Zach Wilcha

Independence Business Alliance Announces Promotion of Zach Wilcha to CEO

Promotion Marks First Ever CEO for Regional LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (PHILADELPHIA) – Independence Business Alliance (IBA) Board President Brian McGinnis announced today that the IBA Board has voted to promote Zachary Wilcha, the organization’s long-serving Executive Director, to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Wilcha, who made history as the IBA’s first…

The IBA is hiring.

The IBA Is Hiring!

Job Search Announcement The Independence Business Alliance (IBA), the Greater Philadelphia Region’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce that a search is underway for two full time positions, an Operations Coordinator, and a TransWork Administrator. These positions present exciting opportunities for independent, resourceful, and eager professionals to facilitate the continued growth and development of our membership-based organization…

The IBA is Hiring an Operations Coordinator

The Independence Business Alliance (IBA), the Greater Philadelphia Region’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce that a search is underway for a full-time, highly motivated Operations Coordinator to support the IBA’s Executive Director and the work of the volunteer Board of Directors in moving the IBA’s mission forward. Description:  Full-Time Operations Coordinator Reports to:…

Sellers Dorsey Business Integrity Award

Sellers Dorsey Wins Inaugural Business Integrity Award

At the IBA Annual Meeting for 2016, Sellers Dorsey was the recipient of the inaugural Business Integrity Award. The award honors a local IBA­-member business that upholds high standards of behavior towards LGBT customers, suppliers, shareholders, community, and/or employees. In partnership with Integrity Staffing Solutions, the IBA developed the award to honor the strong work that…

IBA Announces Board for 2016-2017

The IBA gathered at the Sonesta Hotel on Monday, June 27, 2016 to elect the Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. We are proud to announce the roster below. Congratulations to our new Board! President C. Richard Horrow, Esq. Attorney-At-Law Secretary Danielle Ryan, Esq., Board Secretary Fox Rothschild, LLP Treasurer Mark Bradford, CPA,…

IBA Unveils a Brand Refresh

For the past several months, our Brand Refresh committee has been planning and developing a new look for the IBA. While our mission to enhance financial opportunities; foster diversity; develop leadership and collaboration; and advocate for positive change will remain unchanged, our new look will be a more vibrant one representing who the organization has…

Integrity Staffing Solutions Partners with Independence Business Alliance to Create ‘Business Integrity Award’

Award honors a local IBA-member business that upholds high standards of behavior towards LGBT customers, suppliers, shareholders, community, and/or employees. In partnership with Integrity Staffing Solutions, the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the inaugural “Business Integrity Award”. The award will be presented to an IBA-member business…

The IBA Has Moved Locations!

The IBA has moved! We’re excited to announce that we are now located in the Industrious Workspace, a co-working office space in Center City Philadelphia. While all other information – phone number and email addresses – remain the same. Please update your records to show that our new address is: Independence Business Alliance Industrious Workplace…

IBA in Search of Candidates to Fill Administrative Assistant Position!

The Independence Business Alliance (IBA), the Greater Philadelphia Region’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce that a search is underway for a full-time, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to support the IBA’s Executive Director and the work of the volunteer Board of Directors in moving the IBA’s mission forward. Description:  Full-Time Administrative Assistant to the Executive…

IBA and PNC Bank Partnership Wins Brotherly Love/Sisterly Affection Award from PBJ

The IBA and PNC Bank partnership has helped several local small LGBT businesses with its Annual PNC Bank LGBT Small Business Award. Now that partnership has received recognition from the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the recipients of the inaugural Brotherly Love Sisterly Affection Awards. In being honored, the IBA and PNC Bank will…

IBA Announces Borgata as New Corporate Partner

The IBA used the annual Holiday Party to announce that Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa have joined as Corporate Partners of the organization. Joe Lupo, Senior Vice President of Operations for Atlantic City’s market-leading casino-resort , was on hand to make the announcement. In addition to being one of the country’s top destinations–Borgata Hotel Casino…

IBA Seeks Proposal for Logo Design and Style Guide Development

The Independence Business Alliance (IBA) is accepting proposals to design the organization’s logo and develop the brand/style guide. IBA is seeking the creation of a new logo / visual identity that captures the values and mission of the organization and is distinctive and memorable. IBA’s membership and work encompasses LGBT initiatives and communities across Greater…