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New Castle County Chamber 🤝 Independence Business Alliance at THEGRAND
 

• Exciting first time partnership and new business opportunities with the Independence Business Alliance from Philadelphia.
• An incredible space for networking at one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most notable hosts for entertainment, THEGRAND.
• Hors d'oeuvres from Out of the Ordinary Catering and one drink ticket are included in your registration fee.
• Register to attend to be entered into a drawing for several pairs of tickets to the Gloria Estefan musical on either March 7, 8 or 9! Tickets will be given out as door prizes at the event.

The Grand is generously opening their space to us on March 7, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come join us, enjoy a complimentary free drink ticket, the chance to win two free tickets to a musical, hors d'oeuvres, and meet other amazing businesses! This is a cash bar.

About this event...
First time collaboration between the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce and the Independence Business Alliance. The Independence Business Alliance is the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ+) Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia region. The IBA serves the LGBTQ+ and business communities of several regions including New Castle County. This exciting partnership is to be celebrated at and hosted by the Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. 

About the Independence Business Alliance...
"The Independence Business Alliance provides opportunities, access and resources to LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in the Greater Philadelphia area. We promote economic development, growth, diversity and leadership in our region."

About The Grand Opera House...
"For more than 140 years, The Grand Opera House has been delighting the citizens of Wilmington, Delaware, and the greater Brandywine region with the finest live entertainment the country and the world have to offer. In 2015, we assumed operation of The Playhouse on Rodney Square (formerly the DuPont Theatre), adding the best of touring Broadway to our roster. With more than 120 performances a year, our three venues offer the very best entertainment options, something to please every taste."

Parking...
"Ample parking is also available within just a few blocks of The Grand and Playhouse. The Doubletree garage on King Street provides free parking to Grand subscribers (vouchers required), but are available to all patrons at reasonable evening rates. Playhouse subscribers receive free parking at the Community Services. Many other garages and surface lots are nearby. Parking can also be found on surrounding streets and is free after 6PM and on weekends.

Limitations on King Street Parking

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GRAND PATRONS: The Caleb Boggs Federal Building at the corner of Ninth & King Streets behind The Grand is protected by Homeland Security, and the no-parking zone on King Street is strictly enforced. Cars parked there illegally will be ticketed AND towed. We want your entire evening at The Grand to be an enjoyable experience, so when attending a show, please find other street parking in the area or consider the convenient and extremely affordable garage near The Grand (Doubletree Hotel, 8th & King)."