BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.16.2//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:20260609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T134849 CREATED:20260525T171424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T171427Z UID:10002231-1781013600-1781017200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: Prepping Your Company for International Markets DESCRIPTION:What makes a company truly ready for global business? Preparation\, strategy\, and credibility. \n\n\n\nThis session explores how suppliers and members can strengthen their market readiness\, build international credibility\, and position their products and services for export success via trade missions\, research\, promotional material and leveraging your queer identity. Learn practical strategies for documentation\, partnerships\, market positioning\, compliance\, and understanding networking. Create a company that international buyers are ready to trust. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Hawkins (he/him) \n\n \n Vice President \n \n \n \n Mellohawk Logistics \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Peter Hawkins (he/him) \n\n \n Vice President \n \n \n \n Mellohawk Logistics \n \n \n BCCC Co-Chair Peter Hawkins is an award-winning\, international business owner and entrepreneur. He is a mentor\, board member\, and champion of business\, progress\, newcomers\, new graduates\, women\, entrepreneurs\, and people without networks. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-prepping-your-company-for-international-markets/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/CQCC-Webinar-Wednesdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T134849 CREATED:20260520T163418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T184935Z UID:10002230-1782396000-1782399600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Built to be seen: A queer marketing lab - Optimizing your channels\, metrics & A/B testing DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 25th at 2pm EST for our FINAL workshop with Charles McFarland! We will focus on optimizing your channels\, metrics & A/B testing for more visibility. \n\n\n\nReady to turn your strategy into consistent momentum? In this final hands-on session\, we’re putting your messaging into motion. Charles will coach you live on your Brandscripts and show you exactly where to “fish” by matching the right marketing channels to your ICP. You’ll learn how to test\, measure\, and scale your visibility strategies so you know what’s actually working. Leave with a concrete\, 30-day action plan to confidently drive predictable growth. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to partner with Inside Out Festival and Fondation Massimadi for this workshop series! Massimadi is offering a chance to our workshop attendees to win free tickets to their programming in October 2026! \n\n\n\nSee you there! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/built-to-be-seen-a-queer-marketing-lab/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Marketing-APR-EN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T134849 CREATED:20260512T154618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204058Z 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. \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 \n\n\n\nWelcome remarks from CQCC and TELUS. Overview of the day’s objectives. \n\n\n\n11:20 – 12:05 – Interactive Panel and Table Dialogue \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\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/A \n have Are If\n \n \n Are 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.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