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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T041520 CREATED:20251101T181142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T142352Z UID:10002206-1761984000-1774976400@queerchamber.ca 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/2025-2026-New-Trade-Missions-Banner-no-HFX.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T041520 CREATED:20260112T173311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T185232Z UID:10002209-1772546400-1772550000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: How to over-prepare for your pitch meeting with a big buyer DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides a strategic roadmap for using market intelligence to transform initial client meetings into high-value contracts. Led by Aaron Cruikshank\, President of CTRS and CQCC certified supplier\, the session draws on over 20 years of experience to demonstrate how deep preparation can “supercharge” your sales process. \n\n\n\nSession Overview \n\n\n\nAaron shares the exact techniques he used to generate dozens of solid leads and secure multi-million dollar bidding opportunities. Attendees will learn how to move beyond basic introductions by creating comprehensive pre-meeting briefs that include: \n\n\n\nDossier Building: Developing deep-dive profiles featuring SWOT and PESTLE analyses to prove you are the most prepared person in the room. \n\n\n\nTargeted Reconnaissance: Learning how to gather facts on the political climate\, economic trends\, and competitive intelligence. \n\n\n\nThe “Hook”: Identifying timely\, actionable reasons why a target company needs your specific services. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Cruikshank (he/him) \n\n \n President \n \n \n \n CTRS Market Intelligence Agency \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Aaron Cruikshank (he/him) \n\n \n President \n \n \n \n CTRS Market Intelligence Agency \n \n \n With over 25 years of research experience spanning diverse sectors\, including the private sector\, government\, and nonprofits\, Aaron Cruikshank is one of North America’s leading Marketing Intelligence experts. He delivers punchy messages with wit and humour. \nWhile he has worked with a stellar lineup of over 750 clients\, ranging from multinationals to startups\, Aaron’s heart beats for more than just business success. He’s a true champion of the community\, dedicating countless hours to pro bono work that uplifts and empowers those in need. \nDon’t be fooled by his charm and lightheartedness. Aaron is weaponized intelligence. With expertise in market intelligence\, competitive intelligence\, qualitative market research\, market validation\, public policy research and strategy\, he’s a secret weapon organizations turn to when they need to make strategic decisions that will drive the business over the next decade. \nCurrently the President of CTRS Market Intelligence Agency\, Aaron is also an emerging university instructor\, keynote speaker and author. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-how-to-over-prepare-for-your-pitch-meeting-with-a-big-buyer/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/CQCC-2026-Webinar-Wednesday-Aaron.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR