About Us

The MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce is a newly formed organization, established in 2021 and created by local Memphis LGBTQ+ business leaders and entrepreneurs.

About Us

Who We Are

WE MEAN BUSINESS
Our mission is to provide local business professionals who are LGBTQ+ or identify as an ally space where they can work peer-to-peer and business-to-business to enrich their careers through regional programming.

PILLARS THAT DRIVE THE MISSION
Our pillars for our members are networking, education, and advocacy.

EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING THAT MATTER

Our programs bring members monthly in-person networking events and virtual educational webinars every other month and host random “no-agenda pop-ups.” Varying our outreach styles gives us multiple ways to reach our membership.

We have established a foundation for our organization to benefit our membership. We are planning programs to get our members networked with other like-minded professionals, teach more work skills, and inform folks of advocacy initiatives in our communities.

Who We Help

Serving 22 counties across the MidSouth.

We advocate and provide resources to LGBT+ Owned Business in over 22 Counties in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, with Memphis, Tennessee as our flagship location.

Tennessee

Shelby County

Crockett County

Dyer County

Fayette County

Haywood County

Lauderdale County

Madison County

Tipton County

Arkansas

Craighead County

Crittenden County

Cross County

Mississippi County

Poinsett County

St. Francis County

Mississippi

Benton County

Desoto County

Lafayette County

Marshall County

Tate County

Tunica County

 
 
 

Join the Chamber!

Membership in the MidSouth LGBT Chamber brings many advantages for member business. It may include networking opportunities, member benefits and discounts, education and so much more.

Leadership

Meet Our Board of Directors

Charles Pickard

Board President | Founding Member | Events Committee Chair

Chris Miller

Vice President / Membership Committee Co-Chair

John D Smith

Treasurer

Erin Swinney

Founding Member | Membership Committee Co-Chair

Krista Thayer

Advocacy Chair

Taylor Manning

Communications Chair

Lena Chimpman

Secretary

Nancy Brownlee

Education Committee Chair

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to help LGTBQ+ business owners and professionals in the MidSouth thrive.

Join the Chamber for community, advocacy, and access to resources.