We're taking over new and stylish venues for a little relaxation as well as sharing opportunities and market gossip.
Take a look at our events calendar.
The GBA launches its new look and attitude, bringing together years of professional experience with modern day lifestyles. Visit our events section for networking opportunities and the chance of expanding your professional circle.
You could get £10 every new member you introduce at any of the networking nights
Seminars and social events are open to any GBA member,
their staff, clients, customers and friends.
Prospective members are also welcome to come along either as guests of another member or for a small charge refundable when membership is accepted.
Meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of the month (except August and December).
Please register your interest in each event by email indicating how many tickets you'd like.
Take a look at some of the past events
Thursday 29 May 2008, 6.30-8.30pm
GBA Annual General Meeting and Speed Networking
The AGM will include the election of committee members followed by Speed NetworkingAt: Holiday Inn, - Glasshouse, 28 Jamestown Road, Camden, London, NW1 7BY
Thursday 26 June 2008, 6.30-8.30pm
Ask The Experts
Open to the public as part of the Pride London Festival. Here's a chance to meet potential new customers, test your market perceptions or just soak up the flavour.Venue: ANDAZ Hotel (Formerly known as the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street)
Thursday 31 July 2008, 6.30-8.30pm
Summer BBQ and social
At: Steve's place in Kennington, London SE17.
We are grateful to Steve for hosting our event.
Bring your staff, customers and friends.
Welcome drinks and BBQ.
Autumn Schedule 2008
A range of interesting events are being planned:
Thursday 18 September 2008, 6.30-8.30pm - tbc
Commercial Closet - a review of gay and lesbian imagery in television advertising
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 September 2008 - venue tbc
IGLCC Symposium - a chance to meet members of the International Lesbian and Gay Chamber of Commerce from around the globe.
Wednesday 15 October 2008, 6.30-8.30pm - venue tbc
Discrimination in the workplace - real life scenarios, and answers to the problems still faced by LGBT professionals
Wednesday 19 November 2008, 6.30-8.30pm - venue tbc
Workshops - on Retirement Planning, Health and Safety, Supplier Diversity, Business Links, Employment Law, Internet Issues.
Dates and venues to be confirmed.