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2020 M M E R C IMPACT E REPORT 2020 has been one hell of a year.02

Looking back at the events of 2020, I burst with pride. When the pandemic began, this organization’s first and immediate concern was for the safety and success of our members. Quickly pivoting to an all-online format, Chamber programming content adapted and ramped up, our staff working day and night to provide and connect our membership to resources that would help them weather this storm. And you responded – at the end of the year, our membership is up, our organization is healthier than ever, and we’re poised to make an even A bigger impact on our community in 2021. Over the last seven years on the board, I’ve been U S privileged to watch this organization grow from a local lunch-and-learn org to a powerhouse of T I N

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In those early board meetings, we talked about who was going to get the PA out of storage for C H

the next luncheon and how much to charge per plate. Now, we discuss how we impact the A M

health and wellness of the LGBT community, improving workplace conditions for LGBT people B E in Fortune 500 member businesses, cultivating the next generation of LGBT business R

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leadership, supplier diversity, and how we’re working to shape local and statewide legislation. F

I’m immensely proud of the progress that has been made and cannot wait to see the new C O heights this Chamber will reach in the future. Thank you for your continued support of our M M

Chamber and its important work. By you and for you are we able to continue to empower and E R connect the LGBT business community and its allies. C E

Chase Kincannon 2018-2020 Board Chair 03 LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO

Less than one year into my tenure, the pandemic hit. The pandemic hit the brakes on the whirlwind of recent break-neck Chamber growth. We went from super high-paced growth in terms of membership, engagement and partnerships, with five new member-led committees offering a new way to reach each other and the community to a complete shift. We immediately flipped the script and went into full-service mode. Answering hundreds of member calls and emails, providing information on funding and health resources, we A worked with elected officials to advocate for financial assistance at both the local and federal U S T

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I won't lie; it was a gut punch whenever we learned of a member, no matter the assistance B T available to them, that was just unable to remain open. Like all of you, we found quite C moments to cry, we adapted our model, and we got to work repairing our community. H A M B E

As we look toward 2021, we will continue to support increased opportunities R

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increasing supplier diversity, studying LGBT economic impact data and O workforce leadership opportunities, and so much more. As 2020 closes, there M M is one thing we learned from this historic experience – we are all in this E R together, and together we are stronger. C E

Tina Cannon

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680% Increase in core sponsors in the past

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Board Chair-Chase Kincannon Secretary-Natalie Lynch Treasurer-Adam Milne Incoming Chair-Valerie Salinas-Davis Capital Strategies Lynch Law Firm Independent Ins. Salinas-Davis LLC

Board Member-Kyle Adamski Board Member-Reese Baloutine Board Member-Nico Ramsey Board Member-Becky Arreaga Board Member-Rachel Rosen Apple Seedlings Gardening Velocity Credit Union The Arreaga Agency S.P.A.R.K.

Board Member-Hunter Coleman Board Member-David Colligan Board Member-Jason Mikell Board Member-Driedre Walsh Board Member-Joshua Kettler Raymond James City of KVUE Silicon Labs RSM COMMUNITY SPONSORS “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 membersAndy of the Loughnane, Austin LGBT Chamber” President – Austin FC

MEMBERSHIP

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. OUR MEMBERS

Austin Pride Toastmasters Club Amy R. Cook, CPA Seedlings Gardening Out Youth Austin Art In Public Places Stacie Holt The Great Outdoors Chase Kincannon Geek Powered Studios Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride fnd PFLAG Austin Bittel Books & Taxes, PLLC Stonewall Democrats of Austin Crunch Consulting LLC Synergy Plastic Surgery Oilcan Harrys Life in the City UMC U.S. Small Business Administration Hausman Chiropractic aGLIFF Recovery Alliance of Austin San Antonio LGBT Chamber Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association End of an Ear Records therepubliq Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa Clement's Paint & Decorating Inc. Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery Costco Wholesale Worthpointe LLC Launch Pad Job Club / Leap to Success Domain Realty LLC Alfred's Catering OutBranding Promos Adam Milne

E Austin Police Association Bill Dunham REALTOR Ellen R Shaffer, CPA, LLC C

R Richard Segal Edward Jones Investments Luxury Auto Works E

M Austin Gay Men's Chorus MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS SYSTEMseven M Hilton Austin Owen Psychology Sellers Underground O C Barnett & Garcia, PLLC The Fowler Law Firm PC Housing Authority of the City of Austin F

O Elizabeth Brenner, Attorney at Law Black Chamber

A-Tex Shredding Inc.

