Gay Orlando Chamber of Commerce | Metropolitan Business Association

Did you know there's a gay chamber of commerce in Orlando? Its called the Metropolitan Business Association. (Website | Facebook) Their next mixer is January 5, 2011, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Fields BMW (963 Wymore Road, Winter Park | NEx tto WESH TV). They're calling it "The Grand Unveiling," showing off the relaunch of their identity: new logo, website and "vision." Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, board member elections and more. Free for MBA Members. $10 for guests.

About Metropolitan Business Association
Over 200 members strong, the Metropolitan Business Association is Central Florida’s GLBT chamber of commerce. With many opportunities to get involved with the local gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community, we’re proud to be an integral part of the Orlando area community.
The MBA seeks to:

Establish and nurture a network of businesses and professional resources for gay men, lesbians, bisexual men and women, transgendered persons and allied communities.

Encourage fellowship and support among businesses, professionals, individuals, and charitable pursuits in the GLBT and allied communities.

Oppose prejudice in society at large and within the GLBT and allied communities on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Foster communications, tolerance, and mutual support among GLBT persons and the allied communities.

Provide positive role models in the GLBT and allied communities.
The Metropolitan Business Association is a 501(c)6 organization composed of businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in business, professional and social pursuits that welcome or promote the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied community.