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Downloadable GSBA Membership Application (PDF Format)

Membership Rates (PDF Format)

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Small Business Member
First Year in Business Member
Young Professional Member
Corporate Member (51+ Full Time Employees)
Hospitality & Tourism Member
Nonprofit Member
Individual/Retired Member
Student Member

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the office (206)363-9188 or email our Membership Services Coordinator Jessica Swetin at JessicaS@thegsba.org

Membership dues and renewals are based on the calendar year from January 1 through December 31. Members who join in the last quarter of the year (October through December) will pay a prorated amount for the last quarter plus the dues for the next calendar year. Members who join in December will receive the next calendar year plus the month of December.

Membership Benefits

Business Development

GSBA Guide & Directory listing (circulation 20,000)
GSBA online Directory listing (over 500,000 hits per month)
Over 100 annual networking opportunities
iPhone App – with GPS business locator
ShopOUT: Complimentary online tool to promote business specials
Business education and workshops
Industry exclusive advertising and sponsorship
Tourism promotion through Travel Gay Seattle
Active engagement through social media

Philanthropy

GSBA Scholarship Fund - We’re investing in tomorrow’s leaders today.

VISION:
Diverse leaders who have the vision, compassion and capability to solve global issues and secure human rights for all.

MISSION:
To invest in the education of a diverse group of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied students who have the capacity and vision to be the next generation of leaders working to create a better world for all. Since 1990, GSBA has awarded over $1 million to LGBTQ and Allied students.

Advocacy – GSBA represents your voice by:

Promoting equality in the workplace
Advocating for small business issues
Sponsoring the annual LGBT candidate reception and forum
Representing your voice with elected officials

Community

Support the #1 LGBT business directory and community resource
Connect to thousands of LGBT and Allied consumers
Visibility as a leader committed to diversity and equality
Partner in maintaining a visible LGBT & Allied business community
Celebrate Pride events with your GSBA community

Click to join as:

Small Business Member
First Year in Business Member
Young Professional Member
Corporate Member (51+ Full Time Employees)
Lodging Member (NEW!) (Hotels, Inns, and Bed & Breakfasts)
Nonprofit Member
Individual/Retired Member
Student Member

Small Business Member $350

*First Year in Business OR Young Professional (under 30 years old) $150

If you are in your FIRST YEAR OF BUSINESS OR A PROFESSIONAL UP TO AGE 30 and would like to become a GSBA member, you can enjoy all of the benefits of a Small Business membership (or any package) at a $200 discount.

GSBA Small business members receive one listing in the printed GSBA Guide & Directory and on the GSBA website. Listings include:

One business category
Member name
Business name
Address
One telephone number
E-mail address

Add additional listing enhancements to your online and print listings to get even more out of your membership.

Listing Enhancements $35 each

Color $100
Website $35
Second phone $35
Descriptive Text $35
Facebook $35
LinkedIn $35
Twitter $35
Blog $35
YouTube $35
Map $35

Save money and increase your benefits through our newest membership levels.

Business Plus $750
Value $1077

Small Business Membership ($350)
All Listing Enhancements including color ($415)
All Luncheons and All Networking Programs ($312)

Business Premier $1,850
Value $2,172

Small Business Membership ($350)
All Listing Enhancements including color ($415)
All Luncheons and All Networking Programs ($312)
¼ Page, Full-Color Guide advertisement ($895)
Advertisement Online ($200)

Business Executive $2,150
Value $2,532

Small Business Membership ($350)
All Listing Enhancements including color ($415)
All Monthly Luncheons and All Networking Programs ($312)
½ Page, Full-Color Guide advertisement ($1,255)
Advertisement Online ($200)

To publish your business information accurately, we need you to review the Guide/Web Listing form, which is part of the application process.

Remember to select a category from the GSBA Category List. You may pay for additional category listings for $100 per category.

Additionally, all members must agree to the GSBA Standards of Ethics and Conduct.

