Austin Downtown
Capital City Village
Capital Metro
Capps Law Firm, PLLC
Caritas of Austin
Carrie Welch - State Farm Insurance
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CCIG
Celzo
Central Texas Clinical Research
Central Texas Food Bank
CHA Law Group, PC
Chotchkes
Cicada Lighting, LLC
City Limits Subaru
City of Austin Animal Services
City of Austin Economic Development
City of Austin Health and Human Services
City of Austin Municipal Court & Downtown Austin Community Court
City of Austin Office of City Manager
City of Austin Parks and Recreation
City of Austin Small Business Program
City of Austin Development Services Department
Members
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Classic Chassis Car ClubLamba Car Club
International
Clear Impact Solutions
Cofer & Connelly, PLLC
ColemanJohns Group
Collaborative Research, LLC
Conspirare
Corazón Team
Compass
Createscape
Coworking
Creative Action
CTA Worldwide
Chauffeured
Transportation
Curio Mrvosa Books and More
Daddy's Barbershop, Inc.
Deaf Austin Theatre
Deanna Garza
Dee Ussery Realtor®
Deep Relief LLC
Deitchle + Simone Law Firm PLLC
Dell Inc
Density512
Departure Lounge
Destiel
Diversity Equity
Inclusiveness Consulting LLC
Do the Werq, LLC
Domain Construction Services, Inc
DoorDash
Double Scorpio, LLC
dozanü innovations
Dress for Success
Austin
Drink Slingers
Dumont's
E3 Alliance
Eastside Movement Co.
Eaton Fine Art, Inc.
ECPR Texas
Edward Jones
El Raval Restaurant and Tapas Bar
Elizabeth Brenner, Attorney at Law
Ellie Mental Health
Elysian Plastic Surgery
Emmanuel J. Lee, M.D., Concierge Primary Medicine
End of an Ear Records
Equality Texas
Ernst & Young (EY)
Estelle's Social Lounge
Excel Global Partners
Extragrams!
Fahntoosh Enterprises LLC
FLAVNT Streetwear
Flavor Co. Catering
Fly with Fabulous Travel
Founders First Capital Partners
Free Lion Productions
G&A Partners
Garrett Digital
Gaslight-Baker Theatre
Generation SERVE
Gen-Z Roofing
Members
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Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
Gina's on Congress
Glossy
Golden Soul Salon
Gonzo Strategy Austin, LLC
Goodwill Google
Gorg! Wellness & Aesthetics
Gràcia Mediterranean
Grapevine PR + Consulting
Gray Becker, PC
Ground Floor Theatre
Growth Acceleration Partners
GSBA
Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar
Halcyon Home, LLC
Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites Austin East
Happy Lemon
Harmonic Speech Therapy
Haunt Happy Books
Hayley's Grains
HDR
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
H-E-B
Highland Lakes Equality Center
Hill Country Ride for AIDS
Hilton Austin
Hold Out Brewing
Hope Rising Pelvic Health
Hot Dog Marketing
Housing Authority of the City of Austin
Human Rights Campaign Texas
Huntington-Surrey School
I Live Here I Give Here
IGC - In Good Company
IGC Institute
I'm From Driftwood
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Industrious
Inka's Screen Printing LLC
International School of Texas
Iron Bear Jarrott Productions
JE Dunn Construction
Joel Walsh Realtor
Jorden Anderson Consulting
Jubilee Episcopal Church
Juniper Therapy
Just Mind
Justworks
JZD
Kady Rain Productions, LLC
Kerbey Lane Cafe
KINCL House of Antiques, LLC
Kind Clinic
Kirker Davis LLP
Members
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LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
Leaders Transform LLC
Leadership Austin
Leap to Success
Lee, Gober & Reyna
Legend & Ko.
Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association
Life Healing Nutrition
Life in the City Service at First United Methodist Church
Lifeworks
Lisa Hause
Photography
Little Brother
Little Trouble
Load Off Fanny's
Lockhart Arts and Craft
LockhART BUS
The Art Bus
Long Center
Loop & Lil's
Loop UX
LOVELOUD Foundation
LT Commercial Group
Luminary Counseling, PLLC
Lusso Carrozzeria
Lynch Law Firm
Make Entertainment Group
Marcy Bell, MA, LPC
Mastermind Business Services
Maxim Hair Restoration
Maynard CPA, PLLC
McGinnis Lochridge
Meals on Wheels
Central Texas
Medrano's Painting
Midtown
Independence Title
Mir Care Consultants, Inc.
Miscellaneous Rentals
Momo's Michelada Mix
Mosie Baby Movability
Mr. Brown's Pet Stop
MTP, Inc.
