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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241231T233000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20241129T051648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181638Z UID:10002133-1733137200-1735687800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:The CQCC Holiday Gift Guide 2024 is now live—start shopping today! DESCRIPTION:Explore the CQCC Holiday Gift Guide 2024\, featuring offerings from 2SLGBTQI+ and ally businesses\, including Rainbow Registered accredited spaces and CQCC-certified Diverse Suppliers. From handcrafted treasures to unforgettable experiences\, find meaningful gifts that celebrate inclusivity and support a diverse community of entrepreneurs and business owners. Start discovering your perfect holiday gift today! Make sure to share it with others. \n\n\n\nGood things come to those who wait. Holiday Gift Guide is live! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cglcc-holiday-gift-guide-2024/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Featured-Carrousel-3240-×-1350-px-1920-×-1080-px-4-e1731095328578.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20241001T201401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181600Z UID:10002126-1732629600-1732633200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet CIBC! DESCRIPTION:CIBC’s commitment to a fair and inclusive work environment extends into the supplier community. We aim to do business with suppliers who reflect our employees\, clients\, and the communities we serve\, utilizing a fair and inclusive procurement program to select and manage our supplier relationships. \n\n\n\nWe are dedicated to maximizing opportunities for diverse businesses while striving to support enterprises whose employee base and supply chain reflect a diverse workforce. Our goals include: \n\n\n\nOur goals include: \n\n\n\n\nExpand access for small and diverse suppliers in our procurement processes.\n\n\n\nPartner with suppliers who prioritize diversity in their supply chains.\n\n\n\nOffer mentorship and guidance to help small and diverse businesses thrive.\n\n\n\nChampion the success of small and diverse suppliers within CIBC and industry networks.\n\n\n\nEngage in initiatives and events that promote growth and opportunities for diverse business communities.\n\n\n\n\nThe need for goods and services is determined based on the specific requirements of CIBC’s lines of business\, which include: \n\n\n\n\nSoftware for Recruitment: CRM Tools\, Chatbots and Digital Transformation Tools\n\n\n\nHuman Resources\n\n\n\nTalent Acquisition\n\n\n\nProfessional Services\n\n\n\nSoftware and Services\n\n\n\nHardware and Telecommunications\n\n\n\nBusiness Process Outsourcing\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecific services you are looking to procure: \n\nSoftware Tools for Recruitment: CRM\, Chatbots and Digital Transformation Tools\n\n\n\nHuman Resources\n\n\n\nTalent Acquisition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Riano \n\n \n \n Sr. Consultant\, Supplier Diversity and Procurement Governance \n \n \n CIBC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Carr \n\n \n \n Director\, Procurement Operations \n \n \n CIBC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rupan Regis \n\n \n \n Senior Consultant\, Talent Acquisition \n \n \n CIBC \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tanzila Ahmed \n\n \n \n Consultant\, Talent Acquisition Strategy and Operation \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Kennedy \n\n \n \n Senior Contract Specialist\, HR Contract Management \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nInterested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CQCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CQCC\, click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-cibc/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/Meet-The-Buyer-2024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20241001T200314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181557Z UID:10002125-1730210400-1730214000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet TJX Canada! DESCRIPTION:At TJX\, inclusion and diversity have been an important part of who we are for many years. The value we place on diversity extends across our organization and includes our effort to find opportunities for diverse suppliers. \n\n\n\nThrough our work\, we aim to create meaningful partnerships\, increase opportunities for growth and development for diverse businesses\, and help contribute to the economic well-being of our communities. \n\n\n\nAll diverse-owned businesses are encouraged to register on our supplier diversity portal. While registering with us does not guarantee a business opportunity\, it helps us better understand suppliers’ capabilities and experience. We contact suppliers that meet our criteria if we have an appropriate\, matching opportunity to participate in the request for proposal process or ask that suppliers submit requirements for consideration. \n\n\n\nCategories we support: \n\n\n\nServices: \n\n\n\n\nHuman Resources\n\n\n\nTravel\n\n\n\nMarketing\n\n\n\nProfessional Services\n\n\n\nPayments\n\n\n\nConstruction\n\n\n\nFixtures\n\n\n\nLoss Prevention\n\n\n\n\nSupply Chain: \n\n\n\n\nLogistics\n\n\n\nDistribution Services\n\n\n\nSupplies\n\n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CQCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CQCC\, click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa Atkinson \n\n \n \n Manager of Global Supplier Diversity \n \n \n TJX \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cathy Proikakis \n\n \n \n Manager of\, Global Category Management \n \n \n TJX \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keri Coles \n\n \n \n Category Manager – Marketing\, Professional Services \n \n \n TJX URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-tjx-canada/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/Meet-The-Buyer-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240712T000330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181313Z UID:10002092-1728482400-1728486000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Building Generational Wealth and Wellbeing in Marginalized Communities: Practical Strategies and Skills DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical and informative webinar designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to build generational wealth. In this session\, you’ll discover inclusive strategies that not only help in the accumulation of wealth but also ensure its preservation and growth across generations. \n\n\n\nParticipants will delve into actionable insights on how to create lifelong habits that foster financial security and prosperity. These strategies are tailored to be inclusive\, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. The webinar will address the importance of financial education\, smart investment practices\, and the role of community support in achieving long-term financial goals. \n\n\n\nIn addition to financial strategies\, the webinar will explore the crucial link between positive well-being and wealth creation. Participants will learn how maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle can directly influence financial success. By understanding the impact of mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being on decision-making and financial resilience\, attendees will be equipped with a holistic approach to wealth-building. \n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for anyone looking to create a sustainable financial legacy while also nurturing their overall well-being. