GSBA's largest program, Business Luncheons begin with networking and feature a guest speaker on topics ranging from business development to civic issues.

See calendar for upcoming luncheon events. Luncheons generally run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2010 September GSBA Candidate Forum

It’s time for GSBA's Annual LGBT Candidate Forum, the only LGBT candidate forum in our region.  Come early to meet the candidates and to hear first hand how these candidates respond to issues of concern to our community.  This is our time to have our voices heard around LGBT and business issues. Deborah Brandt, former morning show host at KUOW will again be our emcee, ensuring that the Forum will be lively and professionally run.    This year's featured races include some of the most contested and important races for our community. In addition to the races being covered, there will be a number of other candidates present who you can meet during registration. Initiative representatives will be present  to answer your questions as well.   Also available at the Candidate Forum will be information on each of the ballot initiatives endorsed by GSBA.   The races being covered are: State Supreme Court Position 6:   Richard Sanders and Charlie Wiggins US House of Representatives District 8: Dave Reichert and Suzan DelBene WA State District 34, House Position 2: Joe Fitzgibbon and Mike Heavey WA State District 41, Senate:  Steve Litzow and  Randy Gordon WA State District 45, Senate:   Andy Hill and Eric Oemig   DATE: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 TIME: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm LOCATION: Grand Hyatt Seattle, Map This Location ADDRESS: 721 Pine St Seattle, WA 98101 EVENT CONTACT #: (206) 363-9188 EVENT COST: Individual Registration: $32.00 - Members $37.00 - Non Members $32.00 - Students MORE INFO: Thank you to the Candidate Forum Sponsors: Equal Rights Washington and Qlaw   REGISTER: Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188. The menu for this luncheon will be: Sage Crusted Chicken Rogue River Bleu Cheese Polenta Roasted Tomatoes with Port Wine Demi or Rogue River Bleu Cheese Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rosemary Bread and Butter Seasonal Fruit TartFreshly Brewed coffee and Teas

Prime Time is an after hours member business spotlight, featuring networking and social opportunities.
Prime Time is generally held on the second Wednesday of the month and runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

2010 October Prime Time Mixer

Sponsored by Three Dollar Bill Cinema DATE: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm LOCATION: No location information available at this time. ADDRESS: Address not available at this time. EVENT CONTACT #: 206-363-9188 EVENT COST: Individual Registration: $10.00 - Members $15.00 - Non Members $10.00 - Students MORE INFO: No additional information available at this time. REGISTER: Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188.

Prime Time East is a monthly drop-in networking event for GSBA members who live or work on the eastside and those who want to connect with eastside members.

2010 September Prime Time East

Our host, Embassy Suites Hotel is pulling out all the stops again to make this a Prime Time East not to be missed! Mix and mingle with others in the elegant Atrium while enjoying complimentary appetizers, wine, beer and a very cool coffee bar! DATE: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Embassy Suites Hotel, Map This Location ADDRESS: 3225 158th SE Bellevue, WA 98008 EVENT CONTACT #: 206-363-9188 EVENT COST: Individual Registration: This event does not have a charge. MORE INFO: No additional information available at this time. Parking available free onsite

This is THE quarterly cocktail hour for professional LGBTA women. Whether you're in business, nonprofits, academia or government, Women at the Top is a social melting pot for women to meet and mingle atop beautiful GSBA member venues. Please continue the buzz around Women at the Top and invite other colleagues and friends to kick back, raise a glass and chat with 100+ women colleagues.

