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JOIN GGBA
Be a Part of the Bay Area LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce!
Thank you for your interest in joining the GGBA, the San Francisco Bay Area’s LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce. Although membership is open to anyone, it is particularly advantageous for businesses that are within the Bay Area or have ties to the Bay Area.
Why go it alone, when there are hundreds of like-minded business professionals ready to lend a hand? Join GGBA and create the successful, connected, and influential business you’ve always dreamed about. We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished so far, and by adding your membership and participation, we all prosper.
By completing and submitting the Membership Application you confirm that you are the owner/manager of this business with authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the business; agree to abide by the Chamber’s Standards of Business Conduct & Ethics; authorize the Chamber to publish your name, photo and/or business information in the Chamber’s newsletter, online directory and other publications; understand that the Chamber will use your email address for sending general communications and invoices. Membership Applications for the GGBA (the Bay Area LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce) are subject to administrative and/or Board approval. A Member’s renewal date is 12 months from the month the member joins. Paid dues are non-refundable.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
GGBA members know there is strength in numbers. We use our collective strength to help members network, grow their businesses and gain many advantages that would be difficult or impossible on their own. Our sense of community and resource sharing is valuable to our members’ success as we are an entree into an LGBTQ+ market with a national buying power of $917 billion and a Bay Area buying power of $20+ billion.
GGBA provides many opportunities including:
Connect with your LGBTQ business community
Attend GGBA networking events for free or receive member-discounted pricing
Attend GGBA’s Power Connect
Complimentary search engine optimized, social media-enabled online directory listing.
Member welcome announced in GGBA’s e-newsletter
Advertising opportunities to reach your target market through GGBA.com online banner and special event programs
Chamber partnership and event sponsorship opportunities
Gain personal and professional development from our educational workshops and Business Toastmasters
Business lead opportunities from GGBA.com, networking events, and phone/email requests to GGBA
Certify your business as an LGBT-owned Business Enterprise (LGBTBE), through the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (My.NGLCC.org), at no additional cost
Attend Supplier Roundtables to connect with other LGBTBEs and corporate procurement leaders
Save money through local member-to-member deals and national discounts
Receive discounted membership pricing to join other organizations
For complete information about GGBA membership benefits and how to join the San Francisco Bay Area LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, please visit ggba.com/membership, email us at [email protected], or leave a message at 415-862-4422.