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your wealth-building strategies\, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical steps to help you achieve your goals. \n\n\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS  \n\n\n\n\n\nDefining Generational Wealth \n\n\n\nPractical Wealth Building Strategies\n\n\n\nWell-Being Planning\n\n\n\nFinding Support \n\n\n\n\nSince 2001\, Browns Consulting has provided accessible and transformative speaking and training to a diverse clientele. Tenniel is a highly sought professional speaker and registered psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. Marcus is an inspiring storyteller\, trans inclusion speaker and wealth building expert with over 20 years of experience in the customer service\, retail management and financial services industries. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marcus Brown (He/Him) \n\n \n \n Founder \n \n \n Brown's Consulting \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Marcus Brown (He/Him) \n\n \n \n Founder \n \n \n Brown's Consulting \n \n \n Since 2001\, Browns Consulting has provided accessible and transformative speaking and training to a diverse clientele. Tenniel is a highly sought professional speaker and registered psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience. Marcus is an inspiring storyteller\, trans inclusion speaker and wealth building expert with over 20 years of experience in the customer service\, retail management and financial services industries. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/building-generational-wealth-and-wellbeing-in-marginalized-communities-practical-strategies-and-skills/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/7-oWR3D9.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240903T171701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181443Z UID:10002109-1727272800-1727276400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinaires du Mercredi: Le « Thought Leadership » pour les entrepreneur.e.s DESCRIPTION:Le « thought leadership » est un outil crucial pour les personnes entrepreneures qui cherchent à se positionner en tant qu’expertes dans leur domaine et à attirer leurs clientèles cibles.  \n\n\n\nCet atelier vous apprendra à vous positionner en tant que leader dans votre secteur. Apprenez à partager des informations\, à développer votre marque et à influencer votre public pour stimuler la croissance de votre entreprise. Cet atelier est parfait pour les personnes entrepreneures (en particulier dans les domaines de la prestation de services professionnels) qui cherchent à établir leur autorité et à inspirer l’innovation. \n\n\n\nFor non-Francophone attendees\, EN translations/captions will be offered. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn LeBlanc \n\n \n \n Consultante principale \n \n \n LeBlanc u0026 Co. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Kathryn LeBlanc \n\n \n \n Consultante principale \n \n \n LeBlanc u0026 Co. \n \n \n Kathryn leBlanc est la consultante principale chez LeBlanc (u0026amp; co.) Communications — une agence de communications et de design au service des organisations à impact social. Depuis près de trois ans\, LeBlanc (u0026amp; co.) a bâti une marque établie\, servi des dizaines de clients et s’est développé jusqu’à devenir une équipe de quatre personnes à temps plein. Kathryn est une experte en communications. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinaires-du-mercredi-le-thought-leadership-pour-les-entrepreneurs/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/2024-Webinar-Wednesdays-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240821T231353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181432Z UID:10002107-1724767200-1724770800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the City of Brampton DESCRIPTION:The Purchasing Division is part of the Office of the CAO and is t​he centralized group responsible for the procurement of all goods\, services and construction for the City. Purchasing uses a variety of procurement methods\, in accordance with the Purchasing By-law\, encouraging the competitive bid process. Purchasing adopts the goal of fairness by ensuring that all who wish to compete for the opportunity to sell to the City can do so.​ \n\n\n\nIn line with Brampton City Council’s priorities of creating more opportunities and embedding diversity in our operations\, the City launched a Supply Chain Diversity program. \n\n\n\nWe have embedded​ supplier diversity as part of the City’s Invitational Procurement process ($25\,000 to $100\,000). Suppliers who would like to participate in this program will have to be certified as a diverse supplier through established non-profit Supplier Certification Organizations. \n\n\n\nGoods and services the City of Brampton purchases to name a few: \n\n\n\n•       Construction of buildings and infrastructure \n\n\n\n•       Renovation and Maintenance of buildings \n\n\n\n•       Snow removal and landscaping services \n\n\n\n•       Janitorial services \n\n\n\n•       Security services \n\n\n\n•       Electrical services \n\n\n\n•       Plumbing services \n\n\n\n•       Office supplies \n\n\n\n•       Consulting and professional services \n\n\n\n•       Fleet vehicles \n\n\n\n•       Clothing\, Uniforms\, Safety Clothing \n\n\n\n•       Pest control services \n\n\n\n•       Concession Foods and Equipment \n\n\n\n•       Courier services \n\n\n\n•       Specialized equipment for Fire and Emergency Services  \n\n\n\n•       Fuel \n\n\n\n•       Advertising \n\n\n\n•       Specialized services for the Rose Theatre \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Claudia Santeramo (She/Her) \n\n \n Manager\, Procurement Performance \n \n \n \n City of Brampton URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-the-city-of-brampton/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/Meet-The-Buyer-2024-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240712T000315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181256Z UID:10002087-1723136400-1723147200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Edmonton 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Learning and Networking Evening  DESCRIPTION:AUG 8\, 2024 | EDMONTON\n\n\n\nJoin Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce and the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurial community! \n\n\n\nThe evening will kick off with engaging speakers followed by delicious hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to network with fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and ecosystem organizations. Reserve your spot today and be part of a dynamic community driving positive change and inclusion in business. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person event that’s absolutely FREE!   \n\n\n\nThis event will take place from 5-8pm MDT at LAST (10242 106 Street\, Edmonton\, AB). \n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:30pm: Registration   \n\n\n\n5:30 – 5:45pm:  Opening remarks   \n\n\n\n5:45 – 6:30 pm:  Speakers    \n\n\n\n6:30 – 8:00pm : Networking\, Mingling and Hors D’oeuvres  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration has now closed. For any questions about the event or late registrations\, please email chris.mariano@queerchamber.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYOUR SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nEvent Host\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Mariano (he/him\, il/lui) \n\n \n \n CQCC Business Development Manager\, West \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel: The Power of Mentorship and Community for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Rheubottom (he/him) \n\n \n Moderator \n \n \n Executive Director\, Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Chúk Odenigbo (il/lui\, he/him) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Community Development Project Manager at the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connie Stacey (she/her) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n CEO and Founder Grengine Inc (CQCC Certified Supplier) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Idara Effiom (she/her\, elle) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n CQCC Manager\, Mentorship \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Tsonev (he/him) \n\n \n Panelist \n \n \n Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Board Treasurer URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/edmonton-learning-networking-evening/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,safespace,website-user ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Edmonton-Networking-CQCC-x-AB-LGBTQ-CoC-Landscape-6-v6y36T.