EVENT
CQCC Connect Halifax
CQCC Connect Halifax
February 23, 2026 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join us in Halifax for CQCC Connect, a unique event that brings together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and allies in a vibrant, inclusive environment. This is your chance to discover new business opportunities, establish valuable connections, and participate in thought-provoking discussions that pave the way for long-term success.
What to Expect
This event combines insightful breakout, impactful networking, and personalized opportunities designed to support the growth of LGBTQ+ businesses and promote supplier diversity.
- Breakout Sessions – Dive into engaging and thought-provoking breakout sessions tailored to your interests, where you’ll explore key topics, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals.
- Matchmaking Sessions – A tailored opportunity for CQCC-certified suppliers and corporate partners ONLY to engage in focused, strategic meetings that can unlock new collaborations and business ventures.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re an established business owner, a corporate leader seeking to diversify your supplier base, or an ally eager to support the LGBTQ+ community, CQCC Connect in Halifax offers a platform to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Be part of an event that will inspire, empower, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ business community in Nova Scotia and beyond.
Register below and secure your spot for this transformative experience!
Program
Fireside Chat: Igniting the Queer Atlantic Business Hub
Join Roseline Olesambu and Corrie Melanson from Sea Change CoLab Inc. for a fireside chat on the creation of the Queer Atlantic Business Hub. They’ll share key insights from the Atlantic-wide survey and interviews with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, give a first look at what’s ahead for the Hub’s first year, and invite participants to get involved as founding members.
Come learn how this new initiative will connect, support, and amplify queer businesses across Atlantic Canada — and find out what’s coming next at the Hub’s official launch event in Moncton.
Location: Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op, 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 0A6.
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