The IBA

Historic Partnership between NGLCC and the U.S. Small Business Administration

On Thursday, February 5th, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) entered a historic and strategic partnership intended to strengthen and support the LGBT business community. SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet and NGLCC co-founder and President Justin Nelson signed the agreement, dubbed the LGBT Business Builder, at NGLCC headquarters…

The IBA Welcomes its Newest Corporate Partner: Independence Blue Cross

The IBA is pleased to welcome Independence Blue Cross (Independence) as its newest Corporate Partner. Independence is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania. With its affiliates, Independence serves 9.6 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in the region. For more than 75 years, Independence has been enhancing the health and wellness of the…

IBA Launches New Website: ThinkIBA.com

The IBA, along with IBA member business and web developers, YIKES, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the new IBA website! There are many improvements and new features for our members and visitors to the site. Some of the highlights include: Enhanced Member Profiles with more opportunities for our Members to promote themselves,…

IBA Recognized as a Top Business Networking Association

The Philadelphia Business Journal recognized the IBA as One of Region’s Top Business Networking Associations & Groups

2014 Annual IBA Holiday Party

The IBA rang in the Holiday Season with its largest ever Holiday Party!

IBA/DVLF Host 1st Scholarship Fundraiser Event

The IBA held its first fundraiser to enhance its annual Scholarship Award at Molly Malloy’s in the Reading terminal Market.

IBA ConnX Celebrates Halloween

A very special Halloween IBA ConnX – on the grounds of West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd

IBA Fall Member Welcoming Event

We welcomed the newest members to the Chamber at the Fall Member Welcoming Event!