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240712T000147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181236Z UID:10002083-1719925200-1719928800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Queer Bizz - All things Supplier Diversity! (July 2024) DESCRIPTION:The QueerBizz program call is a quarterly event held on the first Tuesday every three months\, designed to connect suppliers within our network. \n\n\n\nWho can join this call? \n\n\n\n\nCQCC-Certified suppliers.\n\n\n\n\n\nThose in the process/pipeline to becoming certified diverse suppliers.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect from this call? \n\n\n\n\nThis call provides a platform for suppliers to meet and network with one another and stay updated with the latest news and information.\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture sessions will feature a spotlight presentation from one supplier\, allowing participants to gain deeper insights into the work and contributions of their peers. This collaborative space fosters stronger relationships and encourages mutual growth and support within the community.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the inaugural session on the 2nd of July\, 1-2 PM ET. Do note\, for this inaugural session\, a spotlight presentation from a supplier will not take place. \n\n\n\nThe registration link for this session will be emailed in advance to all eligible businesses. \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Queer Bizz sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CQCC\, click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/queer-bizz-all-things-supplier-diversity-july-2024/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Queer-Bizz-8rEzxU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181055Z UID:10002057-1718193600-1718384400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:DEFY CONFERENCE 2024 DESCRIPTION:CAMSC\, CQCC\, and IWSCC\, (SDAC) together with WEConnect International as the event partner\, join forces to bring you an unmatched diverse supplier experience. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/defy-conference-2024/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240614T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181109Z UID:10002061-1718175600-1718373600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:DEFY 2024 DESCRIPTION:Dates: June 12\, 2024 7:00 am – June 14\, 2024 2:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Le Centre Sheraton Hotel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now for Canada’s largest Supplier Diversity event!\n\n\n\nThis year\, CAMSC\, CQCC\, and IWSCC\, (SDAC) together with WEConnect International as the event partner\, join forces to bring you an unmatched diverse supplier experience. We have combined our programming to forge the future of Supplier Diversity in Canada and beyond. Our three-day conference welcomes hundreds of suppliers and corporations from across four vibrant networks\, giving you unprecedented opportunities for learning\, connection\, and growth. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at DEFY 2024\n\n\n\n\nInspirational Keynotes: Hear from industry leaders and gain insights that will help shape your growth in meaningful ways.\n\n\n\nDiverse Networking Opportunities: Forge connections with like-minded entrepreneurs and corporate leaders\, and open the door to valuable new partnerships.\n\n\n\nInteractive Workshops: Sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve with engaging breakout sessions. Expand on topics such as AI\, Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, and Sustainability to take your knowledge to the next level.\n\n\n\nTrade Show Floor: Showcase your business and connect with new partners through a dynamic trade show featuring sponsors\, corporations and suppliers from all industries and tiers.\n\n\n\nExclusive Matchmaking Sessions: Tailored specifically for certified suppliers and corporate partners\, these sessions open the door to strategic collaborations across the SDAC network.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForge the Future at DEFY 2024\n\n\n\nAs we navigate the rapidly changing waters in both political and economic spheres\, we often ask ourselves how to DEFY the odds. How do we challenge tradition and encourage new and innovative solutions? How do we channel our companies in the right direction? Ultimately\, how do we support and facilitate our companies to grow and expand their footprint across borders? \n\n\n\nOver the last few years\, we have recognized that a diverse supply chain is a resilient supply chain. Flexibility to pivot is critical when the environment is ever-changing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More and Register Now! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/defy-2024/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/DefyConference_WebBanner_ThemePicture_700x350-qLXdpi.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181047Z UID:10002055-1715857200-1715875200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC Connect: Panel\, Networking and Matchmaking DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 16\, 2024 11:00 am – May 16\, 2024 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nIn-person and free to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to all\, discover a dynamic environment where 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs\, corporate leaders\, and allies converge to unlock new opportunities\, foster meaningful connections\, and drive sustainable success. From insightful panel discussions to networking\, immerse yourself in a transformative experience crafted to amplify 2SLGBTQI+ voices and drive impactful change in the business landscape. Spanning across Toronto and Vancouver simultaneously\, CQCC Connect promises an unforgettable experience packed with opportunities to connect\, learn\, and grow together. \n\n\n\nBut that’s not all – brace yourself for the highlight of the day: our exclusive matchmaking sessions. Tailored specifically for CQCC-certified suppliers and corporate partners\, these sessions are your ticket to unlocking strategic collaborations and seizing exciting business opportunities. Whether you’re seeking innovative solutions or looking to expand your network of diverse suppliers\, our matchmaking platform connects you with the perfect match to fuel your success. \n\n\n\nLimited seats available – register now to guarantee your spot at this exclusive event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Toronto\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR VANCOUVER\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n11 am – 12 pm: Registration and opening remarks\n\n\n\n12 pm – 1 pm: Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n1 pm – 2 pm: Lunch & Networking\n\n\n\n2 pm – 4 pm: Matchmaking (The matchmaking session is exclusively for CQCC-certified suppliers and corporate partners)\n\n\n\n\nBoth events are hosted by BDC URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cglcc-connect-panel-networking-and-matchmaking/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/General-invite-e1712764613263-dxEcgc.