Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

It's #AMPLIFYAUSTINDAY!

We're proud to support LGBTQ+ and allied students through scholarships and education initiatives that open doors to opportunity.

🌈 Consider giving to our EdFund today and help us amplify the next generation by sharing with your networks!

austinlgbtbiz.com/amplifyaustin

LGBTQ+ Programming at SXSW 2026 - Austin LGBT Chamber LGBTQIA+ programming at SXSW 2026 showcases the power of queer storytelling, community, and advocacy through a dynamic lineup of events, panels, screenings, performances, and brand activations across ...

🌈 Looking for queer programming at #SXSW 2026? We’ve got you covered.

From powerful film screenings and music showcases to community meetups and conversations shaping culture, there’s a wide range of LGBTQ+ events happening across the festival.

🔗 Check it out: austinlgbtchamber.com/lgbtq-progra...

Hey #ATX! The #BigQueerKickoffParty is back at #SXSW for the 13th year!

🗓️ Friday, March 13th
📍 Rain on 4th
👑 Bebe Zahara Benet of RuPaul’s Drag Race
💄 Austin icon Nadine Hughes
🔥 DJs. Dancing. Queer magic.

schedule.sxsw.com/events/OE46480

Last week, we had the absolute joy of hosting our Monthly Happy Hour at Cheer Up Charlies as they officially rejoined the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce with a #RainbowRibbonCutting! ✂️🌈

The ALGBTCC February Chamber Newsletter is here! 🎉

Whether you're a longtime member or just getting connected to the Austin LGBTQ+ business community, our newsletter is the best way to stay in the loop on events, resources, and opportunities.

Subscribe at the link below: 🏳️‍🌈
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Early voting has started for the Nov. 4 election. Here's what to know for the Austin area. Find out what's on your ballot, how to check your registration, where your nearest polling place is and more.

Important Dates:
🗓️ Oct. 20 – 31 — Early voting
🗓️ Oct. 24 — Deadline to send in a mail-in ballot application (received, not postmarked)
🗓️ Nov. 4 — Election Day

www.kut.org/politics/202...

Early voting has started for the Nov. 4 election. Here's what to know for the Austin area. Find out what's on your ballot, how to check your registration, where your nearest polling place is and more.

Early voting is underway and continues through October 31st. 🗳️

Our friends at @kutnews.bsky.social have put together voter guides for Travis and Williamson counties with more detailed information and links to sample ballots.

www.kut.org/politics/202...

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🌈 Tomorrow is National Coming Out Day!

First celebrated in 1988, this day reminds us that visibility and authenticity have power. Whether you’re out, thinking about it, or not ready — your story still matters. You are loved, valued, and part of this community. 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🌈✨ From powerful ballads to bold beats, the 6th Annual Pride in Local Music was pure magic! 🎶💜

👏 Thank you to every incredible performer who lit up 3TEN ACL Live and to everyone who came out to celebrate Austin’s LGBTQIA+ talent. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#atx #austin #livemusic #PILM25

We stand with the families, survivors, and first responders whose resilience continues to inspire us. May we never forget the power of unity, compassion, and community in the face of tragedy.🕯️

Mark was a passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93, where he and fellow passengers bravely fought back against the hijackers. Their actions prevented further devastation in Washington, D.C., and their courage remains a lasting testament to the strength of ordinary people in extraordinary moments.

🇺🇸 Today, we honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Among them was Mark Bingham, an American LGBTQ+ hero. #hero #lgbtq #neverforget

🔥 Blending bluegrass, punk, country, roots, and rock at breakneck speeds, this San Marcos-born band has grown from backyard jams into an internationally touring force in the alternative Americana scene.

🎻 Get ready to stomp, shout, and make some new friends — Rock Bottom String Band is hitting the stage at Pride in Local Music® @ 3TEN ACL Live!

📍 3TEN ACL Live | Sept 21
👉 RSVP: prideinlocalmusic.com

#atx #austin

🎤 Meet Julie Bouchard — Austin’s soulful pop sensation who blends the intimacy of Adele with the storytelling of Ed Sheeran. Her music is a journey through love, resilience, and real life, with lyrics that hit straight to the heart.

