VISIBILITY MOVES MARKETS
Get listed in our member directory and featured across our channels, putting your business in front of qualified buyers and the broader Bay Area community.
Grow Your Business.
GGBA members get access to a powerful network of LGBTQ+ business owners, allies, and corporate partners in the Bay Area. B2B networking can be a powerful tool for gaining new opportunities and connections for your business or personal brand. We built this network to help you grow.
WHY JOIN
Members &
Sponsors.
One Community.
Whether you’re an LGBTQ+ business owner or a corporate ally, GGBA has a path for you. We’ve helped our San Francisco community build economic power for this community since 1974. You get:
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Access to a curated network of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
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Visibility across our community and corporate partners
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Advocacy and representation at the policy level
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Resources designed for real business growth
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
WHY JOIN?
Procurement is Policy
Connect with corporations actively seeking LGBTQ+-certified vendors as part of their supplier diversity commitments.
COMMUNITY IS INFRASTRUCTURE
Lean on a peer network of fellow LGBTQ+ business owners who share resources, referrals, and real talk.
HISTORY MATTERS
Join the longest-running LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce in the country and add the weight of our legacy to your own brand story.
ADVOCACY & VOICE
Promote your business interests at the local Bay Area and California government level via advocates who know the landscape.
EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
Access exclusive B2B networking events, workshops, mixers, and signature events designed to generate genuine business opportunities.
History has shown that our community is stronger when we choose collaboration over competition. As the sole owner of a remote-first business, the GGBA has been invaluable in helping me build relationships with fellow LGBTQ+ businesses in the city I love.
Alex Lahmeyer (they/them) – Founder, Boundless Arc
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS.
All membership levels include the same core benefits. Higher tiers add more seats, tickets, and visibility — expanding your reach and bringing more of your team into the room.
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COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
All membership levels include the same core benefits. Higher tiers add more seats, tickets, and visibility — expanding your reach and bringing more of your team into the room.
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Ready to Grow With Us?
Meet with our team to design a partnership that fits your goals, audience, and budget.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
PROGRAMS FOR GROWTH
AT EVERY STAGE.
Business Development Workshops
Practical, skills-based sessions on marketing, finance, operations, and scaling your business.
Mentorship & Peer Groups
Structured connections with experienced business owners who’ve been where you are.
Procurement Readiness
Preparation for supplier diversity programs at major corporations and government agencies.
1:1 Business Consulting
Personalized support from GGBA advisors on your specific business challenges and goals.
Networking
YOUR NETWORK
IS YOUR
NET WORTH.
GGBA’s member community is one of the most active LGBTQ+ business networks on the West Coast. Get access to the member directory and start building relationships that move the needle for your business.
NGLCC CERTIFICATION
GET CERTIFIED.
GET DISCOVERED.
GGBA is an affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). Through us, pursue national LGBTBE® certification — recognized by hundreds of Fortune 500 companies.
BUSINESS MEMBERS: YOUR NGLCC CERTIFICATION FEE IS INCLUDED!
Access to national supplier-diversity programs
Recognition by 500+ major corporations
Federal and state procurement opportunities
Credibility with buyers and partners
GGBA has given CKcurated something no algorithm can replicate — real community. AND the LGBTBE® certification I earned through NGLCC opened doors I didn’t even know existed, and GGBA is where those connections become real relationships.
CK (he/him), Founder of CKcurated
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