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181128Z UID:10002066-1715169600-1715173200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:From Fear to Freedom (How Changing Gender Transformed My Life) DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 8\, 2024 12:00 pm – May 8\, 2024 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nIn this candid keynote\, Kate Madden will share her personal journey of coming out as a transgender woman at the age of 40 after a successful career as an Account Executive at one of the big three insurance companies. Through the course of the hour\, Kate will share how this life-changing decision impacted her relationships\, parenting\, friendships\, work and – ultimately – identity. Kate recognized a lack of resources and stories of gender transition for people in their 30s\, 40s and 50s and started a YouTube channel to share her experiences of gender transition\, parenting while Trans\, navigating divorce\, dating\, work\, religion and so on and so on; five years later her videos have been watched more than 200K times and has expanded her social media platform to build an inclusive and supportive community.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTakeaways: \n\n\n\nKate’s story will demonstrate how embracing authenticity and vulnerability can make you a better person\, parent\, friend\, and co-worker and how others can learn from this to help build a more compassionate and inclusive workplace and society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate Madden \n\n \n Group Account Executive \n \n \n \n Equitable Life URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/from-fear-to-freedom-how-changing-gender-transformed-my-life/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/From-Fear-To-Freedom-Webinar-Poster-VAGXcE.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181043Z UID:10002053-1713718800-1714132800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC Trade Mission to Brazil DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 21\, 2024 5:00 pm – April 26\, 2024 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: São Paulo\, Brazil \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCQCC is leading a Trade Mission to São Paulo\, Brazil\, in April 2024! \n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE DELEGATE DIRECTORY!\n\n\n\n\nAre you a Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur? We want you to come with us to Brazil! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHY PARTICIPATE?\n\n\n\n\nPromote your business across Trade Commissioner Service Canada and with our Global Affiliates in new markets with top 2SLGBTQI+ businesses\, corporates\, and allied business leaders on this historic first Trade Mission to São Paulo\, Brazil! \n\n\n\nEnjoy a rich networking environment amongst like-minded business people and organizations who are ready to meet and help 2SLGBTQI+ businesses gain a foothold in the market.\n\n\n\nLearn about supplier diversity and explore opportunities with South America’s Largest Economy and the opportunities that exist for Canadian Business down South. \n\n\n\nTake part in programming organized specifically for the Canadian delegation to match your business with corporate partners keen to work with you.  \n\n\n\nMaking time to make connections works! Each year the delegates who attend our Trade Missions report that the introductions and networking made possible by participating helped their company forge valuable business connections and/or make inroads into a valued market.\n\n\n\nParticipating could qualify you to certify your 2SLGBTQI+ business at no cost to you via TCS’s new certification grant opportunity.\n\n\n\n\n*There will be translators accessible to the delegation while in Brazil. \n\n\n\nMore details to come! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?\n\n\n\n\nCanadian 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs* looking to learn more about supplier-diversity programs and/or seeking businesses or supplier-diversity opportunities in Brazil.\n\n\n\nQualified Corporate companies from abroad and Canada seeking networking opportunities with 2SLGBTQI+ suppliers and Global Affiliate business networks can be involved as partners\, sponsors\, and more.\n\n\n\n\n*SMEs will benefit most if they are currently certified 2SLGBTQI+ business enterprises through the CQCC\, or be eligible for certification as an 2SLGBTQI+ business enterprise. For more information on eligibility\, and certification contact Cass@queerchamber.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFUNDING\n\n\n\nYou may qualify for funding to support your participation in this mission! \n\n\n\nWe will be supporting you to apply directly for funding via CanExport SME. CanExport that may cover up to 50% of your eligible costs. CanExport\, eligible costs may include:  \n\n\n\n\n50% Travel Airfare: (with restrictions)50% Accommodation Per Diem.\n\n\n\n50% Local Transit Costs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTESTIMONIAL  \n\n\n\n2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses that participated in our previous Trade Missions called the experience “invaluable” and felt confident that concrete economic benefits would result\, both in terms of building and expanding business connections and partnerships\, as well as securing real contract opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\nInterested? Contact Cass@queerchamber.ca for more information. \n\n\n\nLooking to certify your company as an 2SLGBTQI+ owned business? Contact Cass Elliott for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLENGTH OF TIME & TRAVEL DATES\n\n\n\nApril 21-26\, 2024. \n\n\n\nDates are tentative: final dates and suggested travel times will shared upon successful acceptance of your application to join as a delegate on the Trade Mission. Reach out if you have any questions! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cglcc-trade-mission-to-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/BRAZIL-copy-VOvoNM.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181023Z UID:10002047-1712847600-1712851200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Combatting Queer Entrepreneurial Loneliness with Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 11\, 2024 3:00 pm – April 11\, 2024 4:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter blues made your Q1 harder than you expected? \n\n\n\nFelt sad about your sales during the winter time? \n\n\n\nAre you trying to manage your business and feeling exhausted and lonely? \n\n\n\nLet’s talk about the importance of mental health\, psychosocial support\, and some available resources. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free online webinar discussing Queer Entrepreneurial Loneliness\, featuring guest speaker Rafael Torres! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rafael\n\n\n\nRafael Torres is the Manager of Mental Health Services at ACT\, a not-for-profit that provides mental health services\, social support and employment services for people living with and at increased risk for HIV and other STIs in Toronto\, ON. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/combatting-queer-entrepreneurial-loneliness/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/EPISODE-2-pf2h2E.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181044Z UID:10002054-1712660400-1712674800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:[SAVE THE DATE] Masterclass: Creating content on TikTok DESCRIPTION: URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/save-the-date-masterclass-creating-content-on-tiktok/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181007Z UID:10002042-1710856800-1710860400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer – City of Toronto DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 19\, 2024 2:00 pm – March 19\, 2024 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity of Toronto – The Municipal Government provides programs and services to Toronto residents\, businesses\, and visitors. Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse cities.This session is for CQCC certified suppliers only! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the session\, the City of Toronto will address: \n\n\n\n\nExciting news and developments within your organization in regard to procurement and supplier diversity.\n\n\n\nSpecifics on visibility and winning contracts with your organization.\n\n\n\nCurrent procurement needs (Please see the list below)\n\n\n\nHigh spend or common areas for procurement for your organization.