50 YEARS OF GGBA It’s time to pop the confetti and raise your glasses high! In 2024, the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) is marking a milestone that’s as impressive as the Golden Gate Bridge itself — we’re commemorating our 50th Anniversary at Power Connect 2024! That’s half a century of being the loud and proud voice of the LGBTQ+ business community in the San Francisco Bay Area, half a century of blazing trails and breaking barriers. Today, we’re not just honoring our past, but we’re also enthusiastically looking toward the future. At Power Connect 2024, we will be honoring the legacy of our forebears while also paving the way for the next generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. We will be celebrating the successes of our members, reminiscing about the milestones we have achieved together, and planning for the brilliant and bold ventures yet to come. This year’s gala will be honored with a special guest, Carson Kressley! So come join us as we kick off this festive occasion. Let’s celebrate 50 years of resilience, 50 years of strength, 50 years of unity, and 50 years of unwavering pride in who we are. Together, let’s toast to the Golden Gate Business Association’s past, present, and the glorious journey that lies ahead. Attire is dressed fabulously (think cocktail meets sequins) All ticketed attendees will have the opportunity to visit sponsored booths, a buffet-style dinner, an open bar, plenty of entertainment, amazing photo opportunities on the famous Rotunda stairs, and a highly commemorative swagbag. The VIP Tickets will include an exclusive VIP-only area where guests can have an opportunity to meet and greet with Carson himself and an exclusive VIP-only swagbag. This event will also serve as our FUNdraiser, which is the perfect time to introduce GGBA Gives Back, our new 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to fostering economic equality and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Our beloved GGBA member, The Academy, is hosting the official after-party for Power Connect from 9 pm – 12 am. Once you register for the Power Connect, you’ll receive a unique link to register for the after party, for free. Here’s to another 50 years and beyond of thriving LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, and here’s to us — a community that shines brightly with ALL the colors of the rainbow! For more information on GGBA Power Connect sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website. As an extra bonus, when you view the speaker list you’ll see that our fabulous CEO, Ryan Weyandt will be speaking at this event.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Ryan Weyandt, CEO Real Estate
Alliance Carson Kressley, Emmy-Award-winning television star, style icon, and LGBTQ+ advocate
Tony Archuleta-Perkins, Founder/Broker Ide8 Real Estate
Senator Scott Wiener, California State Senator
SPONSORED BY:
Chase, PNC Bank, Salesforce, Brio Financial Group, Redwood Credit Union and Consulate General of Canada
