The LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Business Boot Camp, an eight-session program designed to give LGBTQ- and ally-owned businesses practical, actionable tools to strengthen and grow their operations. The program is offered at no cost to participants thanks to a grant from JPMorgan Chase.

The Business Boot Camp begins September 8, 2026, and applications are due by September 1, 2026. Interested business owners can apply at https://lgbtqchamberfoundation.org/business-boot-camp/. Over the course of eight sessions, participants will work directly with experienced partners to build stronger foundations across marketing, human resources, and access to capital.

"Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. They've been responsible for two-thirds of all new jobs created nationally since 1995 and generate about $13 trillion in annual economic output. Here in Dallas, the LGBTQ business community generates an estimated $4.4 billion in annual economic output, and this program gives owners the tools and connections they need to compete and grow," said Tony Vedda, President & CEO of the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "We're grateful to JPMorgan Chase for presenting this program and to our partners for bringing real, practical expertise to every session."

Business owners interested in participating can learn more and apply at https://lgbtqchamberfoundation.org/business-boot-camp/.