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.
Every year, GSBA honors businesses, non-profits and community leaders who exemplify the highest standards of their profession, promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, demonstrate leadership and invest time and resources into their community. Categories include Corporate Leader of the Year, Capitol Hill Business Alliance Business of the Year, Micro-Business of the Year, and more!
Vote Here!With a new year approaching, we are planning for the 2024 cohort of scholars. Student applications are open now, and once they close on January 5, we’ll have 400+ folks seeking funding for their post-secondary education goals. It takes the whole village of supporters to read through those applications as we seek to fill an expected 30 scholar openings. And so, we are reaching out to you, our amazing community, who already understand the value of uplifting queer and trans students to share and sign up to be a part of our scholarship volunteer team.
Become A VolunteerJoin us for the first Power Connect networking event of 2024! We are so excited to be returning to completely in-person events for Power Connects in 2024, and couldn't be more thrilled to be kicking the year off at our amazing partner World Trade Center Seattle! Come mix and mingle with other GSBA members, make some amazing new connections, and learn more about this fantastic venue!
RSVP HERE
"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
businesses supported through consulting on labor standards, LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and financial relief
small businesses assisted with cash grants and loan/grant applications
people reached about the importance of LGBTQ+ people and small businesses participating in the U.S. Census
Many GSBA members are hiring! See what positions are available.
