About Lambda – Las Vegas LGBTQ Chamber Of Commerce

Building an Inclusive Business Network.

Our goal is to provide an environment of success for the LGBTQ+ and allied business community through the exchange of ideas, values, information and resources, creating a feeling of unity, pride and a sense of visibility.

About Lambda

Lambda is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization for business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs and the Las Vegas community at large. Our goal is to provide an environment of success for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and gay-friendly business community through the exchange of ideas, information and resources, creating a feeling of unity, pride and a sense of visibility.

Lambda is a forum for the business community to develop relationships within the Las Vegas LGBTQ community through networking, mixers, special events, the Lambda Luncheon, the Lambda Business Association website and online directory.

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Code of Ethics

Inclusion, not exclusion. While Lambda is the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for Southern Nevada, we’re proud to claim many non-LGBTQ members as our allies. We’re in this for business, for equality, and even socialization. We don’t discriminate, even against folks “unfortunate enough” to not be LGBTQ.

Integrity & Fairness

Members will conduct business with honesty, integrity, and fairness with respect to customers, clients, and employees.

Accessibility & Accountability

Each member will be accessible and accountable to customers or clients and make every reasonable effort to act in the customers’ or clients’ best interest and benefit.

Non-Discrimination

No member will discriminate based race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.

Truthful Promotion

Each member will be responsible at all times for truthful and non-deceptive advertising and promotion regarding his/her business and its products and services.

Legal & Professional Compliance

Each member will conduct business with strict adherence to the laws of the state where located and to business or professional codes existent for the particular business or profession and in accordance with generally accepted practices.

Support for Equality

Each member will support the equality of all people in all areas of life.

Our Story

Founded in 1991 as a small networking club, Lambda quickly became Southern Nevada’s recognized Las Vegas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (IRS 501(c)6). Our members include LGBTQ-owned businesses, supportive allies, political leaders, nonprofits, and more—united by a shared pledge to our Code of Ethics. Over the years, we’ve grown our events, advocacy, and educational programs to drive visibility and opportunity for every member.

History of the Lambda Symbol

In the early 1970s, graphic designer Tom Doerr chose the Greek letter λ as the emblem for the New York chapter of the Gay Activists Alliance, inspired by its scientific connotation of “a complete exchange of energy—that moment or span of time witness to absolute activity.” In December 1974, the International Gay Rights Congress in Edinburgh officially adopted λ as the global symbol for gay and lesbian rights, and it has since inspired names like Lambda Legal and the Lambda Literary Foundation.

Board of Directors

Randy Johnson

President

Allon Adar-burla

Vice President

Pam Jones

Treasurer

Frank Hermann

Secretary

Gregory Moore

Board Member

John Williams

Board Member

John Artz

Board Member

Karyn Dunphy

Board Member

Keith Bone

Board Member

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Ready to connect, learn, and grow with an inclusive network of Vegas businesses? Join Lambda, the premier Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce of Southern Nevada, today and unlock exclusive events, advocacy, and resources designed to elevate your business.

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