GSBA Leadership Institute Applications Are Open
Applications are now open for the GSBA Leadership Institute, a 10-month, in-person professional development program for emerging and mid-career LGBTQ+ and allied leaders.
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Join GSBA at the Washington Athletic Club on December 9 to Connect with LGBTQ+ and allied professionals in this downtown Seattle setting.
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Welcome to GSBA
GSBA is the largest LGBTQ+ and allied business association in North America, proudly serving Washington State since 1981. We connect small businesses, nonprofits, and corporations committed to equity, inclusion, and economic opportunity. When you join GSBA, you join a statewide community that champions LGBTQ+ business, offers exclusive marketing and networking opportunities, and advocates at every level of government. From our Ready for Business grants to personalized support and spotlight features, we help members grow and stay visible. We're also building the future through the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund, which has helped nearly 600 LGBTQ+ scholars access higher education.
Coffee Talk at Inkling Art Cafe
Join our Senior Membership Development Manager Alison for a casual hangout every third Thursday at a rotating coffee shop in Capitol Hill! Next up: Inkling Art Cafe on Nov 19.
Have A CupHill Talk: Union
Join GSBA: Capitol Hill on December 15th at 4:30pm for our final Hill Talk of the year at Union. Free and open to all!
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"The GSBA has played a vital role in connecting our business with local LGBTQ+ organizations. We truly value this organization and consistently look forward to its amazing networking opportunities. Through these connections, we’ve gained meaningful insight into how we can best support these businesses while continuing to grow as a trusted partner in the community."
Emily Cotterman, Director of Sales & Marketing, Edgewater Hotel
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businesses supported through consulting on labor standards, LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and financial relief
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people reached about the importance of LGBTQ+ people and small businesses participating in the U.S. Census
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Discover upcoming LGBTQ+ and allied business networking events, professional development workshops, advocacy programs, and community gatherings hosted by GSBA in Seattle and across Washington. Explore opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with the largest LGBTQ+ and allied business association in North America.
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