📍 3TEN ACL Live | Sept 21
👉 RSVP: prideinlocalmusic.com

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👑 On September 21 at Pride in Local Music® @ 3TEN ACL Live - Presented by the Austin LGBT Chamber, promqueen brings “SCARLETT” to life with unapologetic glamour, burlesque-tinged visuals, and the femme-fire energy that’s made her one of Austin’s fastest-rising stars (Pride in Local Music, Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), SXSW, YAR). Pride in Local music is FREE to attend.

promqueen is returning to PILM! 💋 Written in a fit of feminine fury, promqueen’s latest single “SCARLETT” is a femme power anthem — part noir fantasy, part night-out soundtrack. 👑

✨ FREE to attend. Queer joy. Local icons.
📍 3TEN ACL Live | Sept 21 | 21+ only
👉 RSVP + details: prideinlocalmusic.com

Julie Nolen

Check out one of her latest tracks, “Bold,” an anthem for chosen family, resilience, and love that refuses to be silenced.

open.spotify.com/artist/11ZcV...

RSVP + more info: 👉 RSVP + details: prideinlocalmusic.com

✨ Austin queer country music icon Julie Nolen is bringing raw power and truth to the stage at Pride in Local Music® at 3TEN ACL Live! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

✨ FREE festival. Queer joy. Local icons.
📍 3TEN Austin City Limits Live
🗓️ Sept 21 | 🚪 Doors Open at 5PM
🎟️ FREE | 21+ ONLY.

Tag your festival crew 🌈🎶

Pride Parade YouTube video by Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

We are LIVE at the Austin Pride Parade! #atx #austin www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOPW...

🎙️ This week on Austin Business News:

🍻 Bad news for bars — alcohol sales are dipping
✈️ Good news for travelers
🏛️ TXlege Special Session, the remix

PLUS: a sneak peek of Pride in Local Music® at 3TEN ACL Live with returning artists Julie Nolen & promqueen - BOTH with new music! #atx #PILM

A huge thank you to our sponsors — Delta Air Lines and Title Sponsor Philip Morris International — for making this trip possible, and to our friends at the GSBA for hosting us at your office for our final sessions. 🫶 We had such a great time in the #EmeraldCity! Blog post coming soon. 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) Intercity Trip to Seattle! 💼✈️

We spent two incredible (jam-packed) days learning from civic and business leaders, exploring Seattle’s economy, and building meaningful cross-market connections. 💼💸

Happy Birthday graphic from the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. The background is blue with confetti and geometric accents. At the top is the Chamber logo and the words ‘Happy Birthday’ in bold white letters. Below is a circular photo of Fiona Dawson, smiling and standing confidently in front of a brick wall. Text beneath the photo reads: ‘Fiona Dawson, Senior Director of Partnerships.

🎉 Help us wish a fabulous Happy Birthday to our Senior Director of Partnerships, Fiona Dawson! 🌈🎂

We’re so lucky to have you on the team, Fiona! We hope your day is filled with all the love and sparkle you bring to others every day! 💖✨

#atx #austin

🎨✨ IT'S BACK! Join us for the Austin Arts Mixer, a FREE community celebration of Austin’s vibrant arts and culture scene!

📅 Thursday, August 21 from 5–7 PM
📍 KMFA Classical 89.5
🎟️ Free to attend with RSVP 👉 kmfa.org/artsmixer

#atx #austin #arts #networking

Today on the Texas Capitol steps, Fiona Dawson, ALGBTCC Senior Director of Partnerships, joined coalition partners in a powerful stand for trans rights & public safety.

All Texans deserve safety, dignity, and respect. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

@equalitytexas.bsky.social #txlege

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of celebrating the GAHCC at their Open House!

¡Felicidades on 25 incredible years of Hispanic Austin Leadership and your brand new office space!

We’re proud to see our DECA partners doing amazing work and continuing to grow. 🌟

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Monthly Happy Hour - July 2025 Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce at Drinks Lounge for our Monthly Chamber Happy Hour on July 24th from 5:30PM-7:00PM!  🗓️ July 24th⏰ 5:30PM-7:00PM🎟️ FREE to attend. Attendees are responsible f...

Looking for a relaxed way to network with Greater Austin’s LGBTQ+ business community? Join us this Thursday at Drinks Lounge! 🍻🎶

🗓️ July 24th from 5:30PM-7:00PM
🎟️ FREE to attend. Attendees are responsible for their own tabs.
🔗 bit.ly/3TU2mBY

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We’re deeply grateful for the first responders, nonprofit partners, and community members, and member businesses and organizations stepping up in this time of crisis. Moments like these remind us of the strength of our region — and how vital it is for our business community to stand united.

Texas Flood Relief - Resources & How to Help Stay informed and get involved with ongoing flood relief efforts across Texas. Find trusted resources, donation links, and ways to support impacted communities.

Our hearts are with all those impacted by the floods across Texas. We’ve compiled a list of trusted flood relief resources, donation links, and ways to support affected communities. 💔

Read, share, and help where you can: austinlgbtbiz.com/tx-floods-25

#atx #austin #texas #floodrelief #TexasStrong