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Join us to celebrate, honor, and dance with the leading LGBTQ+ owned businesses, professionals, and strongest community allies at the inaugural Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala! 

You'll hear from Chamber President Nathan Brown about our major successes in 2022 and from our new President-Elect about their vision for 2023 and beyond. 

Scrumptious heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served from LGBT+ Chamber Member Chef 360. 

Drinks (wine, beer, and nonalcoholic selections) will be available! Deserts from Hester's General Store 

Our fabulous Master of Ceremonies, Leah Chaney of Better Growth Inc, will be presenting our award categories of:  

• LGBTQ+ Business of the Year
• Allied Business of the Year
• Corporate LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year
• LGBTBE® Certified Business of the Year
• LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group of the Year
• Nonprofit of the Year
• Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year
• Ambassador of the Year 
• Corporate Partner of the Year
• Chamber Advocacy Award

Our DJ for the night is Chamber Member Eric Spears from Bowtie Events, so dancing is highly encouraged and likely unavoidable!

A special performance tonight from Chamber Member DELIGHTED TO BE HERE! Check out her website a take a look at the many incredible corporate programs she has to offer. 

Dress Code: Pride Professional - come in what makes you proud! Most attendees will be arriving after work and be dressed in Business Professional or Gala wear and a little sparkle is encouraged. 

Chamber member ticket price is $50, and non-member price is $75. (As always, and in everything, we are committed to ensuring access for all people, regardless of financial means, so a number of gratis tickets are available for folks with financial barriers - don't hesitate to fill out this form if you qualify, because we want you to be there!)

Photographs courtesy of Danielle Paul Photography

Covid-19 accommodations: guests are encouraged to get fully vaccinated and take the precautions they are most comfortable with. Masks will be available at check-in and are not mandatory.  

Sponsorship opportunities for businesses are still available, so email tyler@upstatelgbt.org for more information, so you don't miss out on a great one.