R Capps Law Firm, PLLC Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber E Visa Inc. B PostNet - Far West Austin Young Chamber

M Capital Metro A CHA Law Group, PC Austin Regional Clinic AISD H C

Softball Austin Midtown Independence Title Rain on 4th T

B Log Cabin Republicans of Austin Lynch Law Firm Bennu Coffee, LLC 45% G

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El Alma Lawyer Referral Service Avita Pharmacy El Chile Group Crema Bakery & Cafe R/GA Austin El Chilito Hill Country Therapy American Red Cross Yuyo Nutrition and Fitness Professional, LLC Wag Heaven Pet Supplies Sara Shalvey Presidio Group, Realtors Optimal Balance Center People's Community Clinic Prima Dora Alliance Abroad Group Jason Mikell Kind Clinic InterContinental Stephen F. Austin BALCONES DENTAL Stefanie Collins Revolutions Bookkeepers DDS Sophie's Bake Shop KMFA Classical 89.5 Seventh Scout Daniel's Plumbing Austin Custom Builders LLC Happy Hemp Industries LBJWildflower Center Excel Global Partners Established Sartorial Sun Dragon Martial Arts NFP Britton and Britton Insurance Services Ameriprise Financial E

C Traveling Photo Booth PL&D/Patrick Landrum Design Starlite Recovery Center R E RSM US LLP Velocity Credit Union Salinas-Davis LLC M

M Elizabeth Christian Physicians Premier Emergency Center Waterloo Greenway O

C Paychex Inc Romano's Macaroni Grill Kris Dobbs-Otto

F Guerrero & Whittle, PLLC Kyle Adamski Hunter Coleman Financial Planning O

R QWELL Teresa Lautzenvilla Cody Jonas E

B Community Foundation Eaton Fine Art, Inc. Austin Classical Guitar M

A Truluck's Fossil Knob Ridge SharpeVision MODERN LASIK H City of Austin Parks and Rec C Ashley Bego Apple

T Texas Farmers' Market Highland Lakes Equality Center Takao Nonaka B

G Steven Tomlinson Tony TovarSpark Celeste's Natural Kitchen L Workforce Solutions N Alzheimer's Association Buck Dodson Coaching I T S U A OUR MEMBERS

Saxon MD David King Elysian Plastic Surgery Genuine Joe Coffeehouse Ricardo Boulware Ernst & Young Robert McGee KOOP Radio 91.7 FM Strong Family Aliance DKD Energy Richard's Rainwater Texas CEO Magazine Chad Cook Alliance Victor Celania Firefly Agency HOUSE & HOME REALTY Punch Bowl Social Austin Greater Austin Asian Chamber Departure Lounge Healthworks Ergonomics Houston LGBT Harrison Insurance Agency Inc. Lorenz & Lorenz, L.L.P. North Texas GLBT Chamber Lyft Sage Recovery Austin Parco Protective Backpacks Texas Gas Service Kirker Davis LLP Diggio Austin Energy Movability Netspend Kerbey Lane Cafe Stensland Strategies Austin FC The Arreaga Agency

E Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown

C Capital Brain and Spine Hahn Public

R Gonzo Strategy Austin, LLC E The County Line Paul Flamer United Way for Greater AustinTexas Physical Therapy M

M Austin Asian American Film Truist Bank Specialists in Bee Cave O

C Festival Jan Jackson, Attorney, PLLC

Activate Architecture F MezzeMe Turkish Kitchen The VORTEX

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R SignatureCare ER Nielsen Law PLLC E

