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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 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 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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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…
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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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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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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. According to a recently released report, a majority (60%) of participating Canadian companies believe that engaging with diverse suppliers has a positive impact, with an…
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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 Rogers School of Management’s Diversity Institute report, Access and Equity for 2S2SLGBTQI+ Businesses in Canada, in partnership with Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) dives…
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Don’t Roll the Dice: Canada’s Need to Equal the Playing Field for 2SLGBTQI+ Founders
CQCC’s Darrell Schuurman and Kayla Isabelle from Startup Canada explore the clear gap in tools, programs, and resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in this co-written article.