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Corporate Membership Levels

51 – 100 full time employees may list up to 4 employees $1200
101 – 500 full time employees may list up to 6 employees $2500
Over 500 full time employees may list up to 10 employees $3000

GSBA Corporate business members receive listings based on the number of full-time employees. Each employee receives one listing in the printed GSBA Guide & Directory and one in the online directory. Listings include:

One business category
Member name
Business name
Address
One telephone number
E-mail address

Add additional listing enhancements to your online and print listings to get even more out of your membership.

Listing Enhancements $35 each

Color $100
Website $35
Second phone $35
Descriptive Text $35
Facebook $35
LinkedIn $35
Twitter $35
Blog $35
YouTube $35
Map $35

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Nonprofit Member $310

GSBA nonprofit members receive a small business membership plus additional benefits, including a community resource listing, opportunities to showcase their organization and promote events to more than 1000 business, nonprofits and individuals in the greater Seattle area.

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Individual/Retired Member $100

Looking to give back to the Small Business Community in this difficult economic time? Become an Individual/Retired member of GSBA. Members enjoy discounted rates to all events as well as up-to-date information on all GSBA issues. GSBA offers visibility, advocacy, connection with the nonprofit community and support of the next generation of LGBT and Allied leaders through the GSBA Scholarship Fund. Individual members show support for the LGBT and Allied business in Seattle and get so much back in return.

GSBA membership offers so much more than business networking and marking opportunities - GSBA is a thriving and diverse community.

Individual or Retired members may not advertise a business in the Guide, website or newsletter.

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Hospitality & Tourism Member

In 2011 GSBA launched the Travel Gay Seattle tourism initiative. This online resource located at Travel Gay Seattle will market Seattle, our region and your business as a top LGBT travel destination.

GSBA Hospitality and Tourism members receive one listing in the printed GSBA Guide & Directory, and one in the online directory. Membership levels below include your name, neighborhood and live link directly to your website on the Travel Gay Seattle portal.

One business category
Member name
Business name
Address
One telephone number
E-mail address
Website
Additional listing on Travel Gay Seattle by neighborhood

1 to 25 full time employees: $385

26+ full time employees: $500

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Full-Time Student Member $50

Full-time students who want to get involved in the business community are invited to join at our student rate of $50. Enjoy discounted rates to all events as well as up-to-date information on all GSBA issues. GSBA offers visibility, advocacy, connection with the nonprofit community and support of the next generation of LGBT and Allied leaders through the GSBA Scholarship Program. Student members show support for the LGBT and Allied business in Seattle and get so much back in return.

GSBA membership offers even more than business networking and marking opportunities - GSBA is a thriving and diverse community.

Student members may not advertise a business in the Guide, website or newsletter.

Remember to select a category from the GSBA Category List. You may pay for additional category listings, your web site address listed, additional lines of text, and/or color for your listing. The options will be presented as part of the application process.

Additionally, all members must agree to the GSBA Standards of Ethics and Conduct.

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Membership Rates

	Annual Renewal	Value	Savings
Small Business: One listing including business name in one category, Member name, Address, Phone, Email	$350	n/a	n/a
First Year in Business Member: Small Business Membership benefits.	$150	$350	$200
Young Professional Member: Small Business Membership benefits.	$150	$350	$200
Business Plus: Small business benefits, all listing enhancements (mobile phone, text, website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blog, YouTube, map, and color). Also includes all monthly luncheons & networking programs.	$750	$1,077	$327
Business Premier: Business Plus Benefits, ¼ Page, Full-Color Guide advertisement, online thumbnail to ad.	$1,850	$2,172	$322
Business Executive: Business Plus Benefits, ½ Page, Full-Color Guide advertisement, online thumbnail to ad.	$2,150	$2532	$382
Hospitality & Tourism Membership: Includes listing in the print and online Guide and Directory, iPhone application, ShopOUT.org and listed by neighborhood/city with a live link on Travel Gay Seattle portal. Businesses with fewer than 25 employees: $385. Businesses with 26 or more employees: $500.	$385-500	n/a	n/a
Nonprofit Member: Small business listing, community resource listing, opportunities to showcase organization and promote events.	$310	n/a	n/a
Individual/Retired Member: Discounted rates to all events as well as up-to-date information on all GSBA issues.	$100	$350	$250
Student Member: Discounted rates to all events as well as up-to-date information on all GSBA issues.	$50	n/a	n/a

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