Membership

Levels & Benefits

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Membership Access Commitment

We welcome all LGBTQ+ and allied businesses who share our commitment to advancing equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in business. If you wish to join GSBA but are from an underserved LGBTQ+ community (people of color, trans, gender diverse, veteran, disabled business owner, or from another underserved community), don’t let the size of your budget determine whether or not you can be a GSBA member. Please contact the membership team membership@thegsba.org for more information.

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Membership Benefits

Advancing equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion through business strengthens community.

Membership Levels

Small Business Member

$495

Small businesses in their first year of business receive 50% off membership dues. 

  • Business Listing in the GSBA Digital Guide & Directory
  • Announcement of your company joining GSBA in a social media spotlight
  • Access to supplier diversity opportunities
  • LGBTBE Certification fee waived ($899 fee and $499 re-certification fee)
  • Access to business empowerment programs
  • GSBA lobbyist is your business voice in Olympia
  • Access to GSBA affinity groups
  • Complementary job postings in our online Job Center
  • Ability to send special offer coupons directly to GSBA members from your member portal InfoHub
  • GSBA member exclusive discounts with Puget Sound Business Journal, Constant Contact, and Archbright

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Hospitality & Tourism Membership

$595

Includes all the benefits of a Small Business Membership – AND

  • Additional listing on Travel Out page of thegsba.org
  • Opportunity to feature your tourism articles
  • Access to Tourism Advisory Board

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Non-Profit Membership

$375

1-50 employees

Includes all the benefits of a Small Business Membership – AND

  • All social media enhancements in your organization listing
  • Access to promote your events on the GSBA Events Calendar
  • Member-only discounts are extended to your board members and staff

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Corporate Non-Profit Membership

$1,000

51+ employees

  • (1) Business Listings in digital Guide & Directory in categories of choice
  • (1) Business Listing for your Employee Resource Group Leader or DE&I Officer
  • GSBA Career Center postings (Employment & Internship)
  • Discounted access to annual GSBA Supplier Diversity Conference
  • (2) Tickets to GSBA Impact Awards Celebration
  • (2) Tickets to GSBA Small Business Pop-Up & Annual Meeting or Pride Pop-Up & Luncheon
  • (2) Tickets to In-Person Power Connect events

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Community Membership

$150

An opportunity for individuals to show support for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses and to promote equality in business

  • (1) personal listing in the GSBA Online Directory
  • Breakfast & Benefits and introduction to GSBA
  • Connection to the LGBTQ+ non-profit community
  • Member-rate to all events
  • Community Membership is not eligible for GSBA advertising platforms.

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Elected Officials & Government Services Membership

$150

To further our commitment to civic engagement, GSBA offers a special membership rate for those who work in the Public Sector as either an elected official or government employee.

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Corporate Executive Membership

$6,000

  • (4) Business Listings in digital Guide & Directory in categories of choice
  • (1) one business listing for Employee Resource Group Leader or DE&I Officer
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training Introductory Session (Virtual 45Min with Q&A)
  • GSBA Career Center postings (Employment & Internship)
  • Complimentary access to annual GSBA Supplier Diversity Conference
  • Hosting opportunities
  • Increase your HRC Equality Index Score
  • (6) Tickets to The GSBA Impact Awards
  • (6) Tickets to GSBA Small Business Pop-Up & Annual Meeting or Pride Pop-Up & Luncheon
  • (6) Tickets to In-Person Power Connect events

To join or renew at the Corporate Executive Level, please email us at Membership@thegsba.org

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Corporate Membership

$2,750

  • (1) Business Listings in digital Guide & Directory in categories of choice
  • (1) Business Listing for your Employee Resource Group Leader or DE&I Officer
  • GSBA Career Center postings (Employment & Internship)
  • Discounted access to annual GSBA Supplier Diversity Conference
  • Increase your HRC Equality Index Score
  • (2) Tickets to The GSBA Impact Awards
  • (2) Tickets to GSBA Small Business Pop-Up & Annual Meeting or Pride Pop-Up & Luncheon
  • (2) Tickets to In-Person Power Connect events

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Lobbying Activities

GSBA began engaging in lobbying activities in 2017, and as such, we are reporting to all GSBA members the percentage of those lobbying activities (expenses) as they relate to total membership dues. Your dues payment as a business expense for the year 2023/2024 will be limited by the percentage of dues that went towards supporting lobbying activities, and only the remaining portion of your dues can be claimed as an expense on your federal tax return.

For 2023/24, the percentage of non-deductible dues pertaining to your tax return is 3%.

Lobbying funds are primarily related to educating elected state officials and their staff on the issues on our legislative agenda. If you have any questions about the implications of this information, we recommend you discuss with your accountant(s). If you need further information from GSBA regarding this topic, please contact us via email or by phone 206.363.9188.

"I strive to promote Issaquah as an inclusive destination for the visitor, business traveler, and meeting and event planner. GSBA provides incredibly valuable educational tools and leadership relationships to ensure my DEIA work is authentic and appropriate."

Christy Garrard (she/her) Executive Director, Visit Issaquah

Dues and Renewals

Membership dues and renewals are based on the calendar year from Jan 1 through Dec 31. Memberships created after Sep 1, 2023 will include prorated membership dues for the remainder of the year plus dues for the calendar year 2024 at time of enrollment.

2023 Membership levels, benefits, and rates are reflected as of Sept 1, 2022.

Standards of Ethics and Conduct

Code of Conduct

Directory Listing Enhancements

Our new website allows you to flesh out your digital directory listings even more! Your membership listing now features the ability to include up to 3 display categories, searchable keywords, more descriptive text, ability to include social media links, photos and video!