Congrats to 2022 PNC LGBT Business Award Winner, Beyond the Bell Tours!
Philadelphia, PA (May 2022) – The Independence Business Alliance is excited to announce the recipient of the 12th Annual PNC Bank $5,000 LGBT Business Award, given by PNC Bank to an LGBT or allied IBA-member business that is poised to grow, innovate, and give back to the community. This year, the award goes to LGBTQ-focused Beyond the Bell Tours in Philadelphia! Beyond the Bell…
Grubhub & NGLCC to Present IBA with Grants During Multi-State Tour Supporting LGBTQ Businesses
April 25, 2022 | For Immediate Release Greater Philadelphia — Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, are embarking on a multi-state series…
Philadelphia Area Alliance of Diverse Chambers of Commerce Announce New Coalition To Work Collectively for Economic Growth
October 6, 2021 | For Immediate ReleasePhiladelphia, PA — Today, the Diverse Chambers Coalition of Philadelphia, a collective of local diverse chambers of commerce, announced a formal partnership to focus on working collaboratively to facilitate entrepreneurship and growth, to advocate collectively on shared issues, and to increase each member’s organizational efficiency. The Diverse Chambers Coalition…
IBA Holiday Party 2021
IBA Holiday Party 2021 December 14th, 6pm – 9pm Morris House Hotel, Philadelphia It’s been too long. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate in person! This year’s Holiday Party will: · Take place under a large, open, heated tent in a courtyard· Have indoor and outdoor areas to match everyone’s comfort level· Require…
Membership Spotlight: Mark Katelhon (he/him/his)
Description of product or service: I am a Financial Advisor who helps LGBTQ clients gain financial clarity in today’s fast paced times. I have an unequalled passion for educating people in the LGBT community on retirement planning risks and protecting themselves and their loved ones. I have almost 30 years experience in serving the community…
IBA COVID-19 Resource Guide
In an effort to best serve our members and the LGBTQ+ business community, we have complied a PDF of relevant resources related to implications of COVID-19. We will keep this document updated as changes are made. If there is something that you believe should be on this list, please forward the information to kai@thinkiba.com. PDF…
Member Spotlight: Braxton Fleming (he/him/his)
Description of product or service: We are a luxury supply company that specializes in Hormone Replacement Dopp Kits for the transgender and allied communities. Our mission is to give shot day a better overall experience, by offering a sleek product that keeps your HRT/Personal Needs organized and prepared no matter where you are. We are…
IBA Business Leaders Luncheon 2020!
Independence Business Alliance’s Business Leaders Luncheon celebrates the achievements of the LGBTQ+ business community, including the awarding of the PNC Bank LGBT Business Award. The event provides an outstanding opportunity to place your business in front of decision makers and support the work of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. A number of sponsorships are available…
Member in the Spotlight: Mallory Hanfling
Description of product or service: Courage To Grow Counseling is a Queer-friendly outpatient therapy practice located in South Philly. Using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and psychodynamic approaches, I work with my clients in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to better understand themselves… why they may choose to do things, and cope in ways, that…
Presenting: Our IBA Holiday Party 2019 Sponsors!
We are so grateful to this dynamic group of LGBTQ+ and allied supporters. Thank you all for your support of the Independence Business Alliance! Presenting Sponsor Philly AIDS Thrift | Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room Hospitality Sponsors The Curtis Atrium by Constellation Culinary Industry and Commerce Imageworks Cheer Sponsors 44 Business Capital Borgata Independence…
TransWork Program Grows in 2019
TransWork is a program of the Independence Business Alliance, Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, and represents its commitment to helping all members of our community access economic opportunity. This program, made up of a cohort of trans and gender non-conforming IBA Board Members and community members, fills a critical gap for addressing un- and…
IBA Partners with Fox Rothschild for Law-Related Programming!
The IBA is thrilled to announce a new collaboration in law-related programming with Corporate Partner Fox Rothschild. Several times a year, we will be bringing you the latest in legal topics through a series of programs designed to help everyone from lawyers to business owners to employees stay up to date. In September, Fox Rothschild…