The Golden Gate Business Association » Tony Moraga http://ggba.com The First LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Chamber of Commerce Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Run for GGBA’s Board of Directors! http://ggba.com/2010/08/run-for-ggbas-board-of-directors-2/ http://ggba.com/2010/08/run-for-ggbas-board-of-directors-2/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:06:54 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1886 The GGBA is seeking qualified candidates for the Board of Directors! GGBA’s Board of Directors is the governing entity that is responsible for the organization. Individuals interested in running must be members in good standing of the GGBA in order to be considered for any position.

The deadline to declare candidacy is August 13, 2010 and the elections will be held on September 14, 2010. To submit your candidacy please complete the Board Application and mail or fax them to the GGBA offices no later than August 13, 2010.

For more information please contact GGBA’s General Manager at (415) 362-4422 or at tony@ggba.com.

]]> http://ggba.com/2010/08/run-for-ggbas-board-of-directors-2/feed/ 0 Get listed in the Pride Pages! http://ggba.com/2010/07/get-listed-in-the-pride-pages/ http://ggba.com/2010/07/get-listed-in-the-pride-pages/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:49:14 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1873 “The Pride Pages” is GGBA’s award-winning comprehensive directory comprised of LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses throughout the Bay Area. Those listed in the Pride Pages are dedicated to advancing the LGBT business movement through supporting their local, community-based LGBT Chamber of Commerce. They are the #1 resource for the LGBT community to locate LGBT-friendly businesses and are used regularly by GGBA members to refer business to each other!

This full color annual publication is similar to the yellow pages and contains business listings by category along with display ads. The Pride Pages are produced in September and 25,000 complimentary copies are distributed to its members, at high-traffic locations and at community events throughout the Bay Area.

Early Bird Advertising Rates start at only $255 for a 1/6th page advertisement and end on July 30, 2010. To learn more about advertising in the 2011 Pride Pages business directory, please visit our website or view the Pride Pages Media Kit.

For questions about advertising, please contact GGBA’s General Manager, Tony Moraga, at (415) 362-4422.

]]> http://ggba.com/2010/07/get-listed-in-the-pride-pages/feed/ 0 Are you the next “LGBT Business Owner of the Year?” http://ggba.com/2010/06/are-you-the-next-lgbt-business-owner-of-the-year/ http://ggba.com/2010/06/are-you-the-next-lgbt-business-owner-of-the-year/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:55:17 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1825 The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Wells Fargo have joined together to launch the NGLCC/Wells Fargo LGBT Business Owner of the Year Award as a sign of their mutual goal to support the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) business owners.

This award honors the nation’s leading LGBT business owners for their entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated by their companies’ business performance, innovation, and personal service to the community. The winning LGBT-owned business will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. The winning business will receive a grant of $5000. The deadline to complete this application is June 30, 2010.

To learn more about the award and download an application, visit www.nglcc.org/community/lgbtaward

]]> http://ggba.com/2010/06/are-you-the-next-lgbt-business-owner-of-the-year/feed/ 1 Calling all “Only in San Francisco” businesses http://ggba.com/2010/03/calling-all-only-in-san-francisco-businesses/ http://ggba.com/2010/03/calling-all-only-in-san-francisco-businesses/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:05:48 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1759 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) is offering a valuable opportunity for unique “Only in San Francisco” businesses, especially those operating outside of the traditional visitor areas. The SFCVB’s Neighborhood Membership Grants are designed to provide Bureau membership to under-exposed businesses and draw more visitors to the city’s diverse and fascinating neighborhoods.

A maximum of ten Neighborhood Membership Grants will be awarded.

Recipients will receive a complimentary one-year SFCVB membership, including all of the benefits of Bureau membership such as listings online and in publications and access to the Convention Calendar. The Grants also include admission (for one person) to Bureau events such as the Annual Luncheon, Market Briefings, Outlook Forums and Member Business Exchanges. The Neighborhood Membership Grants also include mentoring by members of the SFCVB professional staff and specially selected Bureau members. A $50 setup fee is required for those businesses selected to receive the Grants.

