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CQCC Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & the European Union 2023
CQCC is leading a Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & Europe Union (via Vienna) March 16-21, in partnership with OutBritain, OutScotland, and East Meets West. Read more about the Trade Mission in CQCC’s press release, The first Canadian 2SLGBTQI+Q Trade Delegation to the United Kingdom and Europe marks a new chapter in fostering a more…
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CQCC’s 7th Annual Black & White Gala: We were unstoppable!
The CQCC hosted its biggest ever Black & White Gala, bringing out the best in the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ business community on November 11, 2022 at the Carlu in Toronto. We thank all of those who supported, attended, and donated time and resources in honour of the incredible individuals and companies who are making a difference…
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Business Leadership Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2022 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Awards have been announced by Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CQCC). Over 500 attendees gathered at the Carlu in Toronto and online to take part in the organization’s 7th annual Black & White Gala on November 11, 2022. As part of the CQCC’s mission to…
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Founder and Legacy Award Winners Announced for 2022!
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) today announced the recipients of the prestigious Founder and Legacy Awards, as part of their 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ community.
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And the Nominees are…
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) today announced the Finalists for the 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals and companies who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ community.
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Illuminate 2022: Wrapped!
The CQCC would once again like to thank you for attending the 2022 Global 2SLGBTQI+ Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum that took place on June 2-3 in person and virtually. The excitement of once again coming together to learn more and talk about diversity, inclusion and equity in 2SLGBTQI+ businesses and communities, was positively…
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Illuminate 2022 Speakers
Join us from June 2 to 3 to hear more from these business leaders, community changemakers, and industry disruptors as they generously offer their knowledge, experience, and expertise.
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Illuminate 2022 Sponsors
A special thank you to the sponsors of CQCC’s 2022 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum. Summit sponsorship spaces are still available. If you are interested in supporting an event that helps break down barriers to success in the 2SLGBTQI+ business community, find out more HERE and please reach out to Paige Harlock…
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Shila LeBlanc, founder of Restorative Approach, takes third Pitch win!
Join us in congratulating Shila LeBlanc (Shy-la, she/her), founder of Restorative Approach, for winning the latest EY Pitch Competition! With the support of EY, CQCC hosted the third informative pitch session on April 27, 2022. In these sessions, selected 2SLGBTQI+ Certified Suppliers and OUT for Business Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to present their business pitch to a panel of judges…
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Congratulations Amber Cubitt and Spoon In!
The winner of our second EY Pitch Competition is Amber Cubitt – the founder of Spoon in. With the support of EY, CQCC hosted the second of a series of three pitch sessions on April 20, 2022. In these sessions, selected 2SLGBTQI+ Certified Suppliers and OUT for Business Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to present their business pitch to…
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Join us as we boldly go where we have not gone before
Come celebrate the changing face of entertainment with stars from Discovery at Illuminate 2022!
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Illuminate 2022 with CQCC
Harness the economic power of inclusion by connecting with some of Canada’s leading businesses and changemakers at our 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum.