River City Pride Business Alliance

08/17/2026

Somehow, the 3rd week of August is amoung us, and you know what that means—Business Brew! Business Brew is every 3rd Thursday of the month at rotating coffee shops.

This Thursday, Aug 20th, we'll be back at The Daily Grind. Roll in around 8ish, we wrap up by 9am. Greater Evansville Youth Powered by IYG will be facilitating this week.

Join us for some casual networking, and opportunity to share your business, and hear a little more about what G*Y does for our community!

07/24/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Our first-ever 2026 River City Pride Gayla is just under 2 months away!

This event is more than just a gala. It’s an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate, network, recognize incredible people, and help fund River City Pride’s programs and initiatives for the year ahead.

First, we’d like to recognize a few of the organizations already helping make this event possible.

💜 Signature Sponsors
• Stephen L. Rennels
• Baird

🌈 Visibility Sponsors
• Gary Jarvis w/ Foreman Watson Land Title LLC of Evansville
• Warrick County Democratic Party

📷 Photo Booth Sponsor
• Trialmed Evansville

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make this inaugural event something truly special.

There are still several sponsorship opportunities available, including:
✨ General Event Sponsors
🍸 Bar Sponsor
🎭 Entertainment Sponsor
🍰 Dessert Sponsor

If your business or organization is looking for a way to support River City Pride while connecting with our community please reach out to [email protected]

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🎟️ Don’t wait to buy your tickets!

If you’ve been thinking, “I’ll get my tickets later…” this is a friendly reminder.

Ticket sales CLOSE September 1st.

This deadline cannot be extended because we must finalize catering, seating charts, and rental counts well in advance.

So if September 16th rolls around and you suddenly remember you wanted to attend, unfortunately, it’ll be too late.

Whether you’re coming with friends, bringing a date, purchasing a table for your business, or sponsoring the evening, we’d love to have you there.

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We’re still looking for a few more community partners!

🍰 Dessert Dash Donations

We’re still looking for a few more desserts!

Whether you’re a bakery, home baker, restaurant, or just someone known for making an incredible cheesecake…we’d love to include your creation in our Dessert Dash!

☺️ In-Kind Donations

We’re also looking for a few items and services to help bring the evening to life.

Do you, or someone you know, have any of the following?

🍽️ Plates, silverware, goblets, glasses, pitchers, or serving pieces.

Maybe you recently got married and have boxes sitting in the garage… maybe your church, venue, rental company, or business has event supplies they’d be willing to lend or donate in-kind for an evening.

We’re also still looking for assistance with:
• Décor
• Centerpieces
• Lighting
• Printing
• Other event services or creative talents

If you think you can help in any way, please reach out!

🙋 Volunteers

Volunteer sign-ups will officially open August 1st, so keep an eye on our page if you’d like to help make the evening a success!

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This Gayla is something entirely new for River City Pride, and we’re excited to build it with our community.

🎟️ Ticket information, sponsorship packet, and ways to get involved are linked in the comments.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this September.!

07/21/2026

🏆 10 days left to nominate someone for the Community Campion in Pride Awards!

🏳️‍🌈 We want to hear about the people making a difference. The ones who deserve to be celebrated. The ones making our LGBTQ+ community stronger, safer, and more welcoming.

Not everyone changing our community is doing it in the spotlight.

Some organize.
Some volunteer.
Some advocate.
Some create safe spaces.
Some simply make people feel like they belong.

The strongest communities aren’t built by one person. They’re built by countless people doing the work, often without expecting recognition.

We want to hear about the people making a difference. The ones who deserve to be celebrated. The ones making our LGBTQ+ community stronger, safer, and more welcoming.

🏳️‍🌈 Community Champion in PRIDE Award nominations close in TEN DAYS. Don’t wait until the last minute submit your nominations today!

While we’re talking about deadlines… if you still haven’t grabbed your tickets for the River City Pride Gayla, please don’t wait until the last minute. Ticket sales close September 1st. We’d love to celebrate with you!

07/15/2026

Business Brew is at the CASA building tomorrow morning at 8am! Coffee will be provided or pick something up on your way at your favorite downtown coffeeshop.

Vanderburgh County CASA is also the facilitator and member spotlight. Come hang out, network, and learn a little more about what CASA does!

600 SE 6th St

07/08/2026

Looking for a local business you can feel good about supporting?

Whether you need a plumber, realtor, therapist, videographer, or another local service, check out the River City Pride Business Alliance Directory. It's a great way to discover LGBTQIA+ and ally-owned and inclusive businesses throughout Southwestern Indiana.

🗂️ Browse the directory here: https://www.rivercityprideindiana.org/pride-directory

While you're here, don't forget about a few upcoming events:

☕ Business Brew
📅 Thursday, July 16 | 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 CASA of Vanderburgh County
Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connections with fellow local professionals.

👥 Advocates & Allies: Exploring CASA Volunteerism
📅 Thursday, July 30th | 6:00pm
📍 CASA of Vanderburgh County

✨ River City Pride Gayla
📅 September 17
Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours through the link in the comments. RCPBA members receive discounted tickets, so be sure to take advantage of your member pricing.

Not a member yet? We'd love to welcome you! Joining the River City Pride Business Alliance is a meaningful way to show your commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting a stronger, more connected local business community—while gaining visibility and valuable connections for your business.

Support local. Choose inclusive. Thrive with pride.

The Pride Directory identifies LGBTQIA+ and ally owned businesses and professionals.