One IBA Member to receive $5,000 cash award to support their plans for growth!
Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual program that directly impacts the local LGBTQ+ business community. Sponsored by PNC Bank, this program provides an annual $5,000 award to an IBA Member-owned business (Business Networker Level Membership or higher) that demonstrates a well-defined plan for growth, including innovation, sustainability, and ongoing contribution to the community. This year, the IBA will be awarding the $5,000 scholarship, and utilizing the rest of the resources to invest in our communities who are still recovering after a year of pandemic.
Award Qualifications
Nominees must be:
-An IBA member business (as of submission deadline) in good standing
-A registered business headquartered within the IBA’s geographic region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties, Pennsylvania; Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, or Salem counties New Jersey; or New Castle County, Delaware).
-in business before January 1st, 2020
-a privately held company
-in compliance with all applicable laws and regulation
-a legal resident of the United States
-at least 18 years of age.
Selection Process
- Applications must be received by 5p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021.
- Award applications are reviewed by a committee of representatives from the IBA and PNC Bank.
- Award finalists will be invited for interviews with the selection committee.
The award application and all materials will become the property of the IBA and will not be returned.
Questions? Contact the IBA at zach@ThinkIBA.com or (215) 557-0190. Not an IBA Member? JOIN TODAY!