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CQCC’s 8th Annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration: We Ignited the North!
Thank you to everyone for coming to CQCC’s 8th annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration, an evening that was truly special!
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Announcing the 2023 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Awards’ Winners!
CQCC is proud to announce this year’s 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award winners!
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Announcing the 2023 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists
And the nominees are in…the 2023 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists have been announced!
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Celebrating international successes: CQCC Trade Mission recap, with gratitude
At Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC), we celebrate and value the power of inclusivity and collaboration. Our recent Trade Mission to Denver, USA, from August 15th to 18th, 2023, highlighted these same values and brought about remarkable achievements for both the delegates and organization. Networking that makes a difference One of the cornerstones of…
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Celebrating 20 years of diversity and inclusion in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – AUGUST 30, 2023 CQCC celebrates two decades of effectively connecting 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government, corporate members, and community partners. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) – a national not-for-profit organization developed and dedicated to the support and sustainability of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship. Founded in 2003…
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CQCC named Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) recognized as the Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year by the National 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). This prestigious award not only acknowledges CQCC’s commitment to economic inclusion and empowerment but also celebrates the incredible journey of growth and sustainability that the organization has undertaken since its inception in…
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Summit 2023: Wrapped!
The CQCC would like to thank all those who attended the 2023 Global 2SLGBTQI+ Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum that took place on June 14-16 virtually and in beautiful Kingston, Ontario. It was truly a journey that will be remembered! The magic and connections that can be made when we come together as a…
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The Federal Government selects CQCC to administer the fund for Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
KINGSTON, ON – June 15, 2023 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada has selected Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) to administer Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.
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2023 Supplier Diversity Award Winners Announced
Congratulations Kayla Maduk from Bell, Margaret Coons of Nuts For Cheese, and Stanley Wu from Canvasea! Kingston, ON – June 15, 2023 CQCC announced the recipients of the 2023 2SLGBTQI+ Supplier Diversity Awards, honoring individuals and companies that actively promote 2SLGBTQI+ supplier diversity within the realm of Canadian corporate procurement and business. Supported by prominent…
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CQCC’s historic 2SLGBTQI+Q Trade Mission, a first to the UK and EU, expands global export relationships for community-driven Canadian businesses.
Through Trade Missions like these, CQCC’s Global Program connects businesses across the world and demonstrates exceptional value to all involved. Through its Global Program, the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce led a trade delegation of certified suppliers (14 to London and 10 to Vienna) from March 16 to March 21, 2023, for this unique international…
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EY Pitch Competition Winners 2023
CONGRATULATIONS IVY & DEAN CONSULTING – FINALE WINNER! Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce partnered again with EY to help 2SLGBTQI+Q Certified Suppliers and OUT For Business entrepreneurs perfect their pitches through our 2023 Virtual EY Pitch Series. A series of three pitch sessions were held on March 15, April 12, May 10th – with a…
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The first Canadian 2SLGBTQI+Q Trade Delegation to the United Kingdom and Europe marks a new chapter in fostering a more inclusive Canadian economy.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – March 8, 2023 – Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) in partnership with its global affiliates, East Meets West and Out Britain, are conducting their first 2SLGBTQI+ Trade Mission to London in The United Kingdom and Vienna, Austria from March 16 to March 21, 2023. The delegation will be…