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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Team IBA would like to thank you our members for your membership and continued support of the IBA! We are continuously striving to provide the best possible experience for our members. We are re-introducing a member-to-member discount program in order to help our member businesses grow and increase their exposure to the community. To post…

The Health Fair is back! This one-of-a-kind event, in combination with our popular monthly ConnX mixer, will take place on Monday, October 21st from 5pm to 7:30pm at Independence LIVE space, conveniently located at 20th and Market in Center City, Philadelphia. This third annual LGBTQ health & wellness event will provide unique opportunities for IBA…