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The IBA and DVLF extend our sincere congratulations to Andreas Copes! Andreas is a student leader and budding journalist at the Community College of Philadelphia. He runs his own podcast called Binoculars, hosts the CCPTV series, Focal Point, and serves as a social media manager for the college. Andreas is passionate about intersectional LGBTQ visibility…

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:…

Each year, the IBA honors an influential LGBT individual who has achieved great acclaim in their field, and used their platform to advance the national dialogue around issues impacting the LGBTQ business community. The IBA is thrilled to present the 2018 honor to someone who exceeds these qualifications: Entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ rights activist, Mitchell Gold. Mitchell…

On June 26th, over 150 IBA members gathered in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for the Annual Meeting. It was here that the new slate for the IBA Board of Directors was unanimously approved, and so we congratulate the following new IBA board members: Marc Coleman – The Tactile Group Diana Lu – HOTPOT and Plan…

Philadelphia, PA (May 2017) – On Wednesday, May 10 at the Independence Business Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration, it was announced the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) will host their 2018 International Business & Leadership Conference in Philadelphia, PA. This world-renowned conference provides networking and engagement opportunities for business owners in the LGBT…

In our Corporate Partner Feature series, we’ll be introducing you to the generous partners that help the IBA fulfill its mission each year. First up – West Laurel Hill!    Firstly, who are your IBA Representatives? Deborah Cassidy, Priyanka Setty, Tom Cavanaugh, and Michele Meckler.   How long have you been involved with the IBA?…

The IBA is proud to have Foresters Financial join us as a Chairman Level Member, and are grateful that they were the presenting sponsor for the 2016 IBA Holiday Party which took place December 13TH, 2016 at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.  This latest sponsorship reaffirms Foresters Financial’s ongoing commitment to do more to…

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, has released the first-ever snapshot demonstrating the economic and social impact of America’s LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs. The America’s LGBT Economy report explores the revenues, types, sizes and geography of LGBT-owned businesses currently certified…

To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), Greater Philadelphia’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Chamber of Commerce, will celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the local LGBT business community at its 10th Anniversary Celebration, entitled IBA10.  This first time, premiere event will be held at the historic Down Town Club of Philadelphia…

As 2016 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the incredible year of growth we’ve had at the IBA. The face of our organization has seen quite a few changes in these last 12 months. From the new executive leadership of Zach Wilcha, to our colorful brand refresh, to our hiring of…

The Independence Business Alliance is thrilled to welcome City Fitness as a Silver Corporate Partner. City Fitness shared the following statement with us regarding our new partnership: City Fitness is more than a gym; we’re a community. With an established commitment to building healthy communities inside and outside our facilities and providing the most cutting-edge…