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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

OUT Georgia Announces Finalists, Member of the Year Voting for 2021 Community Honors

November 23, 2021

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., November 23, 2021 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to announce finalists for the 2021 Community Honors spotlight awards, presented by AARP Georgia, highlighting Georgia’s LGBTQ+ businesses, nonprofits, and leaders who are charting significant impact for our community. OUT Georgia will use its virtual awards celebration, to be held Thursday,

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OUT Georgia’s TGX360 Survey Launched during Transgender Awareness Week 2021

November 15, 2021

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., November 15, 2021 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to launch its inaugural TGX360 survey during Transgender Awareness Week 2021, which will help gather important data on employment and entrepreneurship needs of Georgia’s transgender and gender expansive (TGX) residents. The TGX360 survey, which is available online in English and

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Good Finding 11/5/2021: Inspiring Member News & Updates

November 5, 2021

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OUT Georgia Business Alliance, serving as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, is proud to share our roundup series Good Finding: Inspiring Member News & Updates. Charis Books and More Turns 47 Website: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/ Charis Books and More, the South’s oldest and largest feminist bookstore, is celebrating an incredible 47 years in business!

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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