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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

Applications Open for OUT Georgia’s 2023 Board of Directors

September 12, 2022

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OUT Georgia Business Alliance is actively recruiting qualified and diverse applicants for the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors ahead of its 2023 elections, with a focus on enhancing expertise, minority, statewide, and LGBTQ+ representation. Application Deadline: Friday, October 7 Board of Directors Candidate Timeline 2023 Board Member candidates submit applications by Friday, October 7 at

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OUT Georgia Celebrates Atlanta Black Pride 2022

August 30, 2022

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As Atlanta prepares for Black Pride 2022, OUT Georgia Business Alliance would like to highlight some of the celebrations and events held leading into and during Labor Day Weekend. Please connect with each organization or event to learn more. If you’d like to suggest any additions to the list below, contact Chris.Lugo@outgeorgia.org. AUGUST 24 11th

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Nominations Open for 2022 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians

July 26, 2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., July 26, 2022 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance has opened community nominations for the 2022 edition of its Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians list to be unveiled in September 2022. “After we unveiled our first-ever Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians list in 2020, we’re coming back to the community for input and

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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