\n\n\n\n\nPlus: \n\n\n\n\nCity’s Procurement types\, methods and social procurement policy/program\n\n\n\nRegistration in Ariba and other procurement platforms that the City is using.\n\n\n\nSome highlights and success stories\n\n\n\nSome City’s programs or workshops available to suppliers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Service Areas –Architectural ServicesArtisansBranding and graphic designCatering (food vending\, vegan options\, gluten-free\, pastry and cafés)Cleaning products and services (including waste removal\, and window cleaning)Clothing\, footwear and rainwearConstruction servicesConsulting (including management\, human resources\, communications\, environment\, landscape\, and drafting)Courier servicesElectrical products and servicesEngineering servicesEvent planningFloristsFuel and chemical products supplyGraffiti removersHVAC suppliesInterior designIT products and servicesLegal servicesMachine shop equipment and toolsMarketing (including advertising\, promotions and communications)Medical supplies and hospital furnishingsOffice furnitureOffice SuppliesPPE and safety equipmentPrinting servicesPromotional productsPublishingSignageSofwareSurveyorsTraining \n\n\n\nCQCC’s certified suppliers can contact their procurement team (Socialprocurement@toronto.ca) before the session to have you included in their Diverse Supplier List. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Al Balkhi (she/her) \n\n \n Coordinator\, Purchasing Services \n \n \n \n Social Procurement – Policy and Program Planning \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CQCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CQCC\, click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-the-buyer-city-toronto/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Toronto.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181034Z UID:10002051-1709125200-1717167600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:2024 EY/CQCC Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 28\, 2024 1:00 pm – May 31\, 2024 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce\, in collaboration with EY\, invites CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business entrepreneurs to participate in the 2024 Virtual EY Pitch Series. This series comprises three Pitch Sessions throughout the year\, offering selected participants the opportunity to present their pitches to a panel of judges within a 10-minute timeframe. Judges will provide constructive feedback and tips to help entrepreneurs enhance their selling techniques to corporate buyers. \n\n\n\nThe pitch competition is only for CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business Entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nFormat of the 2024 EY Virtual Pitch Series: \n\n\n\n\nEach round will feature at least three participants.\n\n\n\nThe order of presenters will be randomly selected before the presentations.\n\n\n\nPresentations are limited to two individuals from each participating company.\n\n\n\nEach participant will deliver a ten-minute presentation focusing on their service and value proposition.\n\n\n\nA two-minute warning will be given\, and presentations must conclude after ten minutes.\n\n\n\nPresenters may use PowerPoint presentations\, handouts\, or videos.\n\n\n\n\nPrizes:Winners of each round will be paired with mentors to prepare for the Finale in May. \n\n\n\n\nBest Pitch: Full scholarship to the Supplier Diversity Professional Excellence\, Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth (approximate value: $4\,000US).\n\n\n\nRunner Up: To be announced.\n\n\n\nThird Place: To be announced.\n\n\n\n\nDates (Subject to change): \n\n\n\n\nMARCH 14 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\nAPRIL 5 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\nAPRIL 18 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\nFINALE in May. Dates to be announced.\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive a calendar invite for your slot upon registration if you get in! \n\n\n\nMentorship:After the last pitch session on April 18th\, each finalist will be paired with a mentor from EY\, who will receive up to four hours of one-to-one mentoring to perfect their pitch. \n\n\n\nJudging:EY will secure a minimum of 5 judges for each session and the Finale. Candidates will be assessed on a scale of 1-5 for the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation materials\n\n\n\nVerbal communications\n\n\n\nNon-verbal communications\n\n\n\nUse of time\n\n\n\nCommunication of core service(s)\n\n\n\nValue proposition\n\n\n\n\nEY is committed to maintaining a diverse supplier base and building relationships with suppliers that reflect the market\, clients and communities they serve. EY seeks to actively identify\, develop\, and do business with diverse suppliers as an integral component of its procurement activities. Their Inclusive and Sustainable Procurement team drives the supplier diversity initiative at EY to promote supplier inclusion. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/2024-ey-cglcc-pitch-competition/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,OUT For Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/2023-EYCQCC-Pitch-Competition-vFo7HP.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181002Z UID:10002040-1708448400-1708689600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC Trade Mission to New York City DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 20\, 2024 5:00 pm – February 23\, 2024 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nCQCC is leading a Trade Mission to New York City in February 2024!  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED \n\n\n\nWHY PARTICIPATE?  \n\n\n\n\nPromote your business across Trade Commissioner Service Canada and with our Global Affiliates in new markets with top 2SLGBTQI+Q businesses\, corporates\, and allied business leaders. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a rich networking environment amongst like-minded business people and organizations who are ready to meet and help 2SLGBTQI+ businesses gain a foothold in the market.\n\n\n\nLearn about supplier diversity and explore opportunities with Canada’s new Free Trade Agreement CUSMAs and the opportunities that exist for certified 2SLGBTQI+Q-owned businesses.\n\n\n\nTake part in programming organized specifically for the Canadian delegation to match your business with corporate partners keen to work with you.  \n\n\n\nMaking time to make connections works! Each year the delegates who attend our Trade Missions report that the introductions and networking made possible by participating  helped their company forge valuable business connections and/or make inroads into a valued market.\n\n\n\nParticipating could qualify you to certify your 2SLGBTQI+ business at no cost to you via TCS’s new certification grant opportunity.\n\n\n\nCQCC has secured additional funding that may cover up to 50% of your travel and accommodation per diems as a CQCC certified business (with support from CanExport).\n\n\n\n\nMore details to come!  \n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?  \n\n\n\n\nCanadian 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs* looking to learn more about supplier-diversity programs and/or seeking businesses or supplier-diversity opportunities in the North American region. \n\n\n\nQualified Corporate companies from abroad and Canada seeking networking opportunities with 2SLGBTQI+Q suppliers and Global Affiliate business networks can be involved as partners\, sponsors\, and more.\n\n\n\n\n*SMEs will benefit most if they are currently certified 2SLGBTQI+ business enterprises through the CQCC\, or be eligible for certification as an 2SLGBTQI+ business enterprise. For more information on eligibility\, and certification contact Cass@queerchamber.ca. \n\n\n\nTESTIMONIAL   \n\n\n\n2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses that participated in our previous Trade Missions called the experience “invaluable” and felt confident that concrete economic benefits would result\, both in terms of building and expanding business connections and partnerships\, as well as securing real contract opportunities.  \n\n\n\nContact Us \n\n\n\nInterested? Contact Cass@queerchamber.ca for more information. \n\n\n\nLooking to certify your company as an 2SLGBTQI+ owned business? Contact Cass Elliott for more information.  \n\n\n\nLENGTH OF TIME & TRAVEL DATES:    \n\n\n\nFebruary 20-23\, 2024. \n\n\n\nDates are tentative: final dates and suggested travel times will shared upon successful acceptance of your application to join as a delegate on the Trade Mission. Reach out if you have any questions!  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION NOW CLOSED URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/2024-nyc-trade-mission/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/1-1-QSvgYu.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181013Z UID:10002045-1708444800-1708452000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:In-Person: Fireside Chat with Swish Goswami + Networking DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 20\, 2024\, 4:00 pm – February 2024 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a FREE absolute banger event with Swish Goswami\, followed by Networking on the 40th Floor at EY\, Toronto. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAt the age of 20\, Swish Goswami’s business was valued in the millions. Through trial and error\, he learned how to build a product and market it to millions of consumers and how to effectively hire/manage a team\, fundraise\, and bring on customers/partners. \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Goswami will share his entrepreneurial playbook and the A-Zs on starting a business from scratch\, including conceptualizing an idea\, collecting early customer feedback\, scale\, etc. He draws lessons and experiences from his new book\, The Young Entrepreneur\, and speaks candidly on the importance of entrepreneurs prioritizing their mental health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n3:30 pm – 4 pm: Registration & Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n4 pm – 4:15 pm: Opening Remarks and Introductions\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 pm – 5 pm: Fireside Chat\n\n\n\n\n\n5 pm – 5:30 pm: Interactive session\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 6 pm: Networking\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFood and Beverages will be served during the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speaker\n\n\n\nSwish Goswami built a multi-hyphenate career by the age of 26. He has started six high-impact ventures across four industries and is currently the CEO and co-founder of Surf\, a tech company providing brands with a better way to engage and understand consumers while compensating them for their data. His company has worked with some of the biggest brands\, including Netflix\, Sony Music\, L’Oreal\, Electronic Arts\, Hewlett Packard\, Amazon Prime Gaming\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Swish Goswami \n\n \n CEO\, Surf Startup Canada’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Swish Goswami \n\n \n CEO\, Surf Startup Canada’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year \n \n \n \n \n A disruptor\, curator\, and builder\, Goswami explores entrepreneurship\, mental health\, personal branding\, and trends influencing technology and business today.rnrnGoswami co-founded Surf with the vision to build an equitable data economy. This revolutionary browser extension passively rewards over 300\,000 people for their everyday browsing and helps them save when shopping with their favourite brands. Since its launch in 2021\, the company has made two acquisitions and raised over $8M from several NBA players\, unicorn founders\, and venture firms.rnrnA four-time TEDx speaker\, Goswami is the bestselling author of The Young Entrepreneur and the host of Track Limits\, a motorsport podcast that shares inspiring stories from Formula 1 drivers\, mechanics/engineers\, and team bosses. He is also an investor and advisor to popular social companies\, such as FaZe Clan\, Wombo AI\, Othership\, and the League of Innovators\, through his angel fund\, AGEX.rnrnIn recognition of his entrepreneurial and philanthropic achievements\, Goswami was inducted into Plan Canada’s “Top 20 under 20” and Bay Street Bull’s “30 under 30”\, recognized as LinkedIn’s Top Voice and Startup Canada’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year\, and awarded thernUnited Nation’s Outstanding Youth Leadership award. Most recently\, Goswami was named to The Peak’s 2023 list of emerging leaders\, as a young leader helping to shape Canada’s economy\, culture\, and society. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/in-person-fireside-chat-with-swish-goswami-networking/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Swish-Goswami-2-cLpY9k.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180942Z UID:10002036-1707908400-1707912000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:The Entrepreneur’s Manifesto DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 14\, 2024 11:00 am – February 14\, 2024 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperiences and insights from over 20 years of working with entrepreneurs \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will share insights\, lessons learned (mine and yours!)\, tips and techniques on everything from Relationship Management to Client Management and Marketing! \n\n\n\nThis is an interactive\, facilitated\, shared learning experience\, and not a 1-hour presentation\, so bring your own learnings and lessons learned and be prepared to share them. \n\n\n\nCome prepared to meet other entrepreneurs\, learn and engage with this great community. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gregg Brown \n\n \n Entrepreneur Thought Leader Author \n \n \n \n \n \n Gregg Brown LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Gregg Brown \n\n \n Entrepreneur Thought Leader Author \n \n \n \n \n Over 30 years ago\, Gregg was part of the ground-breaking team that opened the first wave of Starbucks stores in Canada. Since then\, as a speaker and consultant\, he has worked with leaders all over the planet ranging from Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson u0026amp; Johnson\, and TD Bank through to international humanitarian organizations including the UN\, Habitat for Humanity and the CDC.rnrnGregg has mentored and coached entrepreneurs for many years. He currently mentors veterans and ex-military with the Prince’s Trust Canada and entrepreneurs with the CQCC – Canada’s National 2SLGBTQI+ chamber of commerce.rnrnHe’s shared his ideas on Change and the Future of Work in Forbes\, Newsweek\, Rolling Stone\, and Entrepreneur amongst others.rnrnGregg holds a Master’s of Social Science Degree from the University of Leicester in the UK\, with a focus on organizational psychology\, leadership and performance and is an Associate Member of the American Psychological Association.rnrnHe is the author of Ready\, Set\, Change AGAIN! and and his latest book\, released in October\, is the #1 Amazon Bestseller\, Spark Action: How to Lead Change That Matters. \n \n \n \n \n Gregg Brown LinkedIn URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/the-entrepreneurs-manifesto/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,National,National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/6-19EZjW.