BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.17.2//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/Toronto 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:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T150000 DTSTAMP:20260904T141452Z CREATED:20260512T154618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141452Z UID:10002229-1789124400-1789138800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC X TELUS Supplier Diversity Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic morning of candid conversation\, shared learning\, and practical connection-building at the CQCC x TELUS Supplier Diversity Day. This event brings together corporate leaders and diverse suppliers\, thoughtfully matched by sector\, goals\, and logistics\, to foster meaningful engagement and unlock new procurement opportunities. Together\, we will explore how to strengthen pathways for diverse suppliers within corporate supply chains while building relationships that drive inclusive economic growth. \n\n\n\nLocation: 25 York Street\, Toronto\, ON – Flex Space | Floor 3 \n\n\n\nThis event is exclusively for CQCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Partners. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n10:20 – 11:00 – Registration Starts \n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:10 – Entrance & Networking \n\n\n\n11:10 – 11:20 – Opening Remarks by TELUS \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katie Neville \n\n \n Director of Procurement: Transformation\, Risk Management\, Enablement\, and ESG \n \n \n \n TELUS \n \n \n \n Katie Neville LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n View Bio \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Katie Neville \n\n \n Director of Procurement: Transformation\, Risk Management\, Enablement\, and ESG \n \n \n \n TELUS \n \n \n Currently a Procurement Director at TELUS\, leading a team of 28 supporting the following categories: M&A\, Marketing\, Procurement Service Desk\, Finance Services\, HR and Travel. \n \n \n \n \n Katie Neville LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n11:20 – 12:05 – Interactive Panel and Table Dialogue \n\n\n\nBeyond Access: What it takes to build lasting supplier-corporate partnerships (moving from introductions to sustained\, contract-based relationships). This panel will emphasize what corporations look for in long-term supplier partners\, common disconnects between suppliers and procurement teams\, how to build trust and move from first meeting to first contract. This session will also explore how to keep relationships even if no opportunities for contracts are available at the time. Suppliers present in the panel will share their experience\, success stories\, and lessons learned. \n\n\n\nPanelists  \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lloyd Switzer \n\n \n Chief Procurement Officer \n \n \n \n TELUS \n \n \n \n Lloyd Switzer LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony Colley (he/him) \n\n \n Founder & CEO \n \n \n \n B12Give \n \n \n \n Tony Colley (he/him) LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n View Bio \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Tony Colley (he/him) \n\n \n Founder & CEO \n \n \n \n B12Give \n \n \n Tony Colley is the Founder & CEO of B12Give\, a FoodTech company transforming surplus food recovery through technology\, logistics\, and circular economy innovation. His mission is to help food businesses eliminate surplus food waste while creating measurable environmental and social impact. \n \n \n \n \n Tony Colley (he/him) LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ann-Marie Anderson (she/her) \n\n \n Advisor\, Canadian Supplier Development \n \n \n \n BMO Financial Group \n \n \n \n View Bio \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Ann-Marie Anderson (she/her) \n\n \n Advisor\, Canadian Supplier Development \n \n \n \n BMO Financial Group \n \n \n Ann-Marie Anderson is an Advisor in Canadian Supplier Development at BMO\, where she leads initiatives to strengthen and grow relationships with small- to mid-sized suppliers across Canada. She works closely with advocacy councils and internal stakeholders to help advance BMO’s commitment to an inclusive and sustainable supplier ecosystem. Ann-Marie is passionate about connecting suppliers to opportunities and equipping them with the knowledge and networks needed to succeed. \nWith over 30 years of experience in financial services\, she has held diverse roles across multiple business areas\, supporting customers\, employees\, and business owners. Ann-Marie is also deeply committed to community impact\, actively contributing to BMO’s Enterprise Resource Groups and supporting initiatives such as Kids Help Phone and education programs for students in the Caribbean. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n12:05 – 12:15 – Transition Break \n\n\n\nShort break to allow for movement and preparation for the lunch session. \n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:15 – Lunch \n\n\n\n12:45 – 13:05 – Keynote Session \n\n\n\n13:15 – 14:35 – Matchmaking Sessions \n\n\n\nExtended matchmaking sessions form the core of the afternoon. Participants take part in structured rounds of pre-matched meetings\, including one-to-one and small group discussions. Rotations occur at set intervals (25 mins) to maximize the number of meaningful connections.  \n\n\n\n14:35 – 14:45 – Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\nClosing reflections from CQCC and TELUS\, including key takeaways\, next steps\, and upcoming opportunities for continued engagement within the supplier diversity programme.  \n\n\n\n14:45 – 15:00 – Open Networking and Follow-Ups \n\n\n\nParticipants reconnect with key contacts\, exchange information\, and identify the next steps for potential partnerships and collaboration. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Surname *PronounsEmail *Job Title *Organization *City *Industry *How would you best describe your business size? *Microenterprise (less than 10 employees)Small (10-49 employees)Medium (50-249 employees)Large (250+ employees)What\, if anything\, is your affiliation with CQCC? *Certified SupplierRainbow RegisteredFAMOUT For BusinessCorporate PartnerEcosystem Fund RecipientCommunity Partner / Regional AffiliateCQCC staff / Board memberNot a memberNot a member\, but interested!OtherIs your SME owned and managed by an equity-deserving group that has been served? *2SLGBTQI+WomenVisible minoritiesIndigenous PersonsYouthPersons with disabilitiesN/AAre you from a rural\, remote\, or northern community? *YesNoAre you a 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur? *YesNoIf you have any accessibility requests\, please mention belowWe will try our best to accommodate your needs. \n restrictions\, Is SME\n \n \n If you have any dietary restrictions\, please mention belowSubmit URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cqcc-x-telus-supplier-diversity-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/CQCC-x-Telus-Supplier-Diversity-Day-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR