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 LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
Events
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
May ConnX: Gather Food Hall
Join the IBA, the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia Region, at our monthly networking event at Gather Food Hall! This event is FREE and open to all! Enjoy the delicious stalls of Gather Food Hall with us:
Federal Donuts
Sahbyy Food
Mucho Peru
Assembly Pizza Co.
Bowl’d Masala
El Mictlan
This event will have a special emphasis on ERGs! If you are apart of any employee resource group at your company, we’d love to have you join us for this networking event. Chat with other ERG members, leaders, executive sponsors, and learn more about how the IBA is engaging ERGs throughout the region!
As always, all are welcome to this networking event.
Friday, April 17, 2026
ERG Coffee Talk
The IBA is excited to kick off our ERG Network by scheduling more consistent ways to stay connected, outside of our annual ERG Summit.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
April ConnX: Triple Bottom Brewing
Join the IBA, the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia Region, at our monthly networking event at Triple Bottom Brewing!
All are welcome to this FREE event! Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in a while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us. Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.
April 15, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Triple Bottom Brewing
915 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
PNC Bank LGBTQ+ Business Award: Apply Now!
The 2026 PNC Bank LGBTQ+ Business Award
TWO businesses will receive a $5,000 cash award to support its plan for growth.
Submission deadline is Friday May 29, 2026 by 11:59pm (Eastern Time).
The Independence Business Alliance, Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that we are again working with PNC Bank to directly impact businesses that encourage LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship. Thanks to generous sponsorship by PNC Bank, this program provides a $5,000 award to TWO businesses that demonstrates a well-defined plan for growth, including innovation, sustainability, and ongoing contribution to the community.
More information about qualifications are listed on the application form. Please click the button below to access the application.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the application form no later than 11:59pm, May 29, 2026.
Apply Here about PNC Bank LGBTQ+ Business Award: Apply Now!Programs
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