The deadline to apply has been extended to March 26, 2010, at 5:00 pm. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of representatives from the Council of District Merchants, San Francisco Office of Small Business, Community Partnership Council and SFCVB staff. This program is open to businesses operating in San Francisco that are not currently members of the SFCVB.

As a member of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grant recipients will be supported by an organization whose vision is to ensure that San Francisco is the most compelling destination in the world. For over 100 years, the Bureau’s focus has been on enhancing the local economy by marketing San Francisco and the Bay Area as the premier destination for conventions, meetings, events and leisure travel.

Click here to view the application or contact the CVB’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Laurie Armstrong

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Meet other small business professionals and network with some of the most well-known membership organizations in San Francisco. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and door prizes. First Bank is at 550 Montgomery Street and the event will take place on the 10th floor. Registration is required. This event is free for GGBA members in advance or $10 at the door. Non-members pay $10 in advance or $20 at the door. To register contact Michelle Horneff-Cohen at 415-661-3860.

]]> http://ggba.com/2010/02/connect-with-the-sf-small-business-network/feed/ 0 Calling all creative minds – RFP for The Pride Pages http://ggba.com/2010/01/calling-all-creative-minds-rfp-for-the-pride-pages/ http://ggba.com/2010/01/calling-all-creative-minds-rfp-for-the-pride-pages/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:13:28 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1691 Pride-Pages-FanThe GGBA has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the project management and creative/graphic design of the 2011 edition of The Pride Pages business directory. The Pride Pages is the leading LGBT business directory in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a distribution of 35,000 copies and a shelf-life of 15 months. Unlike purely commercial publications, The Pride Pages features businesses and organizations that have made a commitment to advancing the interests of the LGBT and supportive business community. The GGBA is seeking qualified candidates to submit proposals for this project and all proposals are due no later than 5pm on March 5th. Click here for a copy of the RFP or contact the GGBA for more information.

]]> http://ggba.com/2010/01/calling-all-creative-minds-rfp-for-the-pride-pages/feed/ 0 Melt Your Hiring Freeze with SF Jobs Now Program http://ggba.com/2009/12/melt-your-hiring-freeze-with-sf-jobs-now-program/ http://ggba.com/2009/12/melt-your-hiring-freeze-with-sf-jobs-now-program/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:28:34 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1636 The San Francisco Jobs Now Program uses newly available federal stimulus funds to expand subsidized employment opportunities, with a goal of placing 1,000 participants in jobs between May 2009 and September 2010.
Consistent with the goals of the federal stimulus package, the primary objectives of the JOBS NOW! program are to provide an immediate source of income for low-income families and to stimulate local economic recovery.
The JOBS NOW! program benefits local employers by providing referrals of qualified workers and by subsidizing 100% of their wages until September 30, 2010.
Take a look at the presentation below to see how you can benefit from this program!
]]> http://ggba.com/2009/12/melt-your-hiring-freeze-with-sf-jobs-now-program/feed/ 0 GGBA’s Anniversary Membership Drive http://ggba.com/2009/11/ggbas-anniversary-membership-drive/ http://ggba.com/2009/11/ggbas-anniversary-membership-drive/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:55:03 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1613 In celebration of our 35th Anniversary, the GGBA has partnered with Macy’s to offer a special, limited-time membership offer:

New members who join the GGBA by December 15, 2009, and mention this offer will receive a $40 gift card to Macy’s (while supplies last) and 14 months of membership for the price of 12! Existing members will receive a $25 credit towards next year’s renewal for each new member they refer!

Some additional terms and restrictions apply. Contact the GGBA offices for complete information.