B Wondercide Natural Products Luxe Dental Abraham Veterinary Clinic M

A Panoramic Voices Sports Austin Community College H

C SOAL Technologies United Way Austin Savrick, Schumann, Johnson, McGarr,

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VCFO Ground Floor Theatre Medicine In Motion ALIVe Industries LLC Gonzo Strategy Austin Tito's AT&T Wishing Horse Productions Pure for Men Call Management Austin Board of Realtors BrandSafway Texas Physical Therapy Resources Austin Oaks Hospital Inc Activate Architecture Sphere Realty Charles Schwab The Shefman Law Group City of Austin Danielle Skidmore Total Restoration of Texas Hummingbird EcoCleaning Source Spring Consulting, PLLC Treehouse Locators Cyber Warfighters Group Stensland Strategies Bravo Counseling Animal Advocates - Lifeworks Blanton Museum of Art Andrew Guerrero Joel Walsh Realtor Wheelhouse Lifestyle Texas Mutual Legend & Ko. SAM J HOLLOWAY GROUP Sophia Makris Abraham Veterinary Clinic PeopleFund The Modern Coaching McGinnis Lochridge The Iron Bear Transgender Education Investor Alliance Group Upwork Chaz Ramirez Network of Texas R. D. Inc. George P. Johnson Marketing Echelon Advisors Michele Warren Rizse Inc Silicon Labs Communities for Recovery Authentic Impact Project Transitions FJG Advertising Pride Socks NESLITOURS Jennifer Lennarz Alzheimer's Texas The Bingham Group Perkins and Will ZenBusiness Rethink Wealth Hill Country Ride for AIDS The Twisted Tulip Tadd S. Lazarus, MD, LLC Parade Pediatric Speech Zack Breeding The Body Academy Cicada Lighting, LLC Deitchle + Simone Law Firm Dumonts Patrick Pinnell Tiepolo Custom Homes Charles Schwab Pelletier for Hire Nu Edge Realty Karim Shallwani Scissor Sisters Hair Show 2020 EVENTS

This year, the Austin LGBT Chamber did not let Covid-19 slow us down. Chambers are all about networking; in normal years, we fill the calendar for our members to network, connect, and learn from one another. This year we had to kick into overdrive.

Our members needed more, so we delivered.

We hosted over 96 webinars, events, and programs. We reached over 112k viewers in less than 9 months! We were with our members at every turn. In turn, they stuck with us. So we are calling 2020 a huge win. E C

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2020 PRIDE IN LOCAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER C h a

The Austin and Nashville LGBT Chambers of Commerce joined v e

together to bring you “Pride in Local Music” presented by Dell z Technologies, a one-night-only Livestream event celebrating the rainbow heartbeat of two great cities known for music. We raised funds for LGBTQ+ artists in Austin through the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and in Nashville through the Music Health Alliance. Go see for yourself: www.prideinlocalmusic.org Texas Chamber Coalition

Advocacy Statewide Networking The 1,000+ LGBTQ and Allied businesses of the Chambers speak with one voice. We call upon our local elected representatives to introduce or support legislation that supports diversity in the workplace and opposes discrimination. We know when business thrives in Texas, people prosper. For this to happen, all Pride Across Texas is an LGBTQ+ virtual networking Texans must be included and respected. event as big as Texas itself! Combined, Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce have more than 1,000 members. Economic development Education Healthcare Transportation OUT to Vote Early, an initiative created by the Local goverment Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, is a Public safety nonpartisan coalition. OUT to Vote Early seeks to educate and motivate people to vote early. www.texaslgbtqchambers.com COMMITTEES E C R E M

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T community, from advocating business B G L policies to events and so much more! N I T S U A Advocacy Ambassador Committee This committee researches Ambassadors are Austin LGBT ordinances, regulations, and Chamber Members committed to propositions at the local, state, welcoming new members and and national levels that will strengthening the bonds of impact the LGBTQ business membership! community. Chair: Adam Milne Chair: Valerie Salinas-Davis

ERG Roundtable YPP Developing new Employee Young Professionals with Pride is Resource Groups that provide a a networking group for the young forum for education and and the young at heart. Our awareness supporting the mission is to empower and professional growth of LGBT strengthen the Young LGBT and individuals. ERGs foster a safe allied professional community in environment within companies Austin through networking, and businesses for individuals to community outreach, and be authentic in the workplace. education. Chair: Cody Eastman Chair: Nico Ramsey Business Academy Health & Wellness Committee A resource for business members from large to small! The Business This committee maps out Academy offers expert-led panel strategies to convene healthcare discussions on best practices in providers to impact the health such areas as and wellness of LGBT Austin. We branding/marketing, business focus on employee wellness and finances, IT/cybersecurity, healthcare advocacy at the local, supplier diversity, and more. state, and federal levels. Chair: Josh Kettler Chair: Rich Segal

Supplier Diversity Art This group works to increase This committee creates space programming and growth in the for artists of all genres, both in number of certified LGBT terms of their art and public Business Enterprises through policies promoting support of the education and resources while arts. The members of this delivering more training vital for committee work to further certified businesses. elevate a sustainable creative Chair: open opportunity culture in Austin. Chair: Todd Hogan-Sanchez 2020 Austin LGBT Chamber Committee Members

