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A wonderful part of my position as Board Chair of GSDBA is the opportunity to thank people who volunteer to make important decisions.  They set aside their valuable time to help our Chamber create an environment where the LGBT community can develop and grow their dreams of owning a successful business or pursue their professional goals.   It is always an honor to work with these professional leaders in their passion to serve others, in their drive to help GSDBA members create opportunities…

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Recently, I had the opportunity to be the Grand Slam Sponsor for East Village Association at the Opening Day for the Padres. I met clients as the walked by the location where Waddell & Reed was prominently featured. I was later joined by Sue Sneeringer from the GSDBA office and her partner, Mary Jo. We had a great time.



Later, on the same day as SD Pride sponsored "Out at the Park", I determined to have a client event in one of the suites the Padres offer. When meeting with Matt… Continue

Over the last few years GSDBA has maintained a website.  As a board member, I often wonder how many GSDBA members use it, how often the website creates business, whether it is referred to by the members, and whether the cost is less than the benefit?

Sue Sneeringer, in the GSDBA office, recently reported that in the ______, ### of hits occurred.  Ultimately, the cost benefit depends on our members, their use of it, and how much of the features a GSDBA member might incorporate into…

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Serving on the GSDBA Board, I have often been approached by GSDBA members who asked for support and help in marketing where they opened a business.  In La Mesa, there is Marcella June's, a GSDBA member where a BNG meets weekly.  We have GSDBA members who work in North County, on the Coast, and in South Bay.  One of our Board members and Corporate Sponsors, Danielle Barger of Barger…

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