2010 October GSBA Women at the Top Cocktail Hour

Please note date change for this Women at the Top (Tuesday October 26) This is THE quarterly cocktail hour for professional LGBTA women. Whether you're in business, nonprofits, academia or government, Women at the Top is a social melting pot for women to meet and mingle atop beautiful GSBA member venues. Please continue the buzz around Women at the Top and invite other colleagues and friends to kick back, raise a glass and chat with 100+ women colleagues. GSBA's Women at the Top is Seattle's most popular cocktail hour for professional women. Don't miss our next event at the Washington State Convention Center's 4th floor Skybridge!  It's time to meet other women and build those relationships that lead to doing business with each other.  Plus, we'll have a nice array of small bites and beverages to help you relax after a long day.   We are excited to be joined by our featured nonprofit, Big Brothers and Big Sisters.  Learn about the great work this organization does and learn how you can get involved.   It's all happening just for you at Women at the Top! DATE: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Washington State Convention Center , Map This Location ADDRESS: Skybridge on the 4th Floor 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101 EVENT CONTACT #: 206-363-9188 EVENT COST: Individual Registration: $10.00 - Members $15.00 - Non Members $10.00 - Students MORE INFO: Parking available at the Convention Center parking lot and other nearby street lots. REGISTER: Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188.

The GSBA's Young Professionals with Pride is Dedicated to providing Seattle's LGBT and allied young professionals unique and valuable opportunities to enhance personal and professional development through social, educational, and philanthropic activities.

GSBA’s Young Professionals with Pride group is geared toward our 21-39 age range members. Locations will vary by month.

2010 September Young Professionals with Pride

Join us for this very special Young Professionals with Pride Mixer hosted on the top of the beautiful Chloe Apartments that will not only celebrate this amazing neighbored that is packed full of GSBA members, but we are also inviting the GSBA's Women at the Top to also attend! Mix it up with young professionals on the Chloe’s private rooftop deck (complete with flat screen TV and Pool table) while you enjoy tantalizing hors d'oeuvres provided by Barrio Capitol Hill and sip the newly released Poco Wine Room's Poco House Wine!  Good people, fine wine, gourmet food, amazing views and of course Chloe herself will all conspire to make a perfect end of summer evening.  Make sure you bring those business cards so you can be entered to win some amazing prizes! Jenny Harding, Wedding, Event Coordinator & Owner of A New Chapter has graciously donated a one night stay at the magnificent Salish Lodge!   Poco Wine Room will also be holding a raffel for a bottle of their Red Table Wine and their Pino Gris. You wont want to miss this amazing YPP. DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Chloe Apartments, Map This Location ADDRESS: 1408 E Union St Seattle, WA 98122 EVENT CONTACT #: 206-363-9188 EVENT COST: Individual Registration: $10.00 - Members $15.00 - Non Members $10.00 - Students MORE INFO: Please keep in mind you must be over 21 to attend a YPP Mixer The GSBA's Young Professionals with Pride is dedicated to providing Seattle's LGBT and allied young professionals 21- 39 years of age unique and valuable opportunities to enhance personal and professional development through social, educational, and philanthropic activities. REGISTER: Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188. Street Parking Only

Are you interested in jump-starting your business with viable leads and making valuable connections? OUTLeads is just the place for you.

OUTLeads is a Members Only Program (Not yet a member? Join Now!)
The idea is simple: Generate business for OUTLeads members by bringing qualified leads to the group. Think of it as a kind of co-op. You put something in and get something in return.

Here is the way it works:

• OUTLeads will meet for breakfast twice each month
• You must be a GSBA member to join OUTLeads
• One person per business may join; no limit on the number or type of businesses
• OUTLeads members are encouraged to bring a guest and to promote OUTLeads to their networks
• Member guests may attend twice and nonmember guest once to see if this would be a good match for them
• Members introduce themselves and present their leads and/or present testimonials to the group

OUTLeads is a strong way for GSBA members to increase their business. As you are selling and promoting your business, you stay aware of opportunities for other members in your group.

The cost for OUTLeads is $60 per quarter and it meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month

Contact the GSBA office for more information at (206) 363-9188

2010 September 14 OUTLeads

Bi-monthly business referral group DATE: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 TIME: 7:30 - 9:00 am LOCATION: Julia's, Map This Location ADDRESS: 300 Broadway E Seattle, WA 98102 EVENT CONTACT #: 206-363-9188 EVENT COST: Individual Registration: This event does not have a charge. MORE INFO: Street parking is available - but don't forget your parking meters.

GSBA Event Cancellation Policy
GSBA requires at least 72 hour notice of cancellation of registration for an event to receive a refund; cancellations received 72 hours in advance, but fewer than five days prior to an event will be charged a $10 cancellation fee.

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