If you’ve been DIY-ing your growth, maxing out personal credit cards, or skipping your own paycheque because you think grants are “just for non-profits,” this 60-minute session is your wake-up call. If you aren’t applying, you’re not only missing out, you’re leaving possible money on the table.
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression Gender Identity Applications This module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support, institutional practices, and environmental experiences. Following this review, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse […]
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression Gender Expression Fundamentals This module is primarily concerned with deepening understanding of the term “gender expression”. It explores some of the myriad ways identity can be expressed, and reviews real-life examples of gender expression being restricted, both formally and informally. The module connects gender expression to […]
A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression Gender Expression Applications This module begins with a review of best practices related to supporting people with diverse gender identities in three areas: personal support, institutional practices, and environmental experiences. Following this review, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse […]
Get into the nitty gritty with brand positioning to help you nail your “differentiated promise” using the actual language your client community uses.
What makes a company truly ready for global business? Preparation, strategy, and credibility. This 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 […]
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. Ready 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 […]
Session 1: The Stories We Inherit, The Businesses We Build: Understanding Strategy in a World Full of Noise This session introduces participants to the foundations of strategic thinking and explores why many entrepreneurs mistake activity for strategy. Through the lens of queer entrepreneurship, participants will examine how societal expectations, business myths, and inherited ideas about […]
A strategy is only useful if it helps guide decisions. Building on the concepts from Session 1, join us with Nissrine Shuman in this interactive workshop to help participants apply strategic thinking directly to their own businesses, creative practices, or entrepreneurial projects. Every business is shaped by the choices we make: how we lead, communicate, […]
The Connection Café: Your monthly blend that brews networks, and big ideas Join us on Thursday, July 16th 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 […]
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 […]