BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://queerchamber.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T125927 CREATED:20240502T012723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181034Z UID:10002051-1709125200-1717167600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:2024 EY/CQCC Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 28\, 2024 1:00 pm – May 31\, 2024 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce\, in collaboration with EY\, invites CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business entrepreneurs to participate in the 2024 Virtual EY Pitch Series. This series comprises three Pitch Sessions throughout the year\, offering selected participants the opportunity to present their pitches to a panel of judges within a 10-minute timeframe. Judges will provide constructive feedback and tips to help entrepreneurs enhance their selling techniques to corporate buyers. \n\n\n\nThe pitch competition is only for CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business Entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nFormat of the 2024 EY Virtual Pitch Series: \n\n\n\n\nEach round will feature at least three participants.\n\n\n\nThe order of presenters will be randomly selected before the presentations.\n\n\n\nPresentations are limited to two individuals from each participating company.\n\n\n\nEach participant will deliver a ten-minute presentation focusing on their service and value proposition.\n\n\n\nA two-minute warning will be given\, and presentations must conclude after ten minutes.\n\n\n\nPresenters may use PowerPoint presentations\, handouts\, or videos.\n\n\n\n\nPrizes:Winners of each round will be paired with mentors to prepare for the Finale in May. \n\n\n\n\nBest Pitch: Full scholarship to the Supplier Diversity Professional Excellence\, Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth (approximate value: $4\,000US).\n\n\n\nRunner Up: To be announced.\n\n\n\nThird Place: To be announced.\n\n\n\n\nDates (Subject to change): \n\n\n\n\nMARCH 14 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\nAPRIL 5 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\nAPRIL 18 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\nFINALE in May. Dates to be announced.\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive a calendar invite for your slot upon registration if you get in! \n\n\n\nMentorship:After the last pitch session on April 18th\, each finalist will be paired with a mentor from EY\, who will receive up to four hours of one-to-one mentoring to perfect their pitch. \n\n\n\nJudging:EY will secure a minimum of 5 judges for each session and the Finale. Candidates will be assessed on a scale of 1-5 for the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation materials\n\n\n\nVerbal communications\n\n\n\nNon-verbal communications\n\n\n\nUse of time\n\n\n\nCommunication of core service(s)\n\n\n\nValue proposition\n\n\n\n\nEY is committed to maintaining a diverse supplier base and building relationships with suppliers that reflect the market\, clients and communities they serve. EY seeks to actively identify\, develop\, and do business with diverse suppliers as an integral component of its procurement activities. Their Inclusive and Sustainable Procurement team drives the supplier diversity initiative at EY to promote supplier inclusion. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/2024-ey-cglcc-pitch-competition/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,OUT For Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/2023-EYCQCC-Pitch-Competition-vFo7HP.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T125927 CREATED:20240502T012749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181057Z UID:10002058-1712746800-1712750400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: Tools Of The Trade DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 10\, 2024 11:00 am – April 10\, 2024 12:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\nExporting can open the doors to a world of opportunities. But it can can also be an intimidating prospect for new exporters. Find out if your business is ready to export and increase your chances of success by basing your plan on best practices. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speakers\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Kim \n\n \n Regional Manager Client Diversity for the B.C. u0026 North Region and Prairies Region \n \n \n \n BDC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n David Kim \n\n \n Regional Manager Client Diversity for the B.C. u0026 North Region and Prairies Region \n \n \n \n BDC \n \n \n Since joining Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in 2010\, David Kim has been a growth engineer for entrepreneurs. He has held several positions including Senior Account Manager\, Regional Coach\, and Senior Advisor Learning. In his current role as Regional Manager Client Diversity for the B.C. u0026amp;amp; North Region and Prairies Region\, David is part of a national team working closely with BDC colleagues in the field and partner organizations where he connects underrepresented entrepreneurs with people and programs to grow and scale their businesses. He is also a strong advocate for supplier diversity educating entrepreneurs\, businesses\, and BDC account managers about the opportunities and impact of inclusive procurement.rnrnPrior to BDC\, David had a long career in finance and banking that spanned the globe as well as business ventures in education and technology.rnrnA proud Canadian of Asian descent\, he comes from a family of entrepreneurs and understands the challenges of navigating an unfamiliar business environment. Because of his and his family’s experiences\, David is keenly aware of the influence of representation and being inspired by someone who ‘looks like me’ in the business world.rnrnDavid is a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver\, B.C.\, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce.u0022rninnerText \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matthew Abels \n\n \n Senior Relationship Manager \n \n \n \n EDC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Matthew Abels \n\n \n Senior Relationship Manager \n \n \n \n EDC \n \n \n Matt Abels is a Senior Relationship Manager at Export Development Canada (EDC). Over the last 8 years\, Matt has helped Canadian companies of all sizes and sectors grow globally. In his current role\, Matt helps Ontario-based technology and media companies succeed in international markets through financing\, risk management\, and advisory solutions.rnrnMatt is a Certified International Trade Professional who holds a Bachelor of International Business and a Master of Business Administration. Prior to joining EDC\, Matt worked in personal banking at TD Canada Trust.u0022rninne \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marie-Pier Brunelle \n\n \n Trade Commissioner and the Diversity Champion with the Atlantic Regional Office of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) \n \n \n \n TCS \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Marie-Pier Brunelle \n\n \n Trade Commissioner and the Diversity Champion with the Atlantic Regional Office of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) \n \n \n \n TCS \n \n \n Marie-Pier Brunelle is a Trade Commissioner and the Diversity Champion with the Atlantic Regional Office of Global Affairs Canada (GAC).rnrnAs a Diversity Champion\, Marie-Pier and the Atlantic team are promoting an inclusive approach to trade to ensure that businesses identifying as women-led or owned by women\, Indigenous\, Black\, racialized\, youth and/or 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs\, are equipped with the resources and tools they need to successfully access global markets.rnrnAs a Trade Commissioner\, Marie-Pier works primarily with companies from Nova Scotia in the life sciences and consumer products sectors to advance their interests in international trade.rnrnFrom 2016 to 2019\, Marie-Pier was posted as Second Secretary and Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Poland\, where she supported Canadian companies in accessing the Polish market in the defense\, oil and gas\, and medical devices sectors.rnrnFrom 2007 to 2016\, Marie-Pier acquired a solid background in international trade\, through various positions within GAC’s headquarter in Ottawa\, covering investment attraction\, Canada-US\, and Canada- EU bilateral trade relations. Marie-Pier holds a Bachelor degree from HEC Montreal\, has 2 children and a dog. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-tools-of-the-trade/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/promo_Webinar-Wednesday_April-10-KM1VCO.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR