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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

OUT Georgia Celebrates Columbus Georgia’s 2022 LGBTQ+ Pride Festival

As the Chattahoochee Valley’s LGBTQ+ and allied communities unite in celebration for Columbus Georgia’s 2022 LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, OUT Georgia Business Alliance recognizes Colgay Pride and the Debra Smith Wellness Center for its outstanding care in bringing visibility to a lineup of inclusive events to be held during the June 4th celebration at 1100 Broadway

Operations & Programs 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 Recaps 2022 Kickoff & Membership Drive

OUT Georgia Business Alliance was proud to welcome Members and guests to the LGBTQ+ chamber’s 2022 Kickoff & Membership Drive event held at Monday Night Garage in Atlanta’s Historic West End on March 25, 2022. The event followed OUT Georgia’s Clean & Safe Event Plan and served as the organization’s first in-person signature event since