The Independence Business Alliance, Greater Philadelphia's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, provides opportunities, access, and resources to LGBT professionals and allies in the Greater Philadelphia area. We promote economic development, growth, diversity, and leadership in our region.
Make a slam dunk for your business and join members of the Independence Business Alliance, Center City Proprietors Association, Greater Philadelphia Professional Network, and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce on Monday April 8th at the Loews Hotel for our largest-ever networking event.
The evening will feature a cash bar, a fantastic selection of hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, and door prizes. One lucky guest will win a 4 night, all-inclusive stay at the Oasis Sens in Cancun, Mexico (*must be present to win).
So bring plenty of business cards and join us as we continue the Madness of March into April with Networking Madness at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
Please join us for a delicious Networking Brunch with members of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association at Mixto, 1141Pine St on Sunday, August 28th from 11AM - 1PM. Don't miss the opportunity to network with other IBA members and journalists in Philly for the NLGJA National Convention & LGBT Media Summit. For more details on the summit visit. http://www.nlgja.org/convention/2011/.
Wednesday, June 8, 6 – 8:30 pm Liberté Lounge, Sofitel Philadelphia 120 S. 17th Street
Philadelphia Business Journal publisher Lyn Kremer will join the IBA’s Women’s Wednesday to talk about networking as a vital tool for growing business. Drink specials and complimentary appetizers will be available.
Women In Business is a special program for LBT and ally professionals and business owners.
Celebrate the achievements of Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT business community at the Independence Business Alliance’s inaugural Annual Luncheon.
Monday, June 6, 2011, 11 am - 1 pm Loews Philadelphia Hotel Millennium Hall 1200 Market Street Philadelphia, PA, 19107
11 - 11:45 am - Networking Reception 12:00pm - Seated Lunch & Program
Awarding of the first PNC Bank LGBT Business Award Announcement of Preliminary IBA Economic Impact Data It Gets Better video tribute and remarks from Todd Bavol Montgomery, President & CEO, Integrity Staffing Author of: Passion by Design
Please Register by Friday, May 27 Questions, call (215) 557-0190.
IBA Membership comes with numerous benefits and opportunities focused on business development, marketing, education, and representation. Member orientations are an excellent opportunity to refresh yourself, ask questions, and network. All members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Prospective members are encouraged to attend and learn about the benefits of membership!
Free for members and prespective members; Reservations Requested
IBA Membership comes with numerous benefits and opportunities focused on business development, marketing, education, and representation. Member orientations are an excellent opportunity to refresh yourself, ask questions, and network. All members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Prospective members are encouraged to attend and learn about the benefits of membership!
Join IBA members and GPPN at this monthly mixer to network, network, network. Door prizes, cash bar, drink specials, and appetizers. Don't forget your business cards!
Apr 13 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Topic: "If I only knew then, What I know now" - How to Start & Sustain a Successful Business
Location: Union Trust Steakhouse, 717 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Learn from this dynamic and knowledgeable panel discussion with successful female entrepreneurs in the LBT community. Networking event immediately following with drink specials and complimentary appetizers. Join us for dinner for an IBA $30 three- course menu.