The Queer Economy in Focus: Resilience, Leadership, and Opportunity in a Changing Climate

Event ID: OE47161

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Urban Pour Social (Hotel Indigo)

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Summary

Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) for a conversation on the Queer Economy. In this one-on-one discussion, NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson explores insights from the organization’s latest LGBTQ+ Economic Report, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and economic impact of LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs. The conversation will examine emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of inclusive business and the growing power of the Queer Economy.<br><br> (Free breakfast tacos and coffee while supplies last beginning at 10:30 AM. Conversation begins at 11:00 AM.)

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