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  • Inclusive Business Practices: The Best Way for Small Businesses to Grow

    Inclusive Business Practices: The Best Way for Small Businesses to Grow

    Originally published in Canadian SME, CEO and Founder Darrell Schuurman explores how to create access and opportunities for community-owned and -supported businesses across the country.

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  • Luv’ing Pups in the City and County!

    Luv’ing Pups in the City and County!

    The excitement in David Laskovski’s voice is evident as he can’t wait to share the good news, “We’re thrilled, over the moon!” He exclaims. “We are so excited to see the […]

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  • CQCC’s 7th Annual Black & White Gala: We were unstoppable!

    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 […]

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  • Business Leadership Award Winners Announced

    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 […]

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  • Welcoming a new generation of Youth Entrepreneurs

    Welcoming a new generation of Youth Entrepreneurs

    Each year, the OUT For Business youth entrepreneur program supports a select group of 2SLGBTQI+ youth entrepreneurs from across Canada to grow their businesses with the support of amazing mentors […]

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  • Founder and Legacy Award Winners Announced for 2022!

    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…

    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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  • Small business finds its sea legs in the Las Vegas desert

    Small business finds its sea legs in the Las Vegas desert

    Focusing sights on the horizon, Canvasea sees smooth sailing towards new international business prospects.  When Stanley Wu, Co-Founder of Canvasea Interiors Inc., was invited to CQCC’s 2022 Las Vegas Trade […]

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  • Business Leadership Wall of Fame

    Business Leadership Wall of Fame

    The CQCC has a legacy of recognizing individuals and businesses who have shown a commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do.  The Business Leadership Awards […]

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  • State of Canadian Supplier Diversity Report

    State of Canadian Supplier Diversity Report

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Canadian firms attribute their success to the recognition and realization of the business benefits to the inclusion of a diverse supplier base. […]

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  • Lived experiences of 2S2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs explored in report

    Lived experiences of 2S2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs explored in report

    CQCC and the Diversity Institute explore Access and Equity for 2S2SLGBTQI+ Businesses in Canada in recent report Providing an account of the lived experiences of 2S2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada, Ted […]

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  • CQCC’s Las Vegas Trade Mission wrapped!

    CQCC’s Las Vegas Trade Mission wrapped!

    This year’s trade mission to the United States and the 2022 NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference once again showcased the strength, creativity and dynamism of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ enterprises. It truly […]

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