CQCC is hosting a series of Trade Missions taking place until the end of March 2026! Pre-registration is open; submit your application now!

Join us for the 2025 REKH Conference — a national gathering dedicated to advancing equity, connection, and opportunity for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs across Canada. Taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, from November 12 to 15, the conference will bring together community voices, thought leaders, and changemakers to explore the realities of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship and co-create resources, programs, […]

You’ve heard the phrase, adapt or die and we don’t want to be dramatic, but the same holds true in business. Love it or hate it, AI is here, and the businesses that don’t adapt will quickly become irrelevant and die. Yikes! Join this group discussion hosted by Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, and […]

Business for Inclusion – SME Edition Reforma Avenue, Mexico City About the Mission As 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. This high-impact event will bring together Canadian SMEs, Mexican SMEs, and leading Mexican […]

Ivy + Dean Consulting is a company that was founded in small cities that are often overlooked: Regina and Yellowknife. As they’ve grown the business, Jacq and Risa have both regularly been asked variations of the question: ‘When will i+d open an office in Toronto?’ These questions usually come from people who have never lived […]

Ready to put inclusion into daily practice? For our final What’s the Buzz of the year, we are excited to welcome back Rachel Glover (she/her), VP of Learning & Development at STEM Consulting and experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion facilitator for part 2 of Turning Awareness Into Action: The Applied Inclusion Workshop where we will be focused […]

Join us on Thursday, December 4th from 2–3 PM ET for a vibrant hour of intentional networking, authentic visibility, and plenty of “omg, same!” moments with fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and changemakers. This session will be hosted by the one and only Andrew ACE Edwards of DesignACE. Whether you’re coming to share a new idea, find your next creative partner, […]

Brought to you by Queer Business BC and Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce Join us at Queer Business BC x Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) Queer Holiday Market at The Birdhouse (Vancouver) for a festive celebration of all things queer and holiday! Hosted by the incomparable Hotmale, this year’s market will feature 15 incredible […]

Networking is hands down the fastest way to get clients but it can trigger a lot of big feelings around rejection, fear of putting yourself out there, social anxiety, or just feeling icky. Real talk: Great networkers aren’t born, they’re made! Every entrepreneur can turn themselves into a fabulous conversationalist who can spot an opportunity […]

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new initiative designed to bring our community closer than ever before. For the first time, CQCC is hosting a series of casual, non-programmed regional meetups across Canada! This is your opportunity to connect with fellow members, forge new relationships, and grow your network in a relaxed, local setting. Forget the […]

Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed specifically for queer businesses, creatives, and professionals!  In this session, you’ll discover how to:  This workshop lays the foundation for the full series; including Workshop 2 (F.I.R.E.: Financial Independence & Early Retirement) and Workshop 3 (Estate Planning & Risk Management). To get the most out of […]