Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Vendors
Thank You for Making the 2026 Pride Luncheon a Success
Thank you to everyone who joined GSBA at the Sheraton Grand Seattle for the 2026 Pride Luncheon & Pop-Up Market. Together, we celebrated LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, strengthened community connections, and supported the small businesses, leaders, and advocates helping shape a more inclusive future.
From meaningful conversations and inspiring stories to shopping local with our Pop-Up Market vendors, this year’s event was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we invest in one another.
Thank You to our attendees, sponsors, partners, volunteers, vendors, and supporters for making the 2026 Pride Luncheon such a memorable celebration.
Local Love, On Display
Our Pop-Up Market brought together an incredible group of LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, artists, makers, and community organizations. Thank you to every vendor who helped create a vibrant marketplace experience for attendees.
Leading the Conversation
Thank you to Fran Dunaway, Co-Founder & CEO of TomboyX, for sharing her story, leadership journey, and insights on building purpose-driven businesses that create lasting impact.
TomboyX
Fran Dunaway is the Co-Founder & President of TomboyX, the Seattle-based underwear and loungewear brand known for rethinking comfort, fit, and inclusion. She launched the company in 2013 with her wife and co-founder, Naomi Gonzalez, and helped grow it from a passion project into a nationally recognized brand after the breakout success of their first boxer brief.
A former media executive turned fashion entrepreneur, Fran has led TomboyX with the belief that business can be a force for positive change. The company has appeared on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest-growing companies list four times, and Fran was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list in 2021.
After stepping away from the business in 2022, Fran returned last year to lead a financing round and take back control of the company, positioning TomboyX for its next era of growth and impact.
Fran brought to the Pride Luncheon a founder’s perspective on leadership, resilience, brand purpose, and building companies that challenge convention while creating real cultural change.
Lunch Menu
Guests enjoyed a luncheon menu featuring the following selections.
Herb & Garlic Roast Chicken Breast Supreme
Red Endive, Frisée, Red Oak, Apricot Chutney, Pickled Red Onion & Shaved Fennel
Candied Hazelnuts, Caña de Cabra Cheese, Piquillo Vinaigrette
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Vegan Entrée Course
Cumin & Tomato Tofu Sofritas
Red Endive, Frisée, Red Oak, Apricot Chutney, Pickled Red Onion & Shaved Fennel
Candied Hazelnuts, Piquillo Vinaigrette
Dessert Course
Coconut Panna Cotta with Macerated Seasonal Berries (V, GF)
Thank You for Showing Up
The Pride Luncheon is made possible by a community that believes in economic empowerment, authentic inclusion, and opportunities for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and professionals to thrive. We are grateful to every attendee, sponsor, volunteer, vendor, and partner who helped make this year’s event possible.
Thank you to our partners for their continued support.
Presenting Partner
Event Partners
Media Partner
Venue Partner
See You Next Year
Thank you for helping us celebrate Pride, support LGBTQ+ small businesses, and invest in a stronger community. We look forward to welcoming you back for the 2027 Pride Luncheon.