The Golden Gate Business Association

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.

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“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.

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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

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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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Join the members of the San Francisco Small Business Network for a Mega-Mixer on Monday, February 22nd from 6-8pm at First Bank. The San Francisco Small Business Network (SBN) is a coalition of membership-based organizations in San Francisco representing over 19,000 small businesses. The SBN serves as a voice to the small business community to proactively create change that positively impacts their businesses.

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.

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The 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.

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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.

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The party’s almost here. Tomorrow night, November 12th the Golden Gate Business Association will be celebrating 35 Years of LGBT and LGBT-friendly Business advocacy in San Francisco.  Join us at the Hard Rock Cafe on Pier 39 from 8PM – Midnight. Your $35 advance-purchase ticket covers food, drinks, dancing and live performances–including a special appearance comedian, Marga Gomez, named “Best Comedian 2009″ by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

The event also features a live auction with two pieces of LGBT history: A full-size Castro St Pride Flag as well as a limited edition copy of the California Supreme Court ruling from May 5, 2008 allowing same-sex marriage and signed by San Franciso Mayor Gavin Newsom and City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

Enjoy a great party and take a chance at bringing an important piece of San Francisco history home with you!

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Date & Time: November 12, 2009 from 8pm – 12am (DJ & dancing from 10-12)

Place: Hard Rock Cafe, 1 Pier 39

Highlights
Delicious Food & Drink Hard Rock Style
Specialty cocktail creations by SKYY & Barefoot
Free Foto Fun 4U From Laugh Box
Performances by Emily Coles Dance & Marga Gomez
Rock Out With DJ Pam Hubbuck (10PM – 12AM)

Cost:

$35 general admission in advance/ $45 at the door
$8 parking for duration of evening at Pier 39 garage

Guests must be 21+, Invitation is nontransferable and RSVP is required.

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Come to the Golden Gate Business Association’s 35th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, November 12th and join us for a live auction featuring two pieces of LGBT history: A full-size Castro St Pride Flag as well as a limited edition copy of the California Supreme Court ruling from May 5, 2008 allowing same-sex marriage and signed by San Franciso Mayor Gavin Newsom and City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

Enjoy a great party and take a chance at bringing an important piece of San Francisco history home with you!

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Join the Golden Gate Business Association as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary and announce our 2009 Pride Business Awards at the Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco on Thursday, November 12th from 8PM – Midnight. Your ticket covers food, drinks, dancing and live performances–including a special appearance comedian, Marga Gomez, named “Best Comedian 2009″ by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

The event also will feature a raffle and live auction.

Date & Time: November 12, 2009 from 8pm – 12am (DJ & dancing from 10-12)

Place: Hard Rock Cafe, 1 Pier 39

Highlights
Delicious Food & Drink Hard Rock Style
Specialty cocktail creations by SKYY & Barefoot
Free Foto Fun 4U From Laugh Box
Performances by Emily Coles Dance & Marga Gomez
Rock Out With DJ Pam Hubbuck (10PM – 12AM)

Cost:

$35 general admission in advance/ $45 at the door
$8 parking for duration of evening at Pier 39 garage

Guests must be 21+, Invitation is nontransferable and RSVP is required.

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