Experience Pride in Local Music at the Long Center
Buy your tickets and get ready to experience the best Pride in Local Music lineup yet! See what’s to come at this year’s festival!
Established in 1997, we are Central Texas’ home for LGBT and allied businesses and organizations. We work to create and support a vibrant and prosperous regional economy strengthened through the full participation of diverse local communities. We represent hundreds of small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and
diversity in the workplace.
We offer different membership options for local LGBT+ Owned businesses and allies. Choose the membership that meets your goals and budget. You can upgrade at any time.
Join Today! We look forward to welcoming you as our newest member!
If you are looking to support LGBT business owners, use our Chamber Directory. We invite you to tap into the buying power of this desirable market by becoming a member of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
One of the best ways to get involved and expand your network is through networking. Join us for any of our 2022 events. We are updating these daily, so check back!
"At a time when our community is more divided than ever, it's more important than ever to stand together. Our firm is for everyone."
Kristin Marcum - President Elisabeth Christian PR.
"It [Austin LGBT Chamber} has definitely increased the number of patients walking through my front door. We love when they say they found us on the Austin LGBT website!"
Balcones Dental -Luke Johnson D.D.S -
Immediately when we joined we got calls and emails from the Chamber folks asking how do we want to engage and what can they do for me, it was like a breath of fresh air!
Skeeter Miller - Owner County Line Restaurants
"As a new entity in Austin, it is important for us to align with organizations that have a significant amount of influence, as such we are proud members of the Austin LGBT Chamber."
Andy Loughnane - President Austin FC
"For us, it was a perfect fit! The first place we came to was the Austin LGBT Chamber, they put us on the map."
Becky Arreaga - Farmers Insurance
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our largest member investors, our Corporate Partners, and Sponsors, for their help in fulfilling the Chamber’s mission.
Buy your tickets and get ready to experience the best Pride in Local Music lineup yet! See what’s to come at this year’s festival!
May 5, 2022 was officially proclaimed “Y’all Means All” day in Austin by Mayor Steve Adler and the City of Austin.
The Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance (“DECA”) announce a shared vision to create an economic equity plan to reduce barriers and create equity for the small businesses in Austin.
We had a wonderful time celebrating Dr. Leeman and the team for their continued support of the Austin LGBT community as new members to the Chamber and their 22nd anniversary of doing business here in Austin. We look forward to partnering with them for many...
Happy Chamber anniversary, we are so grateful for your steadfast commitment to Austin’s LGBT business community! Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation Austin Pride Toastmasters Club Austin Regional Clinic Bill Dunham, REALTOR® at Presidio Group, REALTORS® Bird City of Austin Parks and Recreation Clement’s Paint &...
Earlier today, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced a new executive order for workplace safety. To help business leaders understand the news, I interviewed Austin LGBT Chamber CEO Tina Cannon. Tina, what exactly does Mayor Adler’s executive order do? The order provides business a way to...
The Cultural Trust is moving forward! In 2018, the City of Austin resolved to support a community arts stabilization trust, the Austin Cultural Trust, that would create, through purchase and long-term lease, affordable spaces that support artists and arts organizations, preserve historic and iconic cultural...
Take the first-of-its-kind business self-assessment to determine whether you qualify for a Best Place for Working Parents® business designation. National research tells us that there is a serious business case to being family-friendly. More than 15 million U.S. workers have quit their jobs since April...
Check out Chamber CEO Tina Grider-Cannon playing the iconic role of Mother Ginger in Ballet Austin’s Nutcracker! Ballet Austin invited Tina Cannon to cameo as Mother Ginger in this performance on December 22, 2021.
In 2020, the Austin LGBT Chamber Health and Wellness Committee embarked on a new adventure. We set out to start a Toy Drive geared to support children in poverty. In our first year we were able to donate a little over 500 toys to children in need...
The City of Austin is seeking applicants for the new Community Navigator Program. This is an opportunity for your organization to help local businesses, non-profit organizations, and creative professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing one or more of the following services: Application assistance for...
For more Scolarship information or to apply read more here.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened uninsured assistance for those who were impacted by the winter severe weather in Travis County. If you were impacted by the winter storm, you can apply for aid by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or calling 1-800-621-3362 (1-800-462-7585 TTY).
WorkForce Solutions is recruiting companies who are hiring for tech positions like Network and Computer Systems Administrators and provide them with a grant that will cover the wages for on-the-job training and onboarding for an ACC graduate. ACC students are graduating with an associate degree...
You’re invited!2021 UPSKILLING WORKSHOPFriday, March 5, 202110:00–11:30 a.m. You’re invited to the 2nd annual Upskilling Workshop! Join Workforce Solutions Capital Area virtually to learn more about upskilling strategies and the advantages that have become even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies like upskilling provide a pathway for long-term...
Chamber Members- To all of our LGBTQ business owners, we want to personally thank you for participating in our fight for pro-business polices and pro-equality legislation at the Texas Capitol this session. Business voices resonate with our leaders and as your legislative consultant in Austin,...
ATXFC to partner with Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with commemorative Pride Patch; Sunday, June 27th home match at Q2 Stadium named Austin FC’s Pride Night Match; Match worn Austin FC prematch jerseys to be auctioned to benefit the Austin...
Travis County (TCTX) Thrive Small Business Program is offering grants of up to $40,000 to qualifying businesses that have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses will need to complete a pre-application to determine if they’re eligible for the program. If eligible, businesses will...
Disaster Loan Program Application Filing Deadlines: Economic Injury: November 19, 2021 If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). What Types of Disaster Loans are Available? • Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, May 18, 2021Media Contacts:Nicole Shiro | nicole.shiro@motleycrewmedia.com | 512.740.6665Joe Woolley | joe@nashvillelgbtchamber.org | 615.507.5185 AUSTIN & NASHVILLE COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE PRIDE WITH “PRIDE IN LOCAL MUSIC” A LIVESTREAM EVENT ON. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 FEATURING LGBTQ+ MUSIC AND MUSICIANS AUSTIN, TX and...
Please join us for our first meeting of 2020. Council Members Alison Alter for Austin, Jimmy Flannigan, and Leslie Pool, Council Member, District 7 will join us for a discussion on their 2020 priorities and vision for Northwest Austin. Moderated by our very own Tina Grider-Cannon, Executive Director of...
For Immediate Release: AUSTIN LGBT CHAMBER STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY: (Austin, TX) The Austin LGBT Chamber Executive Director Tina Cannon released the following statement regarding the City of Austin/Travis County state of emergency and effective...
Code of Conduct for Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Members As a member of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce,
we recognize that membership is a privilege and that a membership brings with it the responsibility to assure that all members
understand and commit to the Code of ethics.