The Independence Business Alliance provides connections, opportunities, and resources to LGBTQ+ businesses, professionals, and allies in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state area. In collaboration with our members and partners, we expand economic opportunities, advocate for diverse spaces, and promote inclusive leadership.
The Independence Business Alliance is a membership-based business advocacy organization dedicated to making the Philadelphia region an influential and diverse LGBTQ+ business community with an impact on economic development, equal rights and policy issues. The IBA is an official affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
Events
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
October ConnX: Chosen Tweed in Media
Join the IBA for our monthly networking event, ConnX! Our October ConnX will be taking place at IBA Member Business: Chosen Tweed! Chosen Tweed is a home and gift store in Media. Please join us from 5:30pm-7:00pm on October 14, 2025. You will have the opportunity to chat with the ower, Josh Young, watch and participate in a demonstration and even shop the store!
All are welcome to this FREE event! Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in a while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us. Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.
Please register prior to event so we can have an accurate head count!
October 14, 2025
5:30pm-7:00pm
Chosen Tweed
112 W. State Street
Media, PA 19063
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ERG Summit: Reimagining for the Future
Join the IBA for a summit that moves beyond the “doomsday” narrative and confronts the future of work head-on. In a world of constant change, we’re shifting the focus from simply reacting to proactively leading. This event is designed to equip ERG leaders and members, DEI and HR practitioners, and business innovators with a pragmatic playbook to thrive in the new normal.
This Summit is for:
-ERG Leaders and Members
-Executive Sponsors
-HR, Talent, and DE&I Practitioners
-Business Leaders
-LGBTQ+ and allied community members
-Those curious about ERGs
Date: October 2, 2025
Time: 11am-5pm ET,
ConnX networking event from 5:30-7:30pm ET for those interested!
Location: University City Science Center
3675 Market St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Cost: Free for IBA members and Corporate Partners, $25 for non-members, non-Corporate Partners
Sponsorship Opportunities will be available soon! Please reach out to maggie@thinkiba.com to learn more and secure sponsorship.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
September ConnX: South Jersey
Join the IBA for our monthly networking event, ConnX! Our September ConnX will be taking place at Riverwinds Restaurant in South Jersey!
All are welcome to this FREE event! Whether you’ve been attending IBA events regularly, haven’t been in a while, or are brand new to the IBA, we’d love to have you join us. Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.
Please register prior to event so we can have an accurate head count!
September 9, 2025
5:30pm-7:00pm
Riverwinds Restaurant
1075 Riverwinds Dr.
West Deptford, NJ 08086
ERG Summit: Reimagining for the Future
Join Greater Philadelphia’s Independence Business Alliance for a summit that moves beyond the “doomsday” narrative and confronts the future of work head-on. In a world of constant change, we’re shifting the focus from simply reacting to proactively leading. This event is designed to equip ERG leaders and members, DEI and HR practitioners, and business innovators with a pragmatic playbook to thrive in the new normal.
Leave not just with ideas, but with the tools to champion the value of your work, build a powerful culture of belonging, and forge a new standard for inclusive leadership and community impact.
This Summit is for:
- ERG Leaders and Members
- Executive Sponsors
- HR, Talent, and DE&I Practitioners
- Business Leaders
- LGBTQ+ and allied community members
- Those curious about ERGs
Date: October 2, 2025
Time: 11am-5pm ET,
ConnX networking event from 5:30-7:30pm ET for those interested!
Location: University City Science Center
3675 Market St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Cost: Free for IBA members and Corporate Partners, $25 for non-members, non-Corporate Partners
Sponsorship Opportunities will be available soon! Please reach out to maggie@thinkiba.com to learn more and secure sponsorship.
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