Pride Business Network

As a non-profit community organisation, the Pride Business Network was founded in the early 1980s by a group of people committed to networking LGBTIQ+ businesses in Brisbane. The socio-political factors that affected business operators and professionals in our community have changed significantly since the incorporation of the Free Business Association (later renamed The Gay and Lesbian Business Network, and more recently the Pride Business Network), however, its intents and purposes have not.

Committed to bringing together like-minded people, the Pride Business Network was created to act as both a support system and a way for businesses to connect, consult and confide. Focused on the LGBTIQ community, the PBN has worked to establish a network that is thriving and social, but most importantly, inclusive. The key goal of PBN is to help and encourage fellow businesses to swap ideas, collaborate and form long-lasting relationships.

Vision

To be a respected model of a networking organisation, which creates success for our members, as professionals and business owners in our community.

Mission

We strive to provide a relevant and value driven service, in order to best meet our vision, via education, mentoring, support and social opportunities.

Values

The Pride Business Network has 5 key values that makeup the core ideology of our organisation. These are: Collaboration, Contribution, Celebration, Integrity, Inclusiveness.

Collaboration 

working in partnership with our community.

Contribution  

providing tangible benefits for our community.

Celebration    

ensuring innovation and optimism are acknowledged by our community.

Integrity increasing respect for members within our community.

Inclusiveness providing opportunities for all in our community.