The Independence Business Alliance provides opportunities, access and resources to LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in the Greater Philadelphia area. We promote economic development, growth, diversity and leadership in our region.

The Independence Business Alliance is a membership-based business advocacy organization dedicated to making the Philadelphia region an influential and diverse LGBTQ+ business community with an impact on economic development, equal rights and policy issues. The IBA is an official affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

Events

Thursday, March 28, 2024

IBA March ConnX

Join the Independence Business Alliance (LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia Region) for our monthly networking event, ConnX! Our March ConnX will be taking place at CFI Workspace in South Jersey, a woman and minority owned business and IBA member.

All are welcome to this FREE event! Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in a while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us. Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.

March 28, 2024

5:30-7:00 PM

CFI Workspace

7001 N. Park Drive

Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

ERG Panel: The Power of Community

Join the IBA on March 27, 2024 for a panel discussion ERGs (employee resource groups): The Power of Community. 

Join us to learn how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) leaders and members can partner with internal and external stakeholders to influence organizational culture, policies, and benefits to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace for our LGBTQ+ community.

This panel is open to all and registration is free! Please be sure to register ahead of the event so we have have an accurate registration list. 

Stay tuned for more information about the panelists! 

Thank you to our Corporate Partners, Independence Blue Cross, for hosting us for this panel discussion!

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

IBA Young Professionals: Beyond the Bell Tours!

Are you a young professional? Are you interested to learn more and be connected to the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce? Have you always wanted to go on a tour of the Gayborhood lead by the incredibly talented Beyond the Bell Tours? LOOK NO FURTHER!

The IBA is excited to revitalize our Young Professionals program with kick-off event in collaboration with Beyond the Bell Tours, who are not only run by young professionals, but also received the PNC Bank LGBTQ+ Business Award and are proud members of the IBA! 

There will be a maximum group size of 15 so you’ll want to reserve your spot ASAP by registering at this link!

Registration will open on March 18th, 2024. Use the code “IBA2024” for a free ticket!!!!

Upcoming Events!

 

March 27th:  ERG Panel at Independence Blue Cross (1901 Market Street), 6:00-8:00pm

March 28th:  March ConnX at CFI Workspace in South Jersey, 5:30pm-7:00pm

March 29th:  Trans Day of Visibility Artist/Maker Market and Fashion Show, 4:00pm-8:00pm at William Way

April 8th:  Community Coffee: Ellie Mental Health (255 S 17th St, Floor 9), 8:00am-9:30am

April 11th:  Young Professionals Event with Beyond the Bell Tours (13th and Locust), 5:00pm-7:30pm

April 17th:  April ConnX at the Philadelphia Inquirer (100 S Independence Mall West, Suite 600), 5:30-7:00pm

Be sure to check out the IBA Events Calendar and TransWork events to stay up to date and register for all events!

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