Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Post

🌟 And the nominees for the #QueerFrontier 2024 #BusinessofPride Gala are… 🥁 We are thrilled to announce the nominees for this year’s Business of Pride Gala! 🎉 These incredible individuals, businesses, and organizations have shown exceptional dedication to advancing equality and empowering the LGBTQ+ community. Join us on December 7th at the Hilton Austin as we celebrate their impact and leadership! 🏆 Ceci Gratias Guardian Award (Non-Profit) Creative Action Texas Health Action Taylor Pride United Way for Greater Austin 🏆 Community Leader of the Year Ram Rangel D’Lanie Bockholt Awais Azhar Jeremy Teel 🏆 LGBT-Owned Business of the Year Stensland Strategies The Agency Initiative dozanü innovations OutWellness 🏆 Corporate Partner of the Year City Limits Subaru Wells Fargo Ally Medical Justworks 🏆 Pride in Leadership Award Dr. Antoinette Moore Andrew Peters Gary Schumann Rich Segal 🏆 Pride in Health & Wellness Member of the Year St. David’s Foundation OutWellness Vivent Health Avita Pharmacy 🏆 Pride in Government Jess Ferrari Katherine Sobel Denise Hernandez Alison Alter 🏆 Allied Member of the Year Momo’s Michelada Cambria ACL Live/Ryman UFCU 🏆 Rising Star (Young Professional) Cody Cupit, UFCU Kynan Dancy, BOA Justin Wilkins, PNC Syd Young, OutWellness 🏆 Creative Arts Austin Rainbow Theatre OUTlaw Pride Festival / Julie Nolen Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) KMFA Classical 89.5 🏆 Small Town Big Pride Curio Mrvosa Books and More Load Off Fanny’s Pride of Caldwell County Best Little Wine & Books ✨ Visit businessofpride.com to grab your table/award sponsorship and learn more about this unforgettable evening! 🌈 #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #chamberofcommerce #gala #awards #economy #business #equality

Join us in officially welcoming Studio Steinbomer to the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce with a Rainbow Ribbon Cutting! 🌈✂️ 🗓️ October 10 📍4303 Medical Parkway ⏰ 4-6PM Studio Steinbomer will have refreshments waiting for you! More info: https://bit.ly/4exYL5e 🥂 #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #ribboncutting #chamberofcommerce

Help us give Birdhouse Books and Gifts a warm welcome! Last week, we officially welcomed them to the Austin LGBT Chamber with a Rainbow Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening event 🌈✂️ Birdhouse Books and Gifts is a neighborhood, community-focused independent bookstore in central Austin, Texas. They are a queer-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned business. They are an indie bookshop focused on inclusivity, community, and welcoming. Congratulations on your grand opening and welcome to the Chamber! #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #chamberofcommerce #newmember #grandopening #business #lgbtbiz

Join Tina, Colton, and Amy on the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast as they break down the latest in Austin business news! Today’s topics include: • Local businesses securing $1.2 billion from Pepsi • A major donation to PeopleFund from MacKenzie Scott • How Austin just saved another beloved music venue Plus, we reveal the nominees for the Queer Frontier 2024 Business of Pride Gala! 🤠🌈👏 You won’t want to miss out on the exciting activations at the Gala, including live armadillo races and a mechanical bull! 🎉 Also announced is the Small Town Big Pride Trip to Taylor, Texas in November! 👀 Tune in now! https://lnkd.in/gAjJavpD #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #lgbtbiz #business #news #podcast #chamberofcommerce #economy

Rally Austin, formerly the Austin Economic Development Corporation, is a real estate nonprofit formed to facilitate development projects that foster equitable and inclusive economic growth. Rally challenges traditional growth and development by championing and centering local communities in its pursuit of a culturally resilient and economically integrated Austin. Its call to action is to serve for purpose instead of profit, infusing real estate development with trust, integrity and strategic collaboration. Rally works collaboratively with public institutions, private real estate developers and regional stakeholders to undertake real estate development projects with clear community connections and benefits. To learn more about Rally Austin and their focus areas for development over the next five years, visit www.rallyaustin.org. Chair - Tina Cannon Vice Chair - Emmett Beliveau Past Chair - Carl Settles Jr. Secretary - Tamara Atkinson Treasurer - Jeremy Martin Real Estate - Bradford Patterson DEI - Amanda Jasso #atx #austintx #rallyaustin #economicdevelopment

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at 3TEN ACL Live on HAAM Day for the 5th Annual #PrideinLocalMusic! 🌈 The energy in the room was electric, and the incredible talent from our local LGBTQ+ musicians truly made it a night to remember. 💜🎤 ✨ Special shoutout to our amazing performers: • Leo Von Sol • Middle Sattre • Julie Nolen • Patrice Pike • Maddie and the Deadnames • Pelvis Wrestley And of course, a big thank you to our sponsors, partners, and the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) for helping make this event possible! 2024 Sponsors: Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (ACL Live), Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Austin Energy, JE Dunn Construction, Tito's Handmade Vodka, City Limits Subaru, KMFA 89.5, Texas Health Action, and Miscellaneous Rentals. We’re so proud to uplift and showcase the talent in our LGBTQ+ community while partnering with HAAM! 🏳️🌈🎶📸 Check out some highlights from the night! #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #chamberofcommerce #livemusic #haam #haamday #lgbtbiz #livemusiccapitaloftheworld

New episode of the LGBT Chamber Podcast is out now! Join Tina, Colton, & Amy as they talk local business news, new chamber members, and upcoming Chamber events. This week's topics include passenger rail in central Texas, Policy changes impacting the Austin nightlife economy, and making Kyle, Texas cool 😎 If you'd like to become a member of the Chamber or join us for our upcoming events, visit austinlgbtchamber.com. If you'd like to be a guest or a sponsor for the show, email us at info@austinlgbtchamber.com Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe and never miss a Friday show! https://lnkd.in/gAjJavpD #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #chamberofcommerce #podcast #news #business #economy

Don't forget to register for next week's luncheon! Seats are filling up quickly. Register 👉 https://bit.ly/4eG4e9B Our speaker will be Grow With Google Texas Coach Vicky Sepulveda. Vicky will be leading a workshop on reaching more customers online with Google. She will dive into various essential Google tools for Small Businesses, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurs! A big thank you to our friends at UFCU for hosting us. #atx #austintx #austinlgbtbiz #chamberofcommerce #luncheon #networking #growwithgoogle

Help us welcome the following new Austin LGBT Chamber Members! Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites Austin East: https://bit.ly/3XNKY3w Our LIves Counseling: https://bit.ly/4eHfOl7 PRSA Austin Chapter: https://bit.ly/3XAJE3I Black Sparrow Music Parlor: https://bit.ly/3ZXT6kH Planview, Inc.: https://bit.ly/3U7B3or Spectrum Reach: https://bit.ly/3ZFTbJt Siero Media: https://bit.ly/3Btrolf 3LS Consulting LLC: https://bit.ly/3zypdfP Tastemakers Legal, PLLC: https://bit.ly/4eWI3MT Jubilee Episcopal Church: https://bit.ly/3zAejGo We believe in the power of a strong, supportive community, and we're delighted to have you as part of ours. We look forward to collaborating, networking, and growing together. 🏳️🌈 #atx #austintx #chamberofcommerce #austinlgbtbiz #newmembers #business #lgbtbiz