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Become a Corporate Partner

Canada is home to a growing number of 2SLGBTQI+ businesses – estimated at over 100,000. CQCC is your connection to these businesses representing millions of dollars in economic activity as well as potential.

As the certifying body for 2SLGBTQI+ businesses in Canada, CQCC collaborates with its Corporate Partners, industry, government, regional affiliates and certified suppliers to create opportunities that enhance the success of all interested parties.

As a Corporate Partner of CQCC, you’ll meet 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs representing untapped potential for your business. Diversifying your suppliers helps you access a unique set of experiences, skills and know-how. You’ll also signal to the millions of 2SLGBTQI+ consumers and allies that diversity and inclusion matters to your corporation – which matters deeply to them.

Team up with us for Access, Visibility, Engagement and Support

Access

  • Identify competitive suppliers of goods and services by participating in CQCC’s Supplier Diversity Program
  • Participate in events, including CQCC’s Supplier Diversity Forum
  • Build relationships through networking opportunities in Canada and abroad through CQCC’s Global Program
  • Take advantage of speaking opportunities at conferences and events

Visibility

  • Obtain exclusive use of the “Corporate Partner – CQCC” logo/title in your internal and external communications, as well as for marketing and advertising, signalling your support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community
  • Enjoy company brand promotion on all CQCC and 2SLGBTQI+ Supplier Diversity Program marketing materials and websites
  • Obtain recognition and media opportunities at all CQCC conferences and events
  • Promote your company’s events and programs through CQCC distribution channels (including our website, LinkedIn Group and certified supplier database)

Engagement

  • Participate in strategic discussions and corporate roundtable meetings on growing the organization and 2SLGBTQI+ Supplier Diversity Program
  • Become a member of the Corporate CQCC Advisory Council
  • Influence policy and decision-making

Support

  • Get assistance in setting up your own supplier diversity program
  • Get access to our Supplier Diversity Program tools, as well as other tools and training
  • Get access to market knowledge on doing business with the 2SLGBTQI+ community

Our Corporate Partners

As a Corporate Partner, you also have the opportunity to stay on the leading edge of diversity practices by gaining market knowledge on working with the 2SLGBTQI+ community and supplier diversity training and tools. Stay at the forefront of building supplier diversity’s success in Canada.

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is the only chamber of commerce uniting and advocating for the over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated businesses in Canada. As a Corporate Partner, you have the opportunity to stay on the leading edge of diversity practices by gaining market knowledge on working with the 2SLGBTQI+ community and supplier diversity training and tools. Interested in partnering with us? Provide the following information and we’ll start the relationship.

Questions? Get in touch via email.

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