PHOTOS: 2016 IBA Business Leaders Luncheon

There were some big names and surprises at the sixth-annual event.

Philly AIDS Thrift Board Members with IBA leadership. JPG Photography

Philly AIDS Thrift Board Members with IBA leadership. JPG Photography

The Independence Business Alliance (IBA) held its sixth-annual business luncheon at Sofitel Hotel on May 13th, with remarks from Mayor Jim Kenney and a keynote address by Julie Coker Graham, the recently appointed president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Notable highlights included Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room receiving a $10,000 PNC LGBT Business Award and IBA revealing its brand refresh.

Chip Alfred, Philadelphia Fight (center). JPG Photography

Chip Alfred, Philadelphia Fight (center). JPG Photography

Paula Fryland, Regional President PNC Bank

Paula Fryland, regional president, PNC Bank. JPG Photography

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Christopher Bartlett of William Way LGBT Center. JPG Photography

Christopher Bartlett, William Way LGBT Center. JPG Photography

Mayor Jim Kenney. JPG Photography

Mayor Jim Kenney. JPG Photography

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New IBA branding. JPG Photography

New IBA branding. JPG Photography

Julie Coker Graham,  President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. JPG Photography

Julie Coker Graham, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. JPG Photography

(L-R) IBA Board President Rich Horrow, Mayor Jim Kenney, IBA Executive Director Zach Wilcha. JPG Photography

(L-R) IBA board president Rich Horrow, Mayor Jim Kenney, IBA executive director Zach Wilcha. JPG Photography

Philly AIDS Thrift Board Members. JPG Photography

Philly AIDS Thrift board members. JPG Photography

Greg DeShields, PHL Diversity Executive Director. JPG Photography

Greg DeShields, PHL Diversity executive director. JPG Photography