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GSBA

To combine business development, leadership and social action to expand economic opportunities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and those who support equality for all.

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Membership Benefits

Business Development

GSBA Guide & Directory listing (circulation 15,000+)
Online GSBA Directory listing (over 500,000 hits per month)
Over 100 annual networking opportunities
iPhone App – with GPS business locator
ShopOUT.org Listing: Promoted to the public as a directory of businesses who support equality
Business development opportunities and workshops
Industry-exclusive advertising and sponsorship
Tourism promotion through Travel Gay Seattle
Active engagement through social media

Philanthropy – GSBA Scholarship Fund

Invest in the next generation of leaders
Over $1.4 Million in scholarships awarded to over 300 students
Sponsor nation's first LGBTA Scholarship Fund
Promote charitable giving and volunteerism

Advocacy – GSBA represents your voice by:

Promoting equality and diversity in the workplace
Advancing civil rights and small business issues
Producing the annual LGBT candidate forum
Representing LGBT business interests with elected officials

Community

Support the #1 LGBT business directory and community resource
Connect to thousands of LGBT and Allied consumers
Visibility as a leader committed to diversity and equality
Partner in maintaining a visible LGBT & Allied business community
Celebrate Pride events with your GSBA community

Stretch your marketing dollars with GSBA!

DISPLAY ADVERTISING
GSBA offers affordable year round advertising opportunities in its publications exclusively to members.

GSBA Guide & Directory (circulation 20,000 throughout the Puget Sound annually). GSBA membership includes a free Guide listing.
Online Business Directory, Our website attracts more than 6,000 unique users a month, and the majority of our repeat users come to our site primarily to search our business directory.
Online Advertising, Limited number of industry exclusive online ads and no-cost online opportunities to promote a business special or discount.
Perspective, GSBA distributes its printed newsletter, Perspective, to 1,600 businesses, nonprofits and individuals throughout Western Washington and beyond. Advertising in the Perspective is available only to members.
ePerspective GSBA sends out an electronic newsletter weekly to promote business programs, community events and civic issues. Our ePerspective reaches several thousand readers per week.
Travel Gay Seattle Sponsorship and advertising opportunities for those in the travel and hospitality industries.

MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

Puget Sound Business Journal: GSBA members save 20% on a subscription
Washington Employers: GSBA members can take training courses at the WA Employers member rate. Courses span topics such as leadership, management, supervision, human resources, employment law awareness, safety, and computer skills.

SPONSORSHIP
GSBA offers maximum exposure and marketing opportunities for sponsors on several levels.

NETWORKING
Personal contacts are the most effective way to increase your business. GSBA can help build or expand your customer base through networking opportunities every month and throughout the year. Get connected!

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