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/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211729 CREATED:20240824T001056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181441Z UID:10002108-1728289800-1728300600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Networking Mixer and Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Hotel Saskatchewan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce and Saskatchewan Queer Entrepreneurs and Professionals​ (SQEP)​ for a morning of discussions ​about 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan. \n\n\n\nHear about ​the barriers 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are facing in Saskatchewan\, ​and​ about the experiences of inspiring queer entrepreneurs who have launched their businesses in the province.   \n\n\n\nThe morning will kick-off with a breakfast buffet\, followed by ​an engaging panel​ and an opportunity to network with fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and ecosystem organizations.  \n\n\n\nReserve your spot today and be part of a dynamic community driving change and inclusion in business in Saskatchewan.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this in-person event is FREE!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am (CT) – Registration & Breakfast \n\n\n\n9:30 – 9:40am (CT) – Land acknowledgment and opening remarks  \n\n\n\n9:40 – 9:50am (CT) – Introducing S​QEP​  \n\n\n\n9:50 – 10am (CT) – Introducing CQCC \n\n\n\n10 – 10:45am (CT) – Panel discussion Queer Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan  \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30am (CT) – Mingling & Networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Hosts\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Mariano (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n Business Development Manager\, West \n \n \n CQCC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Chris Mariano (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n Business Development Manager\, West \n \n \n CQCC \n \n \n Chris has over 15 years experience working both in Canada and abroad in the areas of international and community development\, refugee protection\, and education. From working with non-profit organizations\, to sitting on the board of local 2SLGBTQI+ organizations\, to teaching kindergarten up to university level students – Chris is motivated by a desire for social justice.rnrnMost recently\, as part of a PhD program in Education\, Chris was researching the language learning experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers in Canadian ESL classrooms. He brings this same passion for understanding issues of equity\, diversity\, and inclusion to his work with the Supplier Diversity Program.rnrnOutside of work\, you will find Chris on the tennis court or doing laps as part of his fervent involvement in 2SLGBTQI+ sports! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stanley Walter (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n G​r​ants Manager\, Western u0026 Northern Canada \n \n \n CQCC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Stanley Walter (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n G​r​ants Manager\, Western u0026 Northern Canada \n \n \n CQCC \n \n \n Originally from Gotha\, Germany\, Stanley is passionate about all things international and gained work and study experience in Canada\, Germany\, and the United States. Having a strong background in grant and project management\, Stanley is responsible for the delivery of the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program in Saskatchewan\, Alberta\, B.C.\, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.rnrnIn his spare time you can find Stanley either painting and sketching\, ballroom and swing dancing\, or being active outside as he’s into many different sports throughout the year. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mandy Pavlovsky (she/her\, elle) \n\n \n \n Growth Manager\, Entrepreneurship and Investment \n \n \n Economic Development Regina \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Mandy Pavlovsky (she/her\, elle) \n\n \n \n Growth Manager\, Entrepreneurship and Investment \n \n \n Economic Development Regina \n \n \n u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eMandy is a multi-faceted professional with a strong belief in infusing everything around her with purposeful positivity\, inspiration and genuine connection. Mandy comes from a background in both the public and private sectors\, consisting of business development\, strategic planning\, marketing\, communications\, event planning\, film u0026amp; television\, and video production. Mandy grew up on her family’s horse farm just outside of Regina and has spent her professional career advocating for the people and businesses that call Regina home. An entrepreneur at heart\, having built a consulting business and production studio in Regina in the last decade. She is an expert encourager of entrepreneurs and businesses\, and in her role as Growth Manager\, Entrepreneurship and Investment will support the growth of the local economy.u003c/pu003ernu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eAs a self proclaimed u0022creativeu0022\, she is always looking for her next creative outlet or endeavor.u003c/pu003ernu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eMandy calls Regina home along with her Husband and two young sons. They can usually be found exploring the outdoors in the greater Regina area or their next travel destination.u003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacq Brasseur (they/them\, iel) \n\n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Principal Consultant \n \n \n Ivy + Dean Consulting \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Jacq Brasseur (they/them\, iel) \n\n \n \n Chief Executive Officer\, Principal Consultant \n \n \n Ivy + Dean Consulting \n \n \n u003cdiv class=u0022pageu0022 title=u0022Page 1u0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022sectionu0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022layoutAreau0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022columnu0022u003ernrnJacq Brasseur (they/them) is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant of Ivy + Dean Consulting\, a consulting firm that focuses on providing equity-informed services to non-profit organizations in Prairie and Northern Canada. In 2023\, Jacq co-founded Saskatchewan Queer Entrepreneurs u0026amp; Professionals where they now serve as President. They appreciate being able to share their time between both Yellowknife\, NT (their hometown!) and Regina\, SK working with a wide range of clients throughout the country.rnrnu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Vaughan (she/her\, elle) \n\n \n \n CEO \n \n \n Kinetic Auto Service \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Erin Vaughan (she/her\, elle) \n\n \n \n CEO \n \n \n Kinetic Auto Service \n \n \n u003cdiv class=u0022pageu0022 title=u0022Page 2u0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022sectionu0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022layoutAreau0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022columnu0022u003ernrnErin Vaughan (she/her) is the President and CEO of Kinetic Auto Service in Regina\, SK\, with over 17 years of experience in the automotive service trade. She has recently developed a franchise system from her current business model that will provide an opportunity for women who are interested in owning an automotive service facility\, as well as men who have a shared goal to increase the percentage of successful women in the automotive service industry.rnrnu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stuart Chutter (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n Farmer and Berry Producer URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/2slgbtqi-entrepreneurship-in-saskatchewan/ LOCATION:Hotel Saskatchewan\, 2125 Victoria Ave\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4P 0S3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2SLGBTQIEntSaskatchewas_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR