BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221216 CREATED:20240712T000316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181258Z UID:10002088-1726043400-1726074000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Vancouver 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Wall Centre North Tower for a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurial community. \n\n\n\nDelve into insightful panel discussions\, engage in interactive breakout sessions\, and network with fellow professionals and ecosystem organizations. From exploring the intersectionality of business to mastering how to differentiate your business\, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn\, grow\, and thrive. Reserve your spot today and be part of a dynamic community driving positive change and inclusion in business. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person experience that’s absolutely  FREE!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you so much for your interest in the CQCC’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+Business Symposium in Vancouver. Due to overwhelming interest\, the event is at capacity\, but sometimes life happens and people who previously registered cannot attend. If some spots open up\, interested wait listers will be contacted in the order that their forms are received: https://forms.office.com/r/FtFw0H8uD5 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDate: September 11th\, 2024Time: 8:30am-5pmLocation: Sheraton Wall Centre North Tower\, 1000 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 2R9 \n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n8:30am – 10:00am: Registration\, Breakfast and Ecosystem Showcase \n\n\n\nEnjoy breakfast while connecting with our CQCC Certified Suppliers and Ecosystem Organization Partners at their booths. Find about more about their services and how you can collaborate and work together.   \n\n\n\n10:00am – 10:15am: Opening remarks \n\n\n\n10:15am – 11:20am: Supplier Diversity Panel \n\n\n\n11:30am – 12:30pm:  Morning Breakout Sessions– Access to Funding for Small Businesses– Differentiating Your Business in a Sea of Sameness \n\n\n\n12:30pm – 1:30pm:  Lunch  \n\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm:  Afternoon Breakout Sessions– Going Global – Ethical Marketing & Sales: A Radical Approach to Business Based on Consent  \n\n\n\n2:30pm – 2:45pm: Coffee Break \n\n\n\n2:45pm – 4:00pm:  KeynoteShine Bright \n\n\n\n4:00pm – 5:00pm: Mingling and Ecosystem Showcase \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEcosystem Showcase\n\n\n\nAre you a CQCC-certified supplier or ecosystem organization partner? Would you like a booth during our ecosystem showcase to promote and share your business or organization? The showcase will take place from 8:30am-10:00am\, and again from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Each booth is 6ft x 30 inches\, has two chairs\, and linen\, and can be shared with another business. Please send an email to chris.mariano@queerchamber.ca to register immediately for a booth – space is limited! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYOUR SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nEvent Host\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Mariano (he/him/il/lui) \n\n \n Business Development Manager\, West\, CQCC \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nOpening Remarks\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Schuurman (he/him/il/lui) \n\n \n Co-Founder and CEO\, CQCC \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Darrell Schuurman (he/him/il/lui) \n\n \n Co-Founder and CEO\, CQCC \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Schuurman is an advocate of effecting social change through the economic empowerment of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. He is the co-founder and CEO of the CQCC\, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce\, a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to expand the opportunities and advancement of the 2SLGBTQI+ business community in Canada. He has been committed to CQCC’s mission since 2003. He is a Former Managing Partner at DNA Marketing Group and the Co-Founder of Travel Gay Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupplier Diversity Panel\n\n\n\nSupplier Diversity provides diverse-owned businesses with greater access to corporate and public procurement opportunities. By connecting diverse suppliers with organizations that are actively looking to diversify their supply chain\, supplier diversity is supporting the growth of those businesses. Hear from CQCC certified suppliers and corporate partners about the impacts and benefits of supplier diversity\, and gain insights into the benefits and advantages of certification.  \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ashleigh Brown (she/her) \n\n \n Moderator \n \n \n Director\, Business Development\, CQCC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Cruikshank (he/him) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Founder u0026 President\, CTRS \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kailey Gilchrist (she/her) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Business Development Manager\, Corporate\, CQCC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Kim (he/him) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Regional Manager\, Inclusive Entrepreneurship for B.C. u0026 North Region\, BDC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Anne Hrycenko (she/her) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Procurement Assistance Canada \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nMorning Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess to funding for small businesses\n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting a business or you’re looking to put your existing business on the path to success\, ensure you’re equipped with a portfolio of resources to boost your business acumen and access to capital. \n\n\n\nExpect to learn about: \n\n\n\n\nDedicated financial supports\, educational opportunities available through Small Business BC;\n\n\n\nWhy a business plan provides the blueprint you’ll need to achieve your financial goals. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Conway (he/they) \n\n \n Session Leader \n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, SBBC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Baxter  (he/him) \n\n \n Session Leader \n \n \n Regional Business Advisor for Vancouver Island \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDifferentiating Your Business in a Sea of Sameness\n\n\n\nIn today’s highly competitive market\, standing out from the crowd is essential for business success. This workshop\, led by Karley Cunningham\, Creative Strategist & Business Growth Accelerator\, will guide business owners through the process of differentiating their businesses by leveraging their unique values\, beliefs\, and strengths. Participants will gain insights into developing a compelling\, Unique Value Proposition (UVP) and integrating authentic differentiation into all aspects of their business. Through interactive activities and real-world examples\, attendees will be equipped with actionable steps to boost their bottom line\, better attract and retain top talent\, and appeal to their ideal customers by differentiating their business. