BEN
Join the Best of the Bay Area LGBT Business Groups
The GGBA’s Business Exchange Network (BEN) is a leads-exchange group program for members to develop professional relationships, expand their network of contacts and develop their marketing and sales presentations. It’s one of the leading Bay Area LGBT business groups due to its outstanding reputation, networking opportunities, business education, and more!
With more than $4 million in sales exchanged between members, our category-exclusive referral groups are designed to help members grow their referral-based business, develop professional relationships, expand their network of contacts, and hone their marketing and presentation skills. Members see returns on their investment in the group when they commit to understanding their fellow member businesses, recognize the meaning of good referrals, and effectively communicate their own business to others.
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BEN groups meet on a regular basis and learn about each other’s businesses, allowing members to concentrate on developing long-term relationships. This model provides a supportive forum where members learn how to professionally articulate the products and services they offer and, with the help of their BEN group, become better salespeople. Ultimately, BEN members become each other’s sales force by cross-promoting one another to their individual client bases.
Similar to other Bay Area LGBT business groups, BEN groups feature no more than one representative per industry. Every BEN member presents a 30-second introduction at each meeting, enabling them to hone their “elevator pitch” to perfection. BEN members are also invited to make a periodic 10-minute presentation to the group. Participation is open to both GGBA members and non-members.
BEN membership dues are $60 per quarter for GGBA members and $100 per quarter for non-members
Check below to see what industries are available in each group and complete your BEN Member Application to be considered for one of the BEN Bay Area LGBT business groups.
BEN Castro
Every other Tuesday from 11-12 p.m.
BEN East Bay
2nd & 4th Thursdays from 11-12 p.m.
BEN Financial District
1st & 3rd Thursdays from 8-9 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like a list of current industry openings, please contact the GGBA.
Check the GGBA Event Calendar to see upcoming BEN events and other opportunities for members who are part of Bay Area LGBT business groups.