QueerCalendarChamber Day at City Hall
📆 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 🕛 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Legacy Room at Houston City Hall | 901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002
Registration closes at noon on Friday, October 16.
For the first time, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is heading to Houston City Hall for a full day of access, advocacy and connection—and we want you there!
We extend our appreciation to City Council Member Mario Castillo for hosting the Chamber’s first-ever Day at City Hall.
Featured Speakers
MAYOR JOHN WHITMIRE
City of Houston
CONTROLLER CHRIS HOLLINS
City of Houston
COUNCIL MEMBER ALEJANDRA SALINAS
City of Houston, At-Large Position 4
COUNCIL MEMBER JOAQUIN MARTINEZ
City of Houston, District I
DIRECTOR CYLENTHIA HOYRD
City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)
Chamber Day at City Hall will give members an opportunity to engage directly with City Council Members and representatives from City departments, learn more about the work of local government and strengthen relationships with the decision-makers whose actions impact our businesses, our lives and our community.
The day will include visits with Council Members and City departments, lunch and attendance at the afternoon public session, where the Chamber will be recognized.
Local government makes decisions every day that affect businesses and communities across Houston. Chamber Day at City Hall brings our members closer to that process and creates meaningful opportunities to:
Connecting members with the people shaping our region is an important benefit of Chamber membership. This first-ever event is another way the Chamber is helping ensure our members are informed, engaged and represented in the conversations that matter.
8:30 a.m. – Arrival and Check-In
Morning – Kick-Off / Visits with Council Members and City Departments
Midday – Program and Lunch
Afternoon – Public Session
Additional schedule details will be shared with registered attendees.
Be part of this historic first for the Chamber. Space may be limited, so register now to join us at Houston City Hall on October 20.
Chamber Day at City Hall is complimentary for Chamber members as a benefit of membership. If you would like to stay for lunch, a fee of $20 (in advance) / $25 (on-site) is requested to help offset the cost of lunch.
Not a Chamber member? A limited number of nonmember registrations are available for $45, including lunch.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Show your support for civic engagement, business advocacy and stronger connections between our members and local government by sponsoring the Chamber’s first-ever Chamber Day at City Hall.
Sponsorship offers valuable visibility for your business or organization while helping make this important experience possible for Chamber members.
Engage Sponsor
Advocacy Sponsor
Wide Angle Creative
Media Partner
City Hall is located at 901 Bagby, between McKinney and Walker / Houston, TX 77002.
Going north on I-45, exit Houston / Memorial. Veer to the right. The light is Rusk. Turn right. The first light is Bagby. Continue past Bagby to Theater District Parking Entrance 2 on your right. You will be parking beneath Tranquillity Park.
Going south on I-45, exit McKinney to your left. The first light is Bagby. Turn left. The second light is Rusk. Turn right, then turn into Theater District Parking Entrance 2 on your right.
Security Check-In: All attendees will need to check in with security upon arrival. Please be prepared to go through a metal detector and bag check, and present a photo ID at the front desk to receive your badge.
Getting to the Legacy Room: Walk through the main public entrance off Bagby Street. The Legacy Room is on the right hand wall, following the security check-point.
Paid parking is available in the Theater District Parking Garage beneath Tranquillity Park. Enter through Theater District Parking Entrance 2, located near City Hall at 901 Bagby Street.
Limited metered street parking may also be available nearby; however, posted time limits apply. Because the event will extend into the afternoon, garage parking is recommended. Parking costs are the responsibility of each attendee. Rates typically range from $10–$20 depending on the garage and time of day.
Please allow additional time to park, walk to City Hall and complete the security check-in process before the 8:30 a.m. arrival time. Additional arrival and check-in instructions will be provided to registered attendees before the event.
Learn more about parking at City Hall.
By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.