Advocacy: Chair: Valerie Salinas-Davis (University of Texas at Austin), Chase Kincannon (MassMutual Southwest), Tina Grider-Cannon (Chamber Executive Director), Jimmy Flannigan (), Deirdre Walsh (Silicon Labs), Jackie Padgett (Silicon Labs), Gary Schumann (Savrick-Schumann Law), Dana Harris (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Zach Breeding (Capitol Area Council Boy Scouts of America), Christopher Hamilton (Texas Health Action), Reese Baloutine (Seedlings Gardening), Hunter Coleman (Raymond James Financial), Colton Carlson (Nu Edge Realty), Michael Hendrix (Hendrix and Associates Lobbying), Rich Segal (Freelance Meteorologist), AJ Majd (Embrace Austin), Adam Milne (Texas Independent Insurance & Risk Management)

ERG: Chair: Cody Eastman (George P. Johnson Experience Marketing), Co Chair: Rachel Rosen (S.P.A.R.K.), Heather Venard (Silicon Labs), Casey Meadows (Google), Reese Baloutine (Seedlings Gardening), Kyle Adamski (AT&T), Troy Sonnenberg (eBay), Helen Petty (Consultant), Janifer Wheeler (Consultant), Sarah Wolcott (Accenture), Nicole Taylor (General Assembly), Bonni Erizo (Divinc)

Health & Wellness: Chair: Rich Segal (Committee Chair), Sandra Bravo (Bravo Counseling), Stephanie Pelletier (Austin LGBT Chamber), Ish Jackson (The Body Academy), Lauren Mollard (Signature Care ER), Steven Chavez (Signature Care ER), Samantha Dunkin (Austin Oaks Hospital), Katy Rankin (Physicians PremiER), Michael Lopez (Austin Oaks), Adam Shelby (Sage Recovery), Helen Petty (Lynch Law)

Ambassador: Chair: Adam Milne (Texas Independent Insurance & Risk Management), Lauren Mollard (SignatureCare Emergency) Stephanie Pelletier (Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce), Helen Petty (Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce & The Lynch Law Firm), Becky Arreaga, (The Arreaga Agency), Steven Chavez (SignatureCare Emergency) Hunter Coleman (Raymond James), Lynn Cowles (Foundation Communities), Sandra Bravo (Bravo Counseling Center, PLLC)

YPP: Chair: Nico Ramsey (Velocity Credit Union), Kurt Cadena (City of Austin), April Brown (City of Austin), Justin Luper (HID Global), Zach Rodriguez (Williamson County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4)

2019 SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS EY RSM ACC VCFO Greater Austin Chamber Visit Austin Hilton Samsung 2020 BUSINESS AWARDS COA El Chile Pure Performance for Cap Metro Men The 2020 Austin LGBT Chamber Business Awards Texas Diabete & MG+BW Endocrinology honor the leaders of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ business Pure for Men ATT ERG Team community and celebrate their success. Please Physicians Premier ECPR help by nominating business and business owners MDARC who you believe deserve to be recognized. We look forward to announcing the finalists on November 18th. Award winners will be announced on December 4th, 2020! 2019 AWARD WINNERS

The Ceci Gratias Guardian Award Rising Star Award interAct Briona Jenkins

Proudly Austin Award Corporate Partner of the Year Kerbey Lane Cafe Lyft

Pride in Health & Wellness Pride in Government Award Signature Care ER Celia Israel

Community Leader Award Leadership Award Rainbow Patrol Natalie Lynch

LGBT Owned Business of the Year Member of the Year Gusto Spark Learning 2020 AWARD WINNERS The Ceci Gratias Guardian Award Rising Star Award Alzheimer's Texas Steven Chavez

Proudly Austin Award Corporate Partner of the Year Austin FC Dell

Pride in Health & Wellness Pride in Government Award Kind Clinic Veronica Briseño

Community Leader Award Leadership Award Cody Eastman Rich Segal

LGBT Owned Business of the Year Member of the Year Seventh Scout Fowler Law Firm 2020 IMPACT NUMBERS 49% 680% 19.5 chamber revenue sponsor increase social followers Total Chamber Increase in core 3rd most liked Revenue up 49% over sponsors in the past Chamber of ALL prior year. 12 months! Chambers in U.S. A U

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