Join us for our monthly CQCC Connection Café! Expand your horizons and connect with others in the CQCC network, including certified suppliers, corporate partners, Rainbow Registered members, national associateship members and the OUT For Business mentoring community. This informal chat facilitates networking and brings together people from different memberships. These virtual sessions are open only to CQCC members […]
Let’s be real: these are weird times to be running a business in Canada. Markets are unpredictable, funding isn’t always flowing, and most days, it feels like the only certainty is uncertainty. As 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, we know what it means to build something in shifting landscapes—we’ve always had to be creative, resilient, and ahead of […]
Offered through our 2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health Initiative for Entrepreneurs, this peer group session, delivered by our trusted partner, Our Landing Place, is a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. This session explores the unique challenges and strengths of being a 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneur in today’s political and economic climate. Together, we’ll unpack how to manage stress and […]
Join our first ever domestic Trade Mission; we’re heading to Vancouver!
Join us in Vancouver for CQCC Connect, a premier event designed to bring together 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and allies in a dynamic and inclusive space. This is your opportunity to unlock new business opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and engage in insightful discussions that drive sustainable success. Location: Jig Space, 8889 Laurel St, Unit 106, Vancouver, BC V6P […]
Metrolinx’s procurement strategies are designed to ensure the public receives the best possible project, maximize competitive and fair bidding with the most qualified vendors, and ultimately deliver a project in the most cost-effective and efficient way. Depending on the project, the procurement process may begin either before or after project design has begun. Metrolinx is […]
This webinar, in partnership with the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, aims to inform about incubators and accelerators and will shine a spotlight on Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC). CQCC is a non-profit organization which aims to bring people together and highlight the right resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to be even more successful. Register […]
FRENCH SESSION / SESSION EN FRANÇAIS Le marché mondial des voyages 2ELGBTQI+ est évalué à plus de 200 milliards de dollars par an. Les destinations canadiennes sont bien placées pour accroître leur part de ce marché. Mais pour réussir, les destinations et les opérateurs doivent veiller à ce que les clients 2ELGBTQI+ se sentent les […]
Join us at our 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit from June 12-13 and build valuable connections with 2SLGBTQI+ business communities and their allies!
Join us for our monthly CQCC Connection Café! Expand your horizons and connect with others in the CQCC network, including certified suppliers, corporate partners, rainbow registered members & national associate members. This informal chat facilitates networking and brings together people from different memberships. The next session will be on July 3rd from 2-3 PM ET. […]
Are you a business in Atlantic Canada wanting to network and learn more about CQCC’s supplier program? Join Nic Sánchez, our Atlantic Business Development Manager, at this FREE event on July 20 in Halifax! This exclusive Networking and Supplier Diversity Information Session (+ breakfast!), hosted by CQCC at the Glitter Bean Café, is your chance […]
In this fast-paced, strategy-forward session, we’ll cut through the hype and explore how small to mid-sized organizations can adopt AI intentionally — focusing on a human-centric approach. You’ll learn how to: Led by Mitch Schwartz (Ops Machine | CQCC-certified), who helps teams move from “Where do we start?” to measurable AI wins, this session is for leaders […]