Certification and membership open doors to contracts most members are structurally too small to bid alone. The gap is rarely ambition or capability. It is capacity, and the fastest way to manufacture capacity is partnership. In one hour, Aaron Cruikshank walks through how supplier partnerships actually work: subcontracting, teaming agreements and joint ventures compared on […]
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 […]
Join us for an intimate and highly curated leadership forum designed to foster meaningful engagement between TD leaders and CQCC’s most established entrepreneurs and diverse suppliers. Business Connect MTL blends thought leadership, strategic dialogue, and facilitated networking to create high-value business development opportunities, while advancing inclusive procurement and long-term partnership pathways. Through facilitated discussions and […]
Most suppliers hit a ceiling where the next contract is bigger than they can deliver alone. Partnership is how you get past it, and this is a hands-on hour spent doing exactly that. Everyone starts from the same anonymized real opportunity, so a solopreneur and a fifteen-person firm are on common ground from minute one. […]
The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is looking for Participants: IP Bootcamp for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs – 2026. Apply today!
The Connection Café: Your monthly blend that brews networks, and big ideas Join us on Thursday, September 24th 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 […]
Creating spaces where 2SLGBTQI+ people feel genuinely welcomed, respected, and safe takes more than good intentions. Rainbow Registered offers a clear, credible way to turn commitment into action. This information session is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of Rainbow Registered accreditation and what it can offer your organisation, your staff, and the communities […]
Night of Distinction, CQCC’s regional celebration of excellence in queer entrepreneurship, is coming to Calgary for an evening dedicated to recognition, connection, and impact! Join us on October 13, 2026.
Join us for two practical 90-minute workshops designed to help Canadian businesses better understand the Japanese market and prepare for successful engagement in Japan. Led by Dr. Jackie F Steele, the sessions will provide insights into the Japanese business environment, including how to effectively position your company and offerings in the market, identify opportunities, and […]
Night of Distinction arrives in Calgary for our final stop of the year! Join us on October 29, 2026, as we celebrate excellence in queer entrepreneurship and the communities helping it thrive.
Join us for two practical 90-minute workshops designed to help Canadian businesses better understand the Japanese market and prepare for successful engagement in Japan. Led by Dr. Jackie F Steele, the sessions will provide insights into the Japanese business environment, including how to effectively position your company and offerings in the market, identify opportunities, and build meaningful business […]
Save the date – CQCC’s 11th Annual Black & White Gala is set for November 13, 2026! Will you be joining us to celebrate at the Carlu?