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Established in 1981, the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) is the largest LGBTQ and allied 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.
What We Do
Business
- Position your business as supporting equality, diversity and inclusion Connect LGBT Certified Businesses to corporate and government contracting opportunities
- Promote progressive business policies Provide business development programming
Community
- Connect small businesses, large corporations, nonprofits and government entities
- Engage your employees through networking and volunteer opportunities
- Provide visibility for your business through print and digital media
- Market your business to a loyal LGBTQ and allied community
- Connect to LGBTQ nonprofits
Advocacy
- Advocate for small business at the city, state and federal levels
- Represent your business voice before elected officials
- Convene forums to explore important business and civil rights issues
- Advance equality and civil rights through business
Philanthropy
- Provide access to higher education to LGBTQ and allied students
- Award financial scholarships
- Increase the pipeline of a skilled workforce by investing in higher education
- Sponsor leadership development for students and young entrepreneurs