Murray's Tavern
Neighborhood Bottle Shoppe
New Choral Music Society
NextHome Modern
Nickel City
Nielsen Law PLLC
Nostalgic Gifts & Gallery
NRP Group
NTG
Nutrition and Fitness Professional, LLC
O'Donnell's Cafe & Pub
Oilcan Harrys
Old Pal Texas Tavern
Line Wellness
Ounce Opera Orchard Financial Group
CONNECTION
Our Lives Counseling
Youth
OutBranding Promos OutWellness
Members
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Panoramic Voices
Parade Pediatric Speech Therapy
Paramount and State Theate
PCCPA
Pearlsnap Music Group
PeopleFund
Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS
Pflugerville Pride
Philip Morris International
PIX Sports Gear LLC
Planview
Plum Creek Records & Tapes
PMI Austin Experts
PNC
Polychlorinated Ventures LLC
PostNet - Far West
Press Start
Pride of Caldwell County
Pride Socks
Public Relations
Society of AmericaAustin Chapter
Pure For Men
Q2
QWELL Community Foundation
Raasin in the Sun Nonprofit
Rain on 4th
Rainbow Bat Lodging
Rainbow Connections ATX
Rebel Cheese
Recovery Alliance of Austin
Red Door Photography Services
Reggie Rap's Room
Regular Ass Candles
Restaurant 365
ReZillent Strategies
Rhinestone Cowboy
Rifeline
Rituals Herbal
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Robert SaxonRealtor, CLHMS
Roger Trinh Talent Solutions
Rollfast Ranchwear
Romanfield Enterprise Consulting
Round Rock Pride
RSM US LLP
S.P.A.R.K.
Sabrina Kones, PMHNPBC, PLLC
Sage Recovery Austin
Sam Sedlack
Creative, LLC
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Sassy Threads
Satin Wedding Co.
Savrick, Schumann, Johnson, McGarr, Kaminski & Shirley, LLP
Scissor Sisters Hair
Salon/Side Kitsch
Vintage
Seal Otter LLC
Seven Oaks Law
Seventh Scout
Members
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SignatureCare ER South
Austin
Silicon Labs
Sissy Siero Voiceover & Media LLC DBA Siero
Media
SL Phillips Law pllc
Sleep Cycle Center
Social Venture Partners
Austin
SoCo Counseling
soFly Social
Sound of Work
Construction
Southwest Airlines
Spectrum Reach
Sphere Realty & Property Management
St. David's Healthcare
Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Starnes Concierge Services LLC
Stensland Strategies
STG Design
Stonewall Democrats of Austin
Stonewall Sports
Austin
Studio Steinbomer
Sugar Valley Therapy
Sugarox Candy Studio LLC
Sun Dragon Martial Arts and Self Defense, NFP
Sunday Lunchbox
Sunsational Solutions
SXSW
Talbot Commons Pocket Hotel
Tapestry Dance
Tastemakers Legal, PLLC
Taylor Bike Company
Taylor Pride Tesla
Texas Beer Co.
Texas Capital Bank
Texas CASA
Texas Gas Service
Texas Mutual
The Agency Initiative
The Arc of the Capital Area
The Archive Theater
The Austin Eagle
The Case Room
The County Line
The Courtyard ATX
The Cupcake Bar
The Davenport
The Existential Coach
The Four Seasons Hotel -
Austin
The Fowler Law Firm PC
The Frances Modern Inn
The Label Consulting and Management LLC
The Law office of Yohana Saucedo P.C.
The Little Gay Shop
The Local Queer Foundation / Local Queer ATX
The Loose Screw Craft Beer House & Garden
The Lunar Foundation
The Pub ATX
The Purple Fig Eco Cleaning Co
New (continued)
Best Austin Handyman and Remodeling
Birdhouse Books and Gifts
Black Sparrow Music Parlor
Cambria Hotel Austin
Downtown
Capital City Village
CCIG
Classic Chassis Car ClubLamba Car Club
International
ColemanJohns Group
Collaborative Research
Corazón Team
Createscape Coworking
CTA Worldwide
Chauffeured Transportation
Curio Mrvosa Books and More
Density512
Diversity Equity
Inclusiveness Consulting
Double Scorpio, LLC
E3 Alliance
Edward Jones
Elizabeth Brenner, Attorney at Law
Emmanuel J. Lee, M.D., Concierge Primary Medicine
Equality Texas
Fly with Fabulous Travel
Gaslight-Baker Theatre
Generation SERVE
Gen-Z Roofing
Glossy
Gorg! Wellness & Aesthetics
GSBA
Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites Austin East
Happy Lemon
Haunt Happy Books
Hayley's Grains
HDR
Hope Rising Pelvic Health
Human Rights Campaign Texas
I Live Here I Give Here
Industrious
JE Dunn Construction
Jorden Anderson Consulting
Jubilee Episcopal Church
Juniper Therapy
Justworks
Kady Rain Productions
KINCL House of Antiques, LLC
KP Gems
Leadership Austin
Life Healing Nutrition
Little Trouble
Load Off Fanny's
Lockhart Arts and Craft
LockhART BUS | The Art Bus
Loop UX
LT Commercial Group
Luminary Counseling, PLLC
Lusso Carrozzeria
Maynard CPA, PLLC
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
Momo's Michelada Mix
Mr. Brown's Pet Stop
Murray's Tavern
New (continued)
Neighborhood Bottle Shoppe
New Choral Music Society
Nostalgic Gifts & Gallery
O'Donnell's Cafe & Pub
One Line Wellness
One Ounce Opera
Our Lives Counseling
Philip Morris International
PIX Sports Gear LLC
Planview
Plum Creek Records & Tapes
Polychlorinated Ventures LLC
Press Start
Public Relations
Society of America - Austin Chapter
Rebel Cheese
Red Door Photography Services
Regular Ass Candles
Restaurant 365
ReZillent Strategies
Rhinestone Cowboy
Rituals Herbal
Robert SaxonRealtor, CLHMS
Rollfast Ranchwear
Round Rock Pride
Sam Sedlack Creative, LLC
Sassy Threads
Satin Wedding Co.
