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

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

IBA August ConnX 2023

Join us for our monthly ConnX event and meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders. Our August ConnX event is being graciously hosted at Positano Coast. Join us for this happy hour networking event with a cash bar!

We’re looking forward to it and hope you can join us!

August 22nd, 2023

5:30pm-7:00pm

Positano Coast

212 Walnut St, 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Sustainability for Business 101

As local businesses strive to participate in an economy that’s great for financial growth, conscious of the environment, and impactful for communities, many are adopting sustainability practices. But what exactly does that mean?

Join us on Thursday, July 27th at noon for a virtual Lunch and Learn with an expert on the subject, Devi Ramkissoon, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia. Our program will guide us through what sustainability means for your business and offer practical steps to guide your business in that direction. Sign up at the link below. Zoom link will be provided once registration is complete.

Thursday, July 20, 2023

IBA July ConnX 2023

Join us for our monthly ConnX event and meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders. Our July ConnX event is being graciously hosted at Frieda for Generations. During this event we will also be awarding folks in our network the GrubHub Community Impact Grants! Representatives from the NGLCC will be in attendance to network and honor the recipients. 

We’re looking forward to it and hope you can join us!

August ConnX!

Join us for our monthly ConnX event and meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders. Our August ConnX event is being graciously hosted at Positano Coast. Join us for this happy hour networking event with a cash bar! 

We’re looking forward to it and hope you can join us! Registration is below.

August 22, 2023

5:30pm-7:00pm

Positano Coast

212 Walnut St., 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Register Here! about August ConnX!

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