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180950Z UID:10002037-1706623200-1706626800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer – Manulife DESCRIPTION:Date: January 30\, 2024 2:00 pm – January 30\, 2024 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManulife Financial / John Hancock Financial is a publicly traded leading international financial services provider\, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. \n\n\n\nWe serve over 34 million customers (individuals\, businesses\, and institutions) worldwide with support from our more than 40\,000 employees\, over 116\,000 agents\, and thousands of distribution partners. \n\n\n\nWith our wide array of products and services\, we help our customers protect their loved ones\, grow their wealth\, improve their health – and build their futures. \n\n\n\nWe believe our greatest contribution to society is the products we provide\, which help make people’s decisions easier and lives better. \n\n\n\nWe also make meaningful impacts by adhering to the strongest standards of conduct\, through environmental responsibility\, philanthropy\, employee volunteerism\, promoting health and wellness\, and much more. \n\n\n\nManulife makes decisions easier and lives better: Our core values include doing the right thing and sharing our humanity. That’s why we partner with like-minded organizations to support the needs of our customers and drive meaningful change. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speakers\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra M. Riano (She/Her) \n\n \n Supplier Diversity Manager \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Balkaran (He/Him) \n\n \n Director\, Supplier Diversity Lead \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CQCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CQCC\, click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-the-buyer-manulife/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Manulife-0HnWe1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180954Z UID:10002039-1702393200-1702400400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Networking Event with BNI Maritimes and Workspace Bayers Lake DESCRIPTION:Date: December 12\, 2023 3:00 pm – December 12\, 2023 5:00 pm AST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExciting news for the 2SLGBTQI+ professional community! We’re hosting a networking event at Workspace Bayer’s Lake in collaboration with BNI Maritimes Inc. \n\n\n\nThis is a fantastic chance for professionals and entrepreneurs to connect\, share ideas\, and explore new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to expand your network\, find collaborators\, or just meet peers from the community\, this event is for you. \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so don’t miss out on this unique networking opportunity. We’re excited to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/networking-opportunity-rainbow-networking-event-with-bni-maritimes/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Rainbow-Registered-Halifax-Networking-BNI-Maritime-1OncCp.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180940Z UID:10002034-1701255600-1701259200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Numbers to Navigate: Year-End Tax\, Accounting & Payroll Prep DESCRIPTION:Date: November 29\, 2023 11:00 am – November 29\, 2023 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful journey into financial preparedness at the exclusive workshop ‘Numbers to Navigate: Year-End Tax\, Accounting & Payroll Prep’\, presented by the experts at Zenbooks\, Canada’s go-to online accounting and bookkeeping firm. As the year draws to a close\, it’s the perfect time to equip yourself with essential knowledge to navigate your year-end business financials and proactively strategize for 2024 and beyond.  \n\n\n\n After the event Zenbooks’ is offering complimentary 1-1 consultations exclusively for CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business entrepreneurs of the CQCC. In these personalized 30-minute sessions\, connect with tax and accounting pros to address your unique challenges and future goals. Whether it’s tax queries or advice on accounting or payroll strategies\, Zenbooks will pair you with a specialist best suited to provide expert recommendations and tailored insights to help you elevate your business. \n\n\n\nAttend the workshop to know more about the availing the free consultations! \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speakers\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ashley Saunders \n\n \n Payroll Coordinator \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Van Dyke \n\n \n Tax Accountant \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victoria Squire\, CPA \n\n \n Senior Accountant \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madison Burns\, PCP \n\n \n Payroll Manager URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/numbers-to-navigate-year-end-tax-accounting-payroll-prep/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Panel-Promo-1dB2s0.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180914Z UID:10002028-1700049600-1700071200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Virtual One-on-One Matchmaking (Nov 15th\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:Date: November 15\, 2023 12:00 pm – November 15\, 2023 6:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCQCC’s One-on-One Virtual Matchmaking is a semi-annual event that brings together Certified 2SLGBTQI+Q Business Enterprises and CQCC corporate members. During each session\, 2SLGBTQI+BEs have the opportunity to present their business to our Corporate Members\, providing a perfect opportunity for them to learn about each unique 2SLGBTQI+BE in a concentrated environment. The matchmaking event is held in a completely virtual setting\, allowing attendees to book meeting times throughout the afternoon that fit best with personal scheduling.  \n\n\n\nWe would like to extend a Corporate/Supplier-only invitation for you to join us at our upcoming Virtual Matchmaking event on November 10th from 12 pm to 6 pm EDT. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will begin by hosting a Welcome Webinar from 12 pm to 12:30 pm EDT. Throughout the afternoon\, matchmakers can schedule 15 or 30 minutes one-on-one meetings. As an added benefit\, Certified Suppliers can schedule meetings with Corporate Members in attendance and fellow diverse suppliers.CQCC has engaged with mybusinessmatches.com for this event to create a technologically and socially-elevated matchmaking experience for corporate members and certified suppliers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by our friends at Realize and is open to only CQCC members. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/virtual-one-on-one-matchmaking-nov-15-2023/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Matchmaking-1-1-e1697216014736-PvXt8H.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180918Z UID:10002030-1699441200-1699444800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Insurance benefits for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:By Kate Madden URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/insurance-benefits-for-entrepreneurs/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Voting),Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Webinar-Wednesdays-webbanne-LA0kYj.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231231T235900 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180952Z UID:10002038-1698796800-1704067140@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Holiday Gift Guide 2023 DESCRIPTION:Dive into a world of unique\, inclusive gifts from Rainbow Registered accredited businesses. Support 2S2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses this festive season. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-holiday-gift-guide/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Untitled-design-e1699979035752-ChavsF.