Sissy Siero Voiceover & Media LLC DBA Siero Media
soFly Social
Sound of Work Construction
Spectrum Reach
Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Starnes Concierge Services LLC
Stonewall Sports
Austin
Studio Steinbomer
Talbot Commons
Pocket Hotel
Tastemakers Legal, PLLC
Taylor Bike Company
Texas Beer Co.
The Agency Initiative
The Archive Theater
The Austin Eagle
The Case Room
The Davenport
The Local Queer Foundation / Local Queer ATX
The Loose Screw Craft Beer House & Garden
The Lunar Foundation
The SIMS Foundation
Thorn & Bred Mercantile
Travis County
U.S. Small Business Administration
Villela Ventures
Voltex Physical Therapy
Wax Savvy
Wayves Talent LLC
Western Darlin
Westin at The Domain
Xyrena
Yunex Traffic
2024 Events
Connections. Advocacy.
The Chamber held over 60 unique programming events, creating successful connections, referrals and memories!
The Chamber advocates for LGBTQ+-owned and allied businesses on city, county, and state levels.
Chamber committees continued to hold relevant webinars and meetings helping businesses in Austin find resources needed to thrive!
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Pride in Local Music 2024 PERFORMERS
In 2024, the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosted the 5th Annual Pride in Local Music at ACL Live’s 3Ten stage on HAAM Day!
We teamed up with HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) to help raise funds for musicians’ health coverage. A portion of proceeds also supported the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund.
The festival showcases local music, amplifying the vibrant diversity of the rainbow heartbeat in the Live Music Capital of the World. Since launching, the Chamber has uplifted 60+ local LGBTQ+ artists through the festival.
Leo Von Sol
Middle Sattre
Julie Nolen
Pelvis Wrestley
Patrice Pike
Maddie + the Deadnames
2024 SPONSORS
Small Town Big Pride
This year, we took impact beyond Austin, bringing Small Town Big Pride trips to Taylor and Lockhart, forging new regional partnerships and growing our commitments to Central Texas.
Small Town Big Pride Members
Alchemy
Bastrop Pride
Barbs B Q
Best Little Wine & Books
Beerburg Brewing Company
Black Sparrow Music Parlor
Case Room
Curio Mrvosa Books and More
The Davenport
Gaslight Baker Theatre
Haunt Happy Books
Hayley’s Grains
KINCL House of Antiques, LLC
Laurel Coyle Photographs
Lisa Hause Photography
Little Trouble
Lockhart Arts & Craft
Load off Fanny’s
Loop & Lil’s
The Loose Screw
Mr. Brown’s Pet Stop
Neighborhood Bottle Shoppe
Nostalgic Gifts & Gallery
O'Donnel's Cafe & Pub
Old Pal Texas Tavern
Our Lives Counseling
Plum Creek Records & Tapes
Press Start
Pride of Caldwell County
Rhinestone Cowboy
Rollfast Ranchwear
Talbot Commons Pocket Hotel
Taylor Bike Company
Taylor Pride
Texas Beer Co.
Thorn + Bred
The Venue Taylor
Wimpy Originals
Wine for the People
Western Darlin’
The Business of Pride Gala is more than just a celebration — it’s a vital effort to uplift and empower Austin’s vibrant LGBTQ+ and allied businesses and community leaders. This annual event brings us together to honor the creativity, resilience, and contributions of our incredible community.
Thanks to your unwavering generosity, we continue
to build economic opportunities, fund programs, and foster a future where every LGBTQ+ business thrives. Your support fuels real impact, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
Together, we’re creating a legacy of inclusion, innovation, and pride. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again next year!
A total of $60,000+
A total of $7,500 450+ in Community Impact Grants in partnership with the NGLCC and Grubhub. in Scholarships via the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund Queer Frontier Attendees
Below are 2024 Business of Pride Gala Award Winners. A special thank you to our Award Sponsors: Justworks, Avita, ARC, and CapMetro.
Ceci Gratias Guardian Award (Non-profit) - Texas Health Action
Health & Wellness AwardVivent Health, sponsored by ARC
Community Leader AwardRam Rangel, sponsored by CapMetro
Pride in Government AwardKatherine Sobel
Small Town Big Pride AwardLoad Off Fanny's
LGBTQ+ Owned Biz AwardOutWellness, sponsored by Avita
Allied Biz Award - UFCU sponsored by Justworks
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Monthly Chamber Luncheons
Support a member business, enjoy great food, meaningful networking, and opportunities to collaborate and grow your business within our vibrant community. Each luncheon features a dynamic speaker, including community leaders and elected officials, who connect small businesses with valuable resources and insights. Our luncheons typically fall on the First Wednesday of each month.
2024 Luncheon Topics & Speakers
Austin LGBT Chamber members were one of the first groups to hear from Austin's new City Manager, TC Broadnax. Other speakers & topics include:
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Expansion
• Public Transit
• City Resources for Small Businesses
• Non-partisan Civic Engagement in the workplace
• Internationalize your business: Ireland
• Grow With Google
Monthly Chamber Happy Hours
Looking for a relaxed way to network with Austin’s LGBTQ+ business community? Our Monthly Happy Hours are the perfect opportunity to connect, mingle, and unwind with fellow Chamber members and friends. No formal programming—just good vibes, great conversations, and a welcoming space to build meaningful connections. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the Chamber, we’d love to see you there! Our Happy Hours typically fall on the Third Thursday of each month.
Rainbow Ribbon Cuttings
Our Chamber held a record number of Rainbow Ribbon Cuttings again in 2024, welcoming new members with ribbon and a giant pair of scissors for the perfect photo op! Haven't had yours? Email membership@ austinlgbtchamber.com to schedule today!
SXSW Official Big Queer Kickoff Party & DEI Chat
In 2024, the Chamber produced the 11th Annual Big Queer Kickoff Party and hosted a discussion on DEI.
Moderated by Fiona Dawson (Free Lion Productions)
Panelists:
Deirdre Walsh, IGC Impact
Jackie Padgett IGC Impact
Juan Suarez, Southwest Airlines
Committees.
Advocacy Committee
The Austin LGBT Chamber Advocacy Committee monitors civics, infrastructure, and community life issues affecting the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce membership. The Committee is comprised of Chamber members and works closely with the President & CEO, Board Chair, elected officials, sister chambers in Austin, and the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce. Together, we shape policy that protect member businesses and the LGBTQ+ workforce, and advocates for their economic prosperity.
One of the best ways to get involved and expand your network is through committees. We work together to solve problems and impact change in our community.
Austin LGBT Chamber 89th Legislative Priorities in the following areas:
Economic Development and Business Growth
Workforce and Talent Development
Affordability and Housing
Quality of Life and Community Investment
ERG Committee
Are you an ERG (Employee Resource Group) leader looking to connect with peers across Greater Austin?
The Austin LGBT Chamber ERG Committee is your go-to space for collaboration, idea-sharing, and driving positive change in the workplace.
Exchange best practices, tackle challenges, and elevate LGBTQ+ inclusion across industries. Whether you’re building a new ERG or looking to grow an established group, we welcome you to join us in fostering stronger, more inclusive workplaces.
Advocacy for Pro-LGBTQ+ Legislation
Tourism and Creative Economy Support
Regional and Statewide Collaboration
Public Policy and Civic Engagement
Health & Wellness Committee
The Health & Wellness Committee maps out strategies to convene healthcare providers to impact the health and wellness of LGBTQIA+ Austin. We focus on employee wellness and healthcare advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels. We act as a resource and neutral forum for the entire community, both patients and providers, through advocacy, education, and connections.
From organizing impactful initiatives like our Annual Holiday Toy Drive to hosting events that spotlight mental, physical, and emotional well-being, this committee is at the forefront of fostering a thriving LGBTQ+ community in Greater Austin.
Arts & Events Committee
The Austin LGBT Chamber Art Committee is focused on supporting the creative economy here in Austin. This committee steers the planning and production of our Annual Pride in Local Music Festival and Annual Arts Mixer at KMFA Classical, in addition to other smaller events focused on the creative economy and bringing local artists together.
Previous Pride in Local Music artists have gone on to play at Austin City Limits Festival, Stubb’s, SXSW, and more!
500+
Toys collected for children at Austin in 2024.
Thank You Sponsors.
