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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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+ […]
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CQCC Statement of Solidarity
This Pride Month, we fiercely defend the entire 2SLGBTQI+ community, standing up against the violence, persecution, and hatred that we’ve seen sweeping across the world. We share your heartbreak and anger and we will not succumb to apathy. We want our members to know that we are here for you, and will continue to offer…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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NOTICE: Nominations for CQCC Board of Directors Now Open
Nominations are now open for voting members of CQCC to complete the self-nomination process to be considered to serve as a member of the Board of Directors (BOD) from January 2024 through December 2025.