As a chamber of commerce, Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA) helps its members grow their business through opportunities to increase brand visibility, improve their skills as owners and managers, and build relationships with potential clients. 

To foster these opportunities, 3RBA offers a number of resources, including a job bank, public and member only directories, a listing of local, state and national organizations, events, programs, and news, and other resources for LGBT+ individuals and their businesses.

Other benefits available to only 3RBA members are listed below.  More benefits will be added when they become available.  Be sure to check this page regularly for the latest in 3RBA member benefits.

Each membership at the 3 Rivers Business Alliance includes the following privileges

• Listing on the chamber directory (number of listings vary by membership level).

• Member pricing to all 3RBA events, including one (1) free admission.

• Business referrals with other 3RBA member.

• Access to Affiliate Member Benefits and other resources from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), including a subscription to the NGLCC e-newsletter, discounted tickets to NGLCC events and programs, and membership purchasing discounts.

• Waiver of application fee ($400 value) and access to NGLCC LGBTBE Supplier Diversity Certification for contracting opportunities with America’s top corporations and government agencies

• Access to member discounts and opportunities for community outreach.

• Promotion on social media.

• Voting rights (per each paid representative).

Membership in Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA) is open to any person (defined broadly to include any corporation, partnership, company, firm, business, sole proprietorship, organization, association or other legal entity, however formed, and any individual at least 18 years of age) who:

• Agrees to 3RBA’s Mission and its Professional Code of Conduct;

• Pays all dues and fees

• Complies with such other rules and requirements as the Board of Directors may from time to time adopt.
  
  Members shall at all times be subject to the decisions of the Board of Directors who shall establish the classes of membership and corresponding dues as it deems appropriate. The general interest of 3RBA is not served by members operating purely for personal or commercial gain.

Once your application is approved, your annual membership will renew automatically each year. When we renew your membership, we will use the credit card you gave us when you signed up.

At the end of the annual membership period, we will charge you automatically for the next year’s membership to guarantee uninterrupted benefits. Please note that an annual membership runs for one year from the date of payment and will automatically renew on the same date the following year. Membership fees are non-refundable. If we cannot successfully charge your credit card, we will contact you for another form of payment.

Should you wish to know your automatic renewal date, turn automatic renewal off, or cancel your membership please submit your request in writing via e-mail to [email protected]. For your protection and security, never email credit card numbers or information.3RBA’s Board of Directors, acting in accordance with the organization's By-Laws, reserves the right to revise these Membership Terms at any time.

IRS NOTICE: Membership dues and other contributions or gifts to Three Rivers Business Alliance are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses under other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA) is a membership-based business advocacy organization dedicated to making the Pittsburgh/Greater Allegheny Region an influential and diverse LGBTQIA+ business community with an impact on economic development, equal rights, and policy issues.

The following “Code of Conduct,” as approved by 3RBA’s Board of Directors, are general rules which apply to every member's conduct with respect to professional ethics and decorum in meetings and especially, when serving in any capacity as a member, representative or voice of 3RBA.

As a member, you must agree to recognize the following rules and honor the following Code of Conduct:

• Each member will conduct business with honesty, integrity, and fairness with respect to customers, clients, employees, and business associates alike.

• Each member will adhere to the highest standards of decorum, mutual respect and professional integrity in the conduct of 3RBA meetings and events.

• Each member will be accessible and accountable to customers or clients and make every reasonable effort to act in the customers’ or clients’ best interest and benefit.

• Each member will protect their customers’ or clients’ confidentiality to the extent that is ethically and legally applicable.

• Each member will not discriminate as to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, familial status, veteran status, or age.

• Each member will be responsible at all times for the truthful and non- deceptive advertising or promotion regarding his/her business and its products or services.

• Each member will conduct business with strict adherence to the laws and regulations of the state where incorporated and in accordance with business or professional codes adhered to within the member’s industry.

• Each member will conduct business in accordance with generally accepted ethical business practices.
  
  3RBA’s Board of Directors, acting in accordance with 3RBA’s By-Laws, reserves the right to revise this Code of Conduct at any time.

Effective immediately and until further notice, Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA) has implemented the following greeting policy for all its events.  As far as interactions at any event, 3RBA wants everyone to feel welcome and comfortable.  But, out of respect for those who do not want to appear rude by declining a gesture such as a handshake, hugging, kissing, or other touching, 3RBA requests that all attendees refrain from such gestures.  Instead, 3RBA asks all attendees to greet each other using a hand waive or an "elbow bump."