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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 […]
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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!
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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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
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
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
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!
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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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.
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Doing business better
Businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who never imagined they would be sitting across the table from a PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, or Bell Canada buyer, now see doors open up to a new world of opportunity through Supplier Diversity initiatives. Find out more!
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Join us for the 2022 International Business and Leadership Conference in Vegas!
The CQCC, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada and Trade Commissioner Services is pleased to organize the third 2SLGBTQI+ Trade Mission to the USA.