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Objectives – Participants will: \n\n\n\n\nGain an Understanding of the Importance of Business Differentiation; \n\n\n\nExplore the Core Elements of Differentiation; \n\n\n\nLearn How to Develop a Compelling Unique Value Proposition (UVP)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karley Cunningham (she/they) \n\n \n Session Leader \n \n \n Creative Strategist u0026 Business Growth Accelerator\, Big Bold Brand Inc. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\nGoing Global\n\n\n\nLearn about the CQCC’s Global Trade Missions and how we can support you in taking your business global. Hear directly from CQCC certified suppliers about their experiences on these missions. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cass Elliott (he/him) \n\n \n Session Leader \n \n \n Global Manager\, CQCC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Cass Elliott (he/him) \n\n \n Session Leader \n \n \n Global Manager\, CQCC \n \n \n \n u003cpu003eu003cbr data-mce-bogus=u00221u0022u003eu003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse Ringer (he/him) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n CEO\, Method and Metric \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Jesse Ringer (he/him) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n CEO\, Method and Metric \n \n \n \n u003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eJesse is the founder and CEO of Method and Metric\, which he launched in 2017. For over 10 years\, Jesse has helped business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and marketing teams build winning SEO strategies for their organizations.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eJesse’s passion for progression\, creativity backed by data\, and the democratization of tech have led him to build an agency focused on connecting data and people in an ethical and forward-thinking way. He’s a creative problem solver\, marketer\, and entrepreneur\, known for building high-performing teams and delivering results. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michela Toscano (she/her) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Principal Site Reliability Engineer\, IONICA \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Michela Toscano (she/her) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Principal Site Reliability Engineer\, IONICA \n \n \n \n u003cdivu003eMichela is an entrepreneur and technologist based in Vancouver\, BC.\, where she is principal of IONICA\, a cloud computing and cyber security firm with clients across Canada and around the world.u003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eu003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eIn addition to IONICA’s commitment to their clients and cutting-edge technology\, the firm is dedicated to fostering positive social impact. They work to make the world more just\, equitable\, and sustainable. As part of this mission\, the firm donates a significant portion of company profits to charity each year. To date\, IONICA’s cumulative donations exceed $200\,000.u003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eu003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eMichela holds a master’s degree in business administration with specialisations in technology and marketing from the University of British Columbia\, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology from University of Nevada\, Las Vegas.u003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eu003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eOutside of work\, Michela enjoys running\, cycling\, music\, spending time with her dog and her partner\, art\, learning the French language\, programming\, and political and social activism.u003c/divu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stanley Wu \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Co-Founder\, Canvasea Interiors Inc. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Stanley Wu \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Co-Founder\, Canvasea Interiors Inc. \n \n \n \n u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eStanley is the Co-Founder of Canvasea Interiors Inc. Canvasea was established in 2015 and has been providing marine fabrication services in Vancouver\, BC. We have transformed our marine fabrication process with industry-leading Computer-Aided Design (CAD) combined with high quality craftsmanship to provide clients with the world-class marine canvas work. Stanley has developed marine canvas course for Quadrant Marine Institute and been teaching the course with his Production Manager since 2021. In 2022\, Stanley had the opportunity to attend CQCC’s trade mission to Las Vegas. During the mission\, he learned to think globally not just locally.u003c/pu003ernCanvasea is a Certified LGBT- Owned Business Enterprise by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC). We are also a proud member of Boating BC Association\, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)\, Marine Fabricators Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthical Marketing & Sales: A Radical Approach to Business Based on Consent \n\n\n\nIs it possible to grow a profitable\, scalable business by centring our customer’s needs\, not our sales goals? With ethical marketing and sales\, it sure is! Join this lively workshop with Lindsay Johnson\, aka The Radical Connector\, and discover how to ditch old-school\, sell-at-any-cost tactics that leave you and your customers feeling gross. You’ll discover how to get your business in front of the people who are already looking for you\, with money in hand\, and make it clear and easy to buy from you. Walk away with a new perspective on marketing & sales that feels aligned with your values and attracts all the right customers. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsay Johnson (they/them) \n\n \n Session Leader \n \n \n Marketing u0026 Sales Coach\, The Radical Connector \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE\n\n\n\nShine Bright\n\n\n\nStop guessing what your audience wants to hear from you\, and tap into what you actually have to say. Come prepared to get your juices flowing and to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ business owners about what you have in common\, and what sets you apart. Over the course of this engaging workshop\, the folks from Harc Creative will teach you how to centre your message around your greatest asset: you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jarren MacDougall (he/him) u0026 Parker McLean (he/they) \n\n \n \n Co-Director u0026 Creative Director\, Harc Creative URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/vancouver-2slgbtqi-supplier-diversity-business-symposium/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Symposium-Vancouver-Banner_English@2x.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR