The Independence Business Alliance provides connections, opportunities, and resources to LGBTQ+ businesses, professionals, and allies in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state area. In collaboration with our members and partners, we expand economic opportunities, advocate for diverse spaces, and promote inclusive leadership.
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, July 17, 2025
IBA July ConnX: Fairfield Inn Center City/Downtown
Join the IBA for our monthly networking event, ConnX, on July 17th at the Fairfield Inn Downtown/Center City from 5:30-7pm. We will be spending the evening in the new restaurant in the hotel: FIA.
July 17, 2025
5:30-7:00pm
Fairfield Inn Downtown/Center City
261 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
IBA Business Leaders Luncheon 2025
Annual IBA Business Leaders Luncheon
Join us to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ business community, including the awarding of the PNC Bank LGBTQ+ Business Award. We’ll be combining the event with our Annual Meeting to give you a State of the Organization and a preview of the coming year.
The event provides an outstanding opportunity to place your business in front of decision makers and support the work of Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
11:00am-1:30pm
The Lucy by Cescaphe
231 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
*Registration and networking will take place from 11am-12pm. The program will promptly being at 12pm. Please plan accordingly*
TICKET SALES BEGIN MAY 12th!
Sales will remain open until they are sold out (which we DID sell out last year!!)
Member Pricing: $110
Non-member Pricing: $135
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Pride Pop Up: At Positano Coast, Sponsored by JPMorganChase
Celebrate Pride with the IBA! We’re so excited to kick off Pride month by gathering IBA members, friends, family, colleagues at our very own Pride Pop Up at Positano Coast. This will be the perfect place to celebrate Pride! We hope to see you there! Registration is greatly appreciated so we can plan accordingly.
There will be a cash bar and light snacks to enjoy!
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Positano Coast
212 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
IBA Pride Pop Up: Positano Coast, Sponsored by JPMorganChase
Celebrate Pride with the IBA! We’re so excited to kick off Pride month by gathering IBA members, friends, family, colleagues at our very own Pride Pop Up at Positano Coast. This will be the perfect place to celebrate Pride! We hope to see you there! Registration is greatly appreciated so we can plan accordingly.
There will be a cash bar and light snacks to enjoy!
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Positano Coast
212 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Register Here! about IBA Pride Pop Up: Positano Coast, Sponsored by JPMorganChasePrograms
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