]]> http://ggba.com/2009/11/ggbas-anniversary-membership-drive/feed/ 0 Join GGBA at BizTechDay 09 – The Hottest Entrepreneur Conference in the West on October 22-23 http://ggba.com/2009/10/join-ggba-at-biztechday-09-%e2%80%93-the-hottest-entrepreneur-conference-in-the-west-on-october-22-23/ http://ggba.com/2009/10/join-ggba-at-biztechday-09-%e2%80%93-the-hottest-entrepreneur-conference-in-the-west-on-october-22-23/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:27:25 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1550 Are you an Entrepreneur with a great idea, but not sure how to reach more customers, investors, or both?  
  
Are you a Small Business Owner with a great product and service, but feel like your marketing just doesn’t work and you are wasting a great deal of time and money? 
 
If you answered “YES” to any of the questions above, come join GGBA at BizTechDay 2009.  
 
When: October 22-23, 2009 (Thursday & Friday)

Where: Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame.  
 
BizTechDay 2009 is a practical, hands-on and experiential Small Business Strategy, Social Media and networking conference where expert speakers and business leaders (from Google, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Yelp, Virgin America, Elance, Constant Contact, Justin.TV, WordPress, CBS 5, and Comcast Business Class) share their insights and experience and help your business get up to speed in this economic downturn.  

Through high-impact keynotes & panels, small group executive round table sessions, hands on demos and one-on-one meetings, you will learn about Raising Money, Selling and Social Media Marketing for your business: 
 
Money Track

  • How to Raise $100,000 to 3 Million. Meet Paypal Angel Investor and Founder of the Keiretsu Forum.
  • How to Raise $5000 – $100,000 for Your Business.
  • How to Access Investment Capital and Make the Federal Stimulus Program Work for You. Meet Experts from the Governor’s office.
  • Building Partnerships with Fortune 500 Companies

Marketing / Selling Track

  • Building a Strong Business Brand. Meet Experts from Google, Yelp, Linkedin, Facebook & Twitter
  • Securing Your Number One Spot on Google
  • Selling to the Baby Boomer and GenY Communities
  • Selling to Women & the LGBT Communities
  • How to Make the Media Love You – join Sue Kwon, Emmy Award Journalist with CBS 5
  • 13 Things All Business Owners Must Know About a Compelling Business Website
  • How to Use an Email Marketing Campaign to Build Your Database and Close Sales

Social Media Track

  • Twittering with the Star with Kevin Rose & Tim Ferriss
  • How to Get Media, Celebrity or Blogger Attention for Your Business
  • Strategies of Building Your Online Community from Zero to Millions
  • Turning Visitors into Customers Using Viral Videos
  • How to Market Your Business on Facebook
  • How to Make Money on Twitter

You can sign up for one-on-one consultations on raising money, social media marketing strategy, blogging, SEO, Paid Search Marketing, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and many other essential business topics.  
 
We want you to stop wasting time with tactics that produce little or mediocre results and start to forge successfully ahead with the right knowledge, right tools and right connections.  
 
Cost:

  • Regular Conference Pass: $595
  • 35% Off Conference Pass for GGBA members

Click here to register. Use Discount Code: GGBAEntrepreneur

]]> http://ggba.com/2009/10/join-ggba-at-biztechday-09-%e2%80%93-the-hottest-entrepreneur-conference-in-the-west-on-october-22-23/feed/ 0 New LGBT Business Survey http://ggba.com/2009/09/new-lgbt-business-survey/ http://ggba.com/2009/09/new-lgbt-business-survey/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:32:25 +0000 Tony Moraga http://ggba.com/?p=1455 The Economic Development Department of the San Francisco LGBT Center is conducting a comprehensive survey of LGBT-owned businesses across the Bay Area. The purpose of the survey will be to gather statistics surrounding the industry, revenue generation, employee base, and some of the unique characteristics that set the LGBT business community apart. This survey is the first of its kind to assemble this hard data, and with it, the Center and GGBA hope to shed light on the current state of LGBT businesses, especially in the current economic context. Take the LGBT Business Survey.

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