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Welcome to the OUT Georgia Business Alliance

Proudly serving as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1994, OUT Georgia Business Alliance (formerly the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) serves the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community by advocating for the most inclusive and equitable business environment; providing support and resources to fuel economic growth; and driving meaningful community connections and impact across the State of Georgia.

What We Do

Advocacy

Active advocacy and education for pro-business and pro-LGBTQ+ policies benefiting ALL Georgians.

Business

Driving the economic growth and advancement of our Members through equitable access to business education, resources, and opportunities.

Community

Activating Georgia’s growing LGBTQ+ and Allied business community to drive meaningful and measurable impact across the state.

Recent News

$2 Million in New Grants Aimed for LGBTQ+-owned and Ally Restaurants

September 22, 2021

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National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up Affiliate Chambers and Grubhub To Offer String-Free Funds for Struggling Restaurants Impacted by Covid FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2021 –– America’s vulnerable LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will find a vital lifeline this fall stemming from the partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

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OUT Georgia Serves as Community Partner, Sponsors Three Films for 2021 Out on Film Festival

September 21, 2021

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., September 20, 2021 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to serve as a Community Partner and sponsor of three films during the 34th annual Out on Film Festival. Running September 23 through October 3, Out on Film will bring more than 150 titles to in-person and virtual audiences for the

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OUT Georgia Celebrates Macon Pride Week 2021

September 20, 2021

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As Middle Georgia’s LGBTQ+ and allied communities converge for Macon Pride Week 2021, OUT Georgia Business Alliance congratulates the Macon Pride organization for its outstanding leadership, visibility, and lineup of inclusive events to be held during the September 20-26 celebration in Macon, Ga. Several OUT Georgia Member organizations are directly involved in supporting Macon Pride

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Our Partners

Inclusion is Good for Business

  • Visions and Dreams need room to grow. Being a part of Out Georgia Business Alliance has provided a safe space for nonprofits like U First to thrive and reach limitless possibilities. Building relationships and impacting lives have been one of our greatest accomplishments as part of this community. We have many more miles to travel

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    So proud of our alliance and the work we do together!

  • OUT Georgia Business Alliance has been a wonderful resource for me!  While on staff with Atlanta Pride, the connections I made with other members allowed me to identify valuable small business partners and secure resources such as food donations for our volunteers.  Now that I am considering what’s next for my career, these same connections

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    Connections to business partners

  • The OUT Georgia Business Alliance has been a vital part of my personal, professional, and economic success. The opening of doors to new opportunities in addition to partnering with member businesses to support my work has been immeasurable. The OGBA is much more than an affiliation to join, it is a community of like-minded people who build

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    A vital part of economic success

  • Owning my own small branding design studio, Out Georgia plays an extremely important role for me and my business. My small business doesn’t have the luxury of utilizing a robust job/project seeking team and OUT Georgia helps fill that gap for me. OUT Georgia instantly connects me to the expansive network that serves our LGBTQ

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    Filling the gap

Proud Affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce