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
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
IBA Lunch & Learn: Mastering Effective Communication
Join the IBA for a virtual Lunch and Learn, facilitated by Bill Cafiero of Human RPM, focusing on Mastering Effective Communication. This session will be taking place on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Communication is essential for team success. This workshop will help your team:
• Enhance your communication confidence
• Improve workplace relationships
• Discover the power of Clean Language
• Reduce conflict
• Resolve conflict more effectively
• Build trust and rapport
• Develop skills you can practice immediately
Friday, February 20, 2026
ERG Coffee Talk
The IBA is excited to kick off our ERG Network by scheduling more consistent ways to stay connected, outside of our annual ERG Summit.
What: BiMonthly, 45 minute informal virtual gatherings
Where: Zoom!
Why: Share wins, struggles, ambitions, resources and community!
Who: ERG members, ERG leaders, HR / DEI professionals, aspiring ERG groups
Our first ERG Coffee Talk will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 8:30am-9:15am. Must register to receive Zoom link!
Thursday, February 19, 2026
IBA February ConnX: Rittenhouse Grill
Join the IBA, the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia Region, at our monthly networking event at the elegant Rittenhouse Grill on February 19th, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm.
This is one of our most attended networking events of the year, you won’t want to miss it!
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.
February ConnX: Rittenhouse Grill
Join us at the elegant Rittenhouse Grill on February 19th for our monthly networking event, ConnX! This is one of our most attended events, you won’t want to miss.
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.
February 19, 2026
5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Rittenhouse Grill
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PLEASE REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW!
Register for ConnX Here about February ConnX: Rittenhouse GrillPrograms
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