The Independence Business Alliance is thrilled to be hosting our 3rd annual ERG Summit on September 17, 2026. The Summit will be taking place at Quorum at the University City Science Center from 11:30 AM until 5:00 PM.

This Summit is about building real skills, not just conversation!

WHAT TO EXPECT?
-Practical tips and takeaways to apply right away
-Interactive workshops for in-the moment ideation
-Dynamic learning moments from peers and subject-matter experts
-Connections and networking with like-minded peers

WHAT IS THE COST?
IBA Members & Corporate Partners and their employees are welcome to attend for free. For future IBA Members/Corporate Partners, there is a registration fee of $25.

SHOULD I INVITE MY COLLEAGUES?
Absolutely! This Summit is intended for teams to attend together, have dedicated time to brainstorm, plan, and learn with each other!

Join the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Circa Systems for this informative, interactive, and community-centric educational Lunch and Learn. Live demonstrations of Circa Systems, as well as an overview of the offerings the IBA provides for business owners.

This event will bring together resale stores from across Philadelphia to enjoy lunch and learn about how CircaOS can improve their resale operations and how the IBA can assist with their business development needs.

This workshop is ideal for:
-All resale stores, regardless of product type, across the Philadelphia region

-Resale stores in particular that are apart of the LGBTQ+ community or are committed allies

-Business owners looking to gain resources and community with fellow LGBTQ+ individuals and allies

September 9, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Wardrobe
413 N. 4th. Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Join the IBA at our monthly networking event at The Hart of Catering Cafe! This event is FREE and open to all! Meet local business owners, employees, and other community stakeholders.

This event has a special emphasis on Nonprofits!

If you work, lead, volunteer, or are a Board Member of a local nonprofit, we’d love to have you join us to mingle with others in the field. Make new connections, solidify established relationships, share recent wins and struggles, exchange resources, gather ideas of how the IBA can help facilitate programming specific to nonprofits!