Join Us in Austin for a Day at the Capitol
Day at the Capitol
February 13 & 14
Join the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Day at the Capitol on February 13th and 14th.
Sign up below to join the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce at the Capitol for a day of advocacy to ensure our state stays open for all businesses. Members are invited to join us to talk to legislators about legislation impacting the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community and overall LGBTQ+ community.
Make Your Voice Heard! Register Today!
The Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce have been working on a collective legislative goal: to add the LGBTBE® Certification to state contracting to ensure that LGBTQ+ businesses are recognized and included. Representation matters in state contracting and ensuring the LGBTQ+ business community has a seat at the table. We are also working to fight anti-LGBTQ+ bills and send a message that Texas needs to be open for ALL business and that Business IS Business!
Check out the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Legislative Agenda for the 88th Legislative Session here.
Day at the Capitol Reception - Monday, February 13th
Day at the Capitol - Tuesday, February 14th
The Texas LGBT Chambers will host a welcome reception on Monday, February 13th in downtown Austin. Hear from Texas LGBTQ Leaders, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and network with others before the big Day at the Capitol.
When: Monday, February 13th at 5:00pm
Where: McGuireWoods Consulting, 300 Colorado St, Fl 16 Austin, TX
We will begin our day with a breakfast at the REJ Conference Center and it will be our “home base” throughout the day. We will return to that location for lunch and for a post-advocacy day recap.
Agenda
8:00 AM - Breakfast
Join us for a complimentary breakfast with invited elected officials.
9:00 AM - Group Photo
Please follow us to the front of the capitol for a photo of attendees.
9:30 AM - House & Senate Recognition
Attendees are allowed to observe in the balcony the resolution being presented on the chamber floors.
11:00 AM - Individual meetings
Refer to your assigned offices for meetings with your elected officials.
NOON - Lunch
Join us for a complimentary lunch with invited representatives and leaders.
1:30 PM - Individual meetings
Refer to your assigned offices for meetings with your elected officials.
3:00 PM - Debrief & Dismissal
We'll gather one last time to debrief the day.
Location: Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, Austin, TX 78701
Parking at the Capitol: Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, 1201 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78701 (Entrance is off of E. 12th Street or E. 13th Street)
Hotel:
The Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce have secured a special rate of $209 per night for participants at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin, 303 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701. Book your reservations online TODAY to receive the special rate; deadline to reserve a room is January 30. Hotel rooms are limited.
The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin offers valet parking only. A special overnight rate of parking rate of $35.00 applies.
Can't make it to Austin? Get involved by participating online with the Digital Advocacy Toolkit. Register above and the toolkit will be sent to you. Whether in-person or online, sign up to join the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce at the Capitol for a day of advocacy to ensure our state stays open for all businesses.
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Sponsorship opportunities are available. Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community by helping the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce have a strong voice in Austin. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
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Date and Time
Monday Feb 13, 2023 Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
