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 LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

Events

Monday, November 16, 2026

360° Branding Workshop: From Strategy to Website to AI-Ready Marketing

Join the IBA and Pixel Parlor for a 360 degree branding workshop that every person who struggles with and could use support with branding, website, and marketing should attend!

Who it’s for:
-Anyone who feels like marketing is a hamster wheel
-Anyone whose brand, website, and marketing feel like three separate projects instead of one connected system
-Small business owners who handle their own marketing (or wish someone else did) — no design or marketing background needed

What you’ll learn:

-How business strategy, brand strategy, website design, and marketing actually connect — and why skipping a step shows up as problems later (a website that doesn’t convert, marketing that doesn’t land)
-The signs that a brand has outgrown itself, and how to spot them in your own business
-A real case study showing how one brand’s vision statement directly reshaped their website’s navigation — a concrete look at how strategy becomes structure
-How to turn your brand fundamentals into a brief that gets AI tools to write like you, instead of like everyone else

November 16, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Zoom *must register to receive link*

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

New Member Welcome Event!

If you are a new member of the IBA, this event is for you!

Join us on November 10 at noon on Zoom for this new member orientation event. This event will provide an overview of the IBA, the resources you can access, setting up your directory listing, information about the certification process, meet staff and board members, and connect with fellow members!

Come prepared with any questions you might have for us. We want you to utilize all that the IBA has to offer and this is a great first step!

Must register to receive Zoom link!

November 10, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Women in Business Breakfast: The Solopreneur Mindset: Expanding Courageous Ecosystems

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The IBA is thrilled to revitalize our Women in Business programming with this kickoff event on October 28 at Quorum at the University City Science Center.

As workplace expectations evolve, more women are challenging traditional definitions of career success and choosing paths that prioritize purpose, impact, and economic empowerment. Whether they’re building businesses, leading change inside organizations, or navigating the space in between, this conversation explores what women need to thrive and how stronger ecosystems make that possible.

What you’ll gain:
-Candid conversations that challenge conventional career paths.
-Actionable insights from founders, leaders, and changemakers.
-Authentic networking with women across industries and career stages.

Women in Business Breakfast

The Solopreneur Mindset: Expanding Courageous Ecosystems

The IBA is thrilled to revitalize our Women in Business programming with this kickoff event on October 28 at Quorum at the University City Science Center.

As workplace expectations evolve, more women are challenging traditional definitions of career success and choosing paths that prioritize purpose, impact, and economic empowerment. Whether they’re building businesses, leading change inside organizations, or navigating the space in between, this conversation explores what women need to thrive and how stronger ecosystems make that possible.

What you’ll gain:

  • Candid conversations that challenge conventional career paths.
  • Actionable insights from founders, leaders, and changemakers.
  • Authentic networking with women across industries and career stages.

October 28, 2026

8:30am-10:00am

Quorum at the University City Science Center

3675 Market St

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Register Here about Women in Business Breakfast

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