GSBA

Welcome to GSBA

GSBA is Washington State's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, and the largest in North America. We represent small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. GSBA proudly serves as a connector across the state, bringing the community together through business including complimentary business consulting and class, while advocating for civil rights and small business in Olympia, promoting LGBTQ+ tourism through Travel Out, and investing in the next generation of leaders through The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund.

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Upcoming Events

Prefunk to Pride at SODO UrbanWorks

Join GSBA as we raise a glass to our GSBA Scholars and kick off Pride with SODO Urbanworks. Make sure to register for the event and then check in with us when you arrive to get your wristband which will get you special promotions from participating wineries! We invite you to support GSBA Scholars by purchasing a bottle at the event (or bringing one with you!) and donating it to be auctioned off during our EQUALUX fundraising gala on November 18 at The Westin Seattle (Mark your calendar!). Every bottle of wine sold at EQUALUX directly benefits LGBTQ+ students pursuing their education by alleviating the stress of student debt.

Credit & The Power of Capital with Chase Business

In this virtual workshop, experts from Chase; Rocky Fong, Shelia Winston and Walter Acuña; will share strategies on how to fuel the growth of your business with a focus on thinking strategically about cash flow, and financial data for lending.

Capitol Hill Post Pride Cleanup

Join CHBA and 1st Security Bank as we help put some shine back in the neighborhood on the Monday following the annual festivities on Capitol Hill! Volunteers are needed to meet at 3pm on Tuesday, June 27 in the 1st Security Bank Parking lot.

"GSBA has always supported me, my community, and my business, but when the pandemic struck I realized the true value of the organization. GSBA helped me navigate supportive small business programs when I needed them and helped me launch my pandemic pivot: Bite Society. Through connections with major customers and venues, Bite Society took off and rolling with the support of GSBA. They are always my first call when I need help with my business."

Lendy Hensley, Owner, Bite Society