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GSBA
GSBA is Washington State's LGBTQ+ & allied chamber of commerce
About GSBA
Established in 1981, GSBA, Washington's LGBTQ+ and allied business association, is the largest LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce in North America. We represent over 1,300 small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. GSBA proudly serves as a connector across the region, bringing the community together through business while advocating for civil rights and small business, promoting LGBTQ+ tourism through Travel Out Seattle, and investing in the next generation of leaders through the GSBA Scholarship Fund. MISSION | 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. VISION | A vibrant global economy strengthened through the full participation of diverse local communities. VALUES Exchange Ideas Increase Visibility Work Collaboratively Celebrate Diversity Promote Inclusiveness Invest in Future Leaders
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Research & Knowledge
GSBA President and CEO Ilona Lohrey and Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President Marcos Wanless wrote a piece in The Seattle Times for slowing down, doing the research, and working with businesses to get the Seattle Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance right.
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Presence & Recognition
GSBA hosted the GSBA Rainbow Leadership Network Mega Mixer at Brooks Running.
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Products & Services
GSBA created a new resource for hate and bias incidents in Washington since 2018.
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Presence & Recognition
GSBA is hosting a virtual Know Your Resources session on Tuesday, Sept. 8th 12-1 PM to walk through how the hotline works, what happens when you make a report, and the resources available.
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People
GSBA worked in coalition with community organizations to help Washington establish a new Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline.
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Presence & Recognition
GSBA is hosting a free Drag Bingo event at Michael Florentino Cellars SODO on September 17, featuring Sylvia O’Stayformore hosting the event and 20% of proceeds going to the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund.
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People
GSBA welcomed 22 new members into its community including Affirming Business Institute, Cascades Cleanup and Restoration, ELEAMOR: A Birth & Postpartum Collective, Epulo Bistro, Five Iron Golf, Ghost Gallery, Great Conversations, Jordan Knoll, La Fontana Siciliana, Levasheff Designs, Our Secret Garden, Sew Generously Bespoke, Sheets Law, PLLC, Social Beans, Spectrum Reproductive Health and Gender Affirming Care, TalentBloom, LLC, TAVERN LAW, LLC, Ugly Baby, WeRoad, Wilder Ventures, and WithinRea
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