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SUMMARY:CQCC 2025-2026 Trade Mission Series
DESCRIPTION:Expand your business horizons with CQCC’s upcoming Trade Missions! \n\n\n\nCQCC’s Global Program is excited to announce a series of domestic and international Trade Missions running now through March 2026\, to key markets including: Toronto (completed!)\, Japan/Taiwan\, France\, and Brazil/Colombia. \n\n\n\nNOTE: CQCC is monitoring the unfolding situation in Venezuela alongside our international affiliates in the region\, and will communicate directly with interested parties and confirmed delegates should any details around the trade missions\, particularly those to Brazil and Colombia\, change.  \n\n\n\nThese missions are designed to open doors and spark connections through curated B2B matchmaking\, market briefings\, trade fair-style showcases\, conferences\, and high-value networking with SMEs and corporate buyers. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to be a certified supplier to participate! This initiative is specifically aimed at promoting LGBTQ+ and SME businesses and entrepreneurs—even those new to CQCC. All 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and other diverse-owned organizations are encouraged to submit an application\, including those with minority LGBTQ+ ownership. \n\n\n\nWe’re aiming to build broad networks and engage corporate partners overseas. Exact dates and locations will be confirmed directly with accepted participants. \n\n\n\n\nPre-register here!\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\nDelegates will gain access to a curated mix of: \n\n\n\n\nB2B matchmaking with SMEs and corporate buyers\n\n\n\nMarket briefings and trade fair-style showcases\n\n\n\nConferences and high-value networking opportunities\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Support Available:\n\n\n\nEligible participants may qualify for up to 50% reimbursement\, covering: \n\n\n\n\nEconomy roundtrip airfare\n\n\n\nPer diem towards meals and accommodation (roughly $250 per day)\n\n\n\nReduced registration costs/Promo rates for hotel and airfare as available\n\n\n\nParticipants can join multiple Trade Missions: please only apply to missions you are able to join if accepted.\n\n\n\n\nImportant Details:\n\n\n\n\nParticipants can join multiple Trade Missions—apply only for those you can attend if accepted.\n\n\n\nCompleting the pre-registration form does not guarantee participation. Final delegation will be determined by CQCC in consultation with partners.\n\n\n\nCQCC continues to monitor the unfolding situation in Venezuela alongside our international affiliate partners in the region. We will communicate directly with interested parties and confirmed delegates should any details for upcoming trade missions change as a result. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cqcc-trade-mission-series/
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SUMMARY:CQCC Trade Mission to Mexico City 
DESCRIPTION:Business for Inclusion – SME Edition\n\n\n\n  Reforma Avenue\, Mexico City \n\n\n\nAbout the Mission\n\n\n\nAs part of CQCC’s 2025 Global Program\, delegates will take part in the “Business for Inclusion – SME Edition”\, hosted by our global affiliate Compro Diverso in Mexico City. \n\n\n\nThis high-impact event will bring together Canadian SMEs\, Mexican SMEs\, and leading Mexican corporations for a full day of business matchmaking\, networking\, and knowledge sharing. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Mexico City for a week of networking\, learning\, and business growth—while advancing supplier diversity and Canada–Mexico business ties. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nWhy Participate?\n\n\n\n\nOpen new markets: Create tangible opportunities for Canadian SMEs in Mexico\, one of Latin America’s most dynamic economies. \n\n\n\nLearn how to do business in Mexico: Gain practical insights through conferences on trade\, culture\, and market entry strategies. \n\n\n\nNetwork with decision-makers: Connect with corporate leaders\, SMEs\, and government representatives. \n\n\n\nEmbassy engagement: Proposed session with the Embassy of Canada in Mexico to build future collaborations. \n\n\n\nGlobal visibility: Position your business within Canada’s international 2SLGBTQI+ trade network and support inclusive economic growth. \n\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights \n\n\n\n\nBusiness matchmaking between Canadian and Mexican SMEs + corporates \n\n\n\nTrade fair and networking sessions \n\n\n\nConferences on “How to Do Business in Mexico” \n\n\n\nEngagement with the Embassy of Canada in Mexico \n\n\n\n\nCosts & Funding Support \n\n\n\nEligible participants may qualify for 50% reimbursement through CanExport for:  \n\n\n\n\nRoundtrip economy airfare \n\n\n\nDaily per diem covering meals & accommodation 
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/trade-mission-to-mexico-city/
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