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Greater San Diego Business Association

Friends Do Business With Friends! July 25, 2008

In this issue... Call to LGBT Business Community  Two New GSDBA TV Ads. Latest GSDBA Friendly Billboard GSDBA WEDDING GUIDE NETWORKING PAYS OFF National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce launchs BIZ DATES TO REMEMBER   Newsletter Opportunities Proud Member of...   GSDBA Subscriber, We present to you the July Issue of the Greater San Diego Business Association's e-News. The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA), San Diego's Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, promotes business development to increase economic opportunities for our members, the LGBT community and all who support business equality.     Call to LGBT BUSINESS COMMUNITY  Stand Up for  Equal Rights We are looking for all our business leaders to stand up and fight Prop. 8. Here are excerpts from the  Pride message of Dr. Delores Jacobs, CEO of The Center's Advocacy Project: "This is a defining moment in the history of the equality movement in our state and our nation. Three decades of hard work by thousands bring us to this moment. For most among us, it is the most important equal rights battle of our lifetime... ''Make sure your answer to the question that will undoubtedly be asked in ten years: "Where were you when that fight was going on?" is a resounding "I was there at ground zero. I was fighting for freedom and equality for all Americans." The movement is counting on the support of the LGBT business community. Volunteer, donate money and vote. We are calling upon  GSDBA members to lend our voice, time and money to the movement for marriage equality. The California Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage. Proposition 8 would not only negate that milestone, but would write discrimination into the California Constitution.Five things you can do to fight for freedom!  Click here.                                                  Vote No on 8                                    Tuesday, November 4, 2008         Register to Vote!                     Register online now. Don't miss your chance to be part of history.   Two New GSDBA TV Ads  The GSDBA Marketing Committee has overseen the making of two new TV ads. One is aimed at the consumer and the other is business to business. The ads appear weekly on CNN, BRAVO and MSNBC. Programs have included Project Runway, Election Center, Kathy Griffin, Countdown with Keith Olbermann and Top Chef. View clips here   Latest GSDBA Friendly Billboard                                                      If you would like to be seen on the  next GSDBA billboard, please contact the  GSDBA office for details, 619-296-4543   GSDBA WEDDING GUIDE                                                           Go to www.gsdba.org and click on "Weddings" at the top of the page. On the left you will see a bar for member businesses that offer everything needed for a great wedding. Please patronize member businesses when planning your wedding and encourage friends to do the same. If you want to do business with someone who is not a member, please encourage him or her to join. Those who get business from the LGBT community ought to bepart of the LGBT business chamber.   NETWORKING PAYS OFF                                                                                               The Tuesday Morning Business Netwoking Group continues to break records. Group Facilitator Jeff Gelder reports that for the month of June the 35-member group made 93 referrals. Pictured is Cory Russo of Bodies @ WORK the winner of the Bair Cup for the month of June with 9 referrals.   The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of BIZ   The NGLCC online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of the thriving LGBT business community and its corporate allies. In BIZ you'll find: Original gay-focused business news from North America's LGBT chambers of commerce Success stories about LGBT entrepreneurs Regular columns by experienced LGBT business executives Articles designed to boost your business acumen on everything from employee productivity to securing an SBA loan Audio and video podcasts and Webcasts Connections to corporate managers and diversity specialists in Fortune 500 companies                     Visit BIZ at www.nglcc.org/BIZ    DATES TO REMEMBER   DIRECTORY DEADLINES: August 13th display ads are due for orders in by July 14th. September 8th is the last day to submit listings and ads for the 2009 Directory NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION-THE PREMIER NETWORKING EVENT SEPTEMBER 16TH GSDBA COVER MIXER AT THE KEATING SEPTEMBER 18TH Go to http://www.gsdba.org/4/EVENTS.htm Newsletter Opportunities Articles Write an article about your business to increase your visiblity and market yourself to the GSDBA membership. New Member Profile Promotes members in their first year with the GSDBA! Business Spotlight Highlights longterm members! Information Exchange Gets the word out on important business topics and vital business information. All articles are 375 words without picture or logo / 350 words with picture or logo. Please submit all articles to joycemarieb@gsdba.org. Articles are published in order of reception. Out & About Write a brief paragraph about your recent accomplishment, award or success! Let GSDBA Members know about the recent highlights in your business! Few members take advantage of promoting their business accomplishments so be sure to take your 15 minutes of fame; you've earned it! Paragraphs are needed by August 12th for the Sep/Oct issue. Inserts Why pay postage? Advertise in the GSDBA Newsletter by including an insert! A great way to promote specials or events! Insert Reservations are Required. To guarantee your insert space contact the GSDBA office directly at 619-296-4543. The next available insert space is for the Sep/Oct issue. Standard size (8 1/2 x 11) flyers are $140 for general and associate members and $80 for nonprofit members. Postcard or Brochure inserts are $180 for general and associate members and $140 for nonprofit members due to the extra charge for non standard sizes. Proud Member of...             Quick Links... Upcoming GSDBA Events Join GSDBA Today! GSDBA Printed Newsletters Member Directory Small Business Resource Center National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce   Let's tout the fact that we are members of a great Chamber of Commerce! With 850 members, GSDBA is the second largest LGBT chamber in the country and is known locally and nationally for our accomplishments and the growth of our member businesses. As a sign of pride in membership, please use the "Proud Member of..." in all of your advertising. This logo signals to consumers your adherence to a business code of ethics and your support of the LGBT business equality movement. Click here to download the "Proud Member" GSDBA Logo.   The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA), San Diego's Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, promotes business development to increase economic opportunities for our members, the LGBT community and all who support business equality.

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