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Going nuts for non-dairy: Scaling up a vegan cheese business with support from the Supplier Diversity program
How did a passion to create and share delicious plant-based cheeses turn into an internationally distributed business? Learn how queer entrepreneur Margaret Coons, founder and CEO of Nuts For Cheese, scaled up her business with the CQCC Supplier Diversity Program.
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Five ways a diversified supply chain can power a stronger Canadian economy
Supplier Diversity sets the stage for strength and resilience at every level of Canada’s economy, from local startups to international brands. Discover five powerful ways that Supplier Diversity drives economic strength for public and private procurers in Canada.
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The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce celebrates achievements of the Rainbow Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH)
TORONTO, March 14, 2026 The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is proud to announce the culmination of the Rainbow Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s work under the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.
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More than luck: How CEO Gavin Armstrong is fighting iron deficiency with support from Global trade missions
A rural village, a small metal fish, and a queer entrepreneur with the drive to make a difference. Learn how Gavin Armstrong, CEO of Lucky Iron Life, brought his life-changing business to the world—and how the CQCC’s Global program supporting Canadian entrepreneurs to scale up through international trade missions helped.
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CQCC In the News – 2026
Keeping you updated with the latest CQCC media mentions and press releases
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New trade missions set to accelerate inclusive economic growth in 2026
Canada’s LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are stepping onto the global stage. CQCC’s 2026 Trade Missions connect queer-owned businesses to new markets, international buyers, and opportunities for growth, helping Canada lead in inclusive economic expansion.
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Introducing DEFY 2026 – Canada’s Largest Supplier Inclusion Conference
CQCC, CAMSC, and WEConnect International are teaming up this March to bring you DEFY Conference 2026, Canada’s premier supplier inclusion event.
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Queer Holiday Market Recap: A Joyful Celebration of Queer Creativity & Community
On December 10, Queer Business BC and the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce proudly came together at The Birdhouse Vancouver to host a first Queer Holiday Market—a vibrant, festive celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ creativity, entrepreneurship, food, and community.
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CQCC’s 10th Annual Black & White Gala: We Lit Up The Night!
Thank you to everyone for coming to CQCC’s 10th annual Black & White Gala, an evening that was truly a constellation of celebration and connection!
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Announcing the 2025 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award Winners
CQCC is proud to announce the 2025 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award winners!
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Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Federal Investments for Canadian Entrepreneurs, Calls for Continued Inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ Businesses in Economic Growth Initiatives
CQCC welcomes the Federal Budget 2025’s commitments to strengthen the Canadian economy and expand opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and remains committed to advocating for them to be implemented in ways that directly support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Join CQCC’s Trade Mission Series – Register Today!
CQCC is excited to announce a series of domestic and international to key markets, running until March 2026. Pre-register today to join us on these Missions!