2nd Annual Pride in Business Gayla

Join the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce to celebrate, honor, and dance with the leading LGBTQ+ owned businesses, professionals, and strongest community allies at the 2nd Annual Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala!  You'll hear from Chamber President Nathan Brown about their major successes in 2023. 


The Fabulous Master of Ceremonies, President- Elect, Caroline Caldwell, will be presenting the following award categories: 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, Corporate Partner of the Year, Chamber Advocacy Award, and the People's Choice Award. 


A full course meal will be served from QPOC owned Diva's Catering. Complementary open bar will be available! The DJ for the night is Chamber Member Eric Spears from Bowtie Events , so dancing is highly encouraged and likely unavoidable! A special drag performance from ERICA CHANEL! Photographs will be courtesy of Danielle Paul Photography.


Dress Code: Formal - traditional gala wear and a little sparkle is encouraged.  

Chamber member ticket price is $75 and non-member price is $100.