The GGBA’s mission is to grow, promote and increase the visibility of LGBT businesses and those businesses in the community that support them. To accomplish this goal, the GGBA:
- Provides educational and business development programs, networking opportunities and facilitates member-to-member exchange of information, resources and leads
- Provides a forum where members can address unique business concerns and share a sense of camaraderie as they conduct their businesses in today’s ever-changing and challenging business environment
- Promotes human rights issues in the workplace and in society at large through education and positive exposure
- Offers guidance and mentoring, business referrals and professional insight to new generations of LGBT business leaders
- Encourages entrepreneurship, self-expression, creativity and innovation
- Represents diverse member views in critical two-way communications with local and state governments on significant business and tax issues that may affect our businesses and the business climate of the Bay Area
The GGBA uses its affiliation with the Small Business Network, the Western Business Alliance, the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association and the U.S. Small Business Administration, to build recognition for today’s vibrant gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business community and to foster the growth of similar organizations throughout the world.
For 35 years the Golden Gate Business Association has grown, promoted and increased visibility for San Francisco Bay Area LGBT & LGBT-friendly businesses. 
