BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce 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/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184201Z CREATED:20260416T164817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T184201Z UID:10002224-1779969600-1779975000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Presents: GENDERCRAFT  (Part 4) DESCRIPTION:A Deeper Dive on Gender Identity & Gender Expression\n\n\n\n\n\nGender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nFollowing this review\, there is a brief discussion of current political realities facing people with diverse gender identities\, composed of discussing international context and reviewing current Canadian issues. \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the module will be a discussion of four scenarios. Each participant will have time to discuss two scenarios in detail\, and review the other two scenarios as part of a debrief. Each scenario has proposed discussion questions\, and most scenarios also include suggested scripts for practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Eliot Newton (they|them) \n\n \n \n \n Genderbandit \n \n \n u003cp style=u0022text-align: leftu0022u003eu003cspan data-teams=u0022trueu0022u003eu003ciu003eEliot Newton is a genderqueer activist and educator who has been working in the 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion field for twelve years. After ten years in the nonprofit sector\, working primarily in education and health care\, Eliot now freelances as a gender and sexuality expert. They help teachers\, small and large businesses\, and community organizations make their spaces safer for queer and trans clients (as well as their staff!). You can learn more about them at their website\, Genderbandit.com.u003c/iu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSeries schedule:April 30\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity FundamentalsMay 7\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Identity ApplicationsMay 21 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression FundamentalsMay 28\, 2026 – 1-2:30pm AST – Gender Expression Applications \n\n\n\nNote: facilitator is bilingual though facilitation will be primarily in EN URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-presents-gendercraft-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="rainbow registered":MAILTO:rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T164626Z CREATED:20260423T173041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T164626Z UID:10002228-1779976800-1779980400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Built to be Seen: a Queer Marketing Lab - Your StoryBrand Messaging & High-Impact Content For Collateral DESCRIPTION:*RESCHEDULED TO MAY 28th\n\n\n\nReady to cut through the noise? Get into the nitty gritty with brand positioning to help you nail your “differentiated promise” using the actual language your client community uses. Building on takeaways from the first session\, Charles will show you how to turn that messaging into reusable content assets (like website copy and sales decks) that stop the back-and-forth and make saying “yes” easier for your clients. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to partner with Massimadi Fondation for this workshop series! Their mission is to celebrate Afro LGBTQ+ artists and their cultural contributions through vibrant\, multidisciplinary events. Attend the workshop series for a chance to score a pass to their upcoming virtual programming! Learn more about Massimadi Fondation. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/built-to-be-seen-a-queer-marketing-lab-your-storybrand-messaging-high-impact-content-for-collateral/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Marketing-MAY-EN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T171427Z CREATED:20260525T171424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T171427Z UID:10002231-1781013600-1781017200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: Prepping Your Company for International Markets DESCRIPTION:What makes a company truly ready for global business? Preparation\, strategy\, and credibility. \n\n\n\nThis 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 positioning\, compliance\, and understanding networking. Create a company that international buyers are ready to trust. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Hawkins (he/him) \n\n \n Vice President \n \n \n \n Mellohawk Logistics \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Peter Hawkins (he/him) \n\n \n Vice President \n \n \n \n Mellohawk Logistics \n \n \n BCCC Co-Chair Peter Hawkins is an award-winning\, international business owner and entrepreneur. He is a mentor\, board member\, and champion of business\, progress\, newcomers\, new graduates\, women\, entrepreneurs\, and people without networks. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-prepