Category: Blog

$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants

OUT Georgia Business Alliance & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub For Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development Washington, DC — America’s LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will once again find a vital lifeline this year stemming from the ongoing partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber

OUT Georgia Recognizes Award Winners, Grants $35,000 to LGBTQ+ Nonprofits at Annual Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., December 14, 2022 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance proudly recognized eight spotlight award winners and unveiled $35,000 in grants at the 2022 Community Honors Celebration held December 9 at Atlanta City Hall.  Presented by Amazon, the nonprofit chamber’s annual awards event highlighted Georgia’s LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, nonprofits, and leaders,

OUT Georgia Hosts Inaugural TGX360 Event, Spotlights Trans-Led Organizations during Transgender Awareness Week 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., November 15, 2022 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to host TGX360’s inaugural networking event and launch its spotlight of transgender-led organizations during Transgender Awareness Week 2022. Transgender Awareness Week is held each year November 13th-19th, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) on November 20, which memorializes

OUT Georgia Announces Award Finalists for 2022 Community Honors Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., November 10, 2022 –– OUT Georgia Business Alliance is proud to announce the finalists for its 2022 Community Honors Celebration‘s spotlight awards, highlighting the individuals and organizations boldly leading Georgia’s LGBTQ+ community. The 2022 Community Honors Celebration will be held Friday, December 9, at Atlanta City Hall, and OUT Georgia will

Applications Open for OUT Georgia’s 2023 Board of Directors

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

OUT Georgia Celebrates Atlanta Black Pride 2022

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

Nominations Open for 2022 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Georgians

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

TGX360 Coordinator

Established in 1994, OUT Georgia Business Alliance (OGBA) 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. OUT Georgia is a Membership-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta,

OUT Georgia Brings Businesses and Leaders Together during 2022 Summit, Awards $37,500 in Grants to LGBTQ+ Restaurants

OUT Georgia Business Alliance brought LGBTQ+ business and nonprofit leaders together from across the state for its 2022 LGBTQ+ Business Summit & Expo, presented by the Atlanta Braves. The special two-day experience was held virtually on July 13 and in-person at Truist Park on July 14, and the event featured $37,500 in NGLCC & Grubhub

Join the OUT Georgia Ambassador Program

OUT Georgia Business Alliance is expanding its volunteer Ambassador Program and recruiting efforts to better represent and inform the state’s only LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce in 2022 and beyond. “After successfully relaunching our Ambassador Program in 2020 with a grant from NGLCC and Bank of America, we’ve built a volunteer team of more