Membership

PABA is the Portland Metro Area’s Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1992, we exist to promote business and community development by offering support and professional networking opportunities to our membership, which is made up of the GLBTQ community, their friends and equality-minded businesses. Below is a list of what a PABA membership includes. If you have questions about joining email the Membership Committee

• Weekly networking groups (BizBuilders)
• Member discount at monthly luncheons featuring guest speakers
• Discount admission for monthly evening events(After Hours)
• Listing on the PABA web site with link to your web site
• Discounted PRIDE NW booth entry (limited number)
• Free three line listing in Portland's Gay & Lesbian Yellow Pages
• Free listing on Portland's Gay & Lesbian Yellow Pages web directory
• Discounts on advertising with Portland's Gay & Lesbian Yellow Pages
• 10% discount on space rental at the Q Center
• National Gay & Lesbian Chambers of Commerce associate membership
• Access to a network of customers who are loyal to PABA
• Access to a network of people who refer to PABA businesses
• Personal connections to a wider cross section of the community
• Seasonal Special Events
• Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities
• Support OUR community – Education Fund

“In the first six months since joining PABA I received 12 leads. I would never have gotten them without this group.“ – Sean M. PABA Member.