The Independence Business Alliance provides opportunities, access and resources to LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in the Greater Philadelphia area. We promote economic development, growth, diversity and leadership in our region.
The Independence Business Alliance is a membership-based business advocacy organization dedicated to making the Philadelphia region an influential and diverse LGBTQ+ business community with an impact on economic development, equal rights and policy issues. The IBA is an official affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
Events
Thursday, November 9, 2023
November Community Coffee
The IBA is thrilled to continue a new event series where we gather at local venues owned by our incredible IBA members! After several years of virtual community coffee gatherings, we cannot wait to share an in-person coffee/tea with you!
Black ‘N Brew recently was a recipient of the GrubHub Community Impact Program Grant through the NGLCC. Black ‘n Brew is a friendly neighborhood B.Y.O.B. café located on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Since day one the café has been a staple to the community. The owners believe very much in “keeping it simple” and “making it special.”
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
IBA October ConnX 2023
Join us for our monthly ConnX event and meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.
Our October ConnX event is being graciously hosted at queer owned Fat Lady Brewing in Manayunk. Join us for this happy hour networking event with a variety of local beers and ciders, hosted in a very queer friendly space!
All are welcome to this FREE event! Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us.
We’re looking forward to it and hope you can join us!
Thursday, October 5, 2023
October Community Coffee
Community Coffee with the IBA!
The IBA is thrilled to start a new event series where we gather at local venues owned by our incredible IBA members! After several years of virtual community coffee gatherings, we cannot wait to kick off this new series during the 39th Philadelphia MED Week; Minority Enterprise Development Week, taking place this year from October 2-6.
Our first Community Coffee will be taking place on Thursday, October 5th from 8:30am-10:00am at Avenues Cafe in Mt. Airy!
Oct ConnX!
Join us for our monthly ConnX event and meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders. Our October ConnX event is being graciously hosted at queer owned Fat Lady Brewing in Manayunk. Join us for this happy hour networking event with a variety of local beers and ciders, hosted in a very queer friendly space!
All are welcome to this FREE event! Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us.
We’re looking forward to it and hope you can join us!
Register Here! about Oct ConnX!Programs
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