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231031T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231031T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180916Z UID:10002029-1698760800-1698764400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer – Sonami DESCRIPTION:Companies in the manufacturing industry\, SONAMI can support you with your R&D Leverage SONAMI support and partner with a post-secondary institution \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian companies within the manufacturing industry\, did you know you can get access to federal funding\, expertise from post-secondary institutions\, and state-of-the-art equipment through the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)? \n\n\n\nLet SONAMI be your in-house research and development (R&D) team. \n\n\n\nSONAMI is a Niagara College-led network of eleven post-secondary institutions\, who\, through their respective Research and Innovation Centres\, collaborate with small- and medium-sized companies to tackle their manufacturing-related challenges. \n\n\n\nWhy should you leverage support from SONAMI? \n\n\n\n\n1:1.2 match for company cash and in-kind contributions\n\nFor example: 10K invested into the project by SONAMI\, and $12K financed by the company (20% should be in cash the rest can be in-kind or cash)\n\n\n\n\n\nCompanies keep their Intellectual Property (IP)\n\n\n\nStreamlined application process (no long application form\, just contact SONAMI)\n\n\n\nCompanies approach with a concept and/or challenge\, then researchers develop and test innovative solutions that meet the manufacturer’s requirements\n\n\n\nNo administrative or compliance hassles\n\n\n\nServes companies in all of Canada\n\n\n\nContinual intake process\n\n\n\n\nCapabilities include:  \n\n\n\n\nautomation \n\n\n\nadditive manufacturing technologies \n\n\n\nproduct testing & validation\n\n\n\ninformation & communication technology (including cyber security)\n\n\n\nprocess optimization\n\n\n\nsimulation & modelling\n\n\n\ncommercialization and intellectual property protection support\, and many more\n\n\n\n\nYour company may be a good fit to work with SONAMI\, even though your challenge does not neatly fit with the capabilities mentioned above. For example\, SONAMI can help companies: \n\n\n\n\nreduce the carbon footprint in their packaging\n\n\n\nthat do not manufacture products\, but serve manufacturing companies\n\n\n\nprotect critical business data and information\n\n\n\n\nContact Mitchell Lutz\, Business Development Lead at SONAMI mlutz@niagaracollege.ca to discuss how you can leverage assistance from SONAMI for challenges your company is facing.  \n\n\n\nLearn more on SONAMI’s website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch a quick overview of SONAMI: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitchell Lutz \n\n \n Business Development Lead \n \n \n \n SONAMI \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Mitchell Lutz \n\n \n Business Development Lead \n \n \n \n SONAMI \n \n \n Mitchell Lutz is the Business Development Lead for the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)\, a Niagara College-led consortium of eleven academic institutions supporting manufacturers’ research and development needs through applied research projects.rnrnIn his role\, Mitchell is responsible for researching\, planning\, and implementing new target market initiatives and supporting the recruitment and outreach activities of the network. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nInterested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CQCC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CQCC\, click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-the-buyer-sonami/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,National,OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Meet-The-Buyer-2023-2-elxmbA.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180900Z UID:10002025-1697202000-1697212800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity Days (SDAC) - Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Date: October 13\, 2023 1:00 pm – October 13\, 2023 4:00 pm PST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the leading council members of Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada as they discuss the benefits of Supplier diversity.\n\n\n\nAre you a diverse owned company looking to grow your business? \n\n\n\nSupplier Diversity provides diverse owned businesses with greater access to corporate and public procurement opportunities. By connecting diverse suppliers with organizations that are actively looking to diversify their supply chain\, supplier diversity is supporting the growth of those businesses that are owned by Indigenous\, Black\, racialized\, 2SLGBTQI+Q\, disabled\, women\, Veteran\, and refugee people. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide you with the opportunity to learn how certification as a diverse owned business can benefit you\, hear from corporate and government leaders on what they are doing to engage diverse suppliers\, and network with other entrepreneurs. As part of the event\, diverse owned businesses will also have the opportunity to pitch their company to corporate buyers through our roundtable connections. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/supplier-diversity-days-sdac-vancouver/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/SDAC-SD-Days-1920x1080-1-JwR6fa.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180852Z UID:10002024-1697115600-1697126400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity Days (SDAC) - Edmonton DESCRIPTION:Date: October 12\, 2023 1:00 pm – October 12\, 2023 4:00 pm MST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the leading council members of Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada as they discuss the benefits of Supplier diversity.\n\n\n\nAre you a diverse owned company looking to grow your business? \n\n\n\nSupplier Diversity provides diverse owned businesses with greater access to corporate and public procurement opportunities. By connecting diverse suppliers with organizations that are actively looking to diversify their supply chain\, supplier diversity is supporting the growth of those businesses that are owned by Indigenous\, Black\, racialized\, 2SLGBTQI+Q\, disabled\, women\, Veteran\, and refugee people. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide you with the opportunity to learn how certification as a diverse owned business can benefit you\, hear from corporate and government leaders on what they are doing to engage diverse suppliers\, and network with other entrepreneurs. As part of the event\, diverse owned businesses will also have the opportunity to pitch their company to corporate buyers through our roundtable connections. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/supplier-diversity-days-sdac-edmonton/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/SDAC-SD-Days-1920x1080-1-WZPWKi.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T102135 CREATED:20240502T012622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180850Z UID:10002023-1697029200-1697040000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity Days (SDAC) - Calgary DESCRIPTION:Date: October 11\, 2023 1:00 pm – October 11\, 2023 4:00 pm MST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the leading council members of Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada as they discuss the benefits of Supplier diversity.\n\n\n\nAre you a diverse owned company looking to grow your business? \n\n\n\nSupplier Diversity provides diverse owned businesses with greater access to corporate and public procurement opportunities. By connecting diverse suppliers with organizations that are actively looking to diversify their supply chain\, supplier diversity is supporting the growth of those businesses that are owned by Indigenous\, Black\, racialized\, 2SLGBTQI+Q\, disabled\, women\, Veteran\, and refugee people. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide you with the opportunity to learn how certification as a diverse owned business can benefit you\, hear from corporate and government leaders on what they are doing to engage diverse suppliers\, and network with other entrepreneurs. As part of the event\, diverse owned businesses will also have the opportunity to pitch their company to corporate buyers through our roundtable connections. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/supplier-diversity-days-sdac-calgary/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/SDAC-SD-Days-1920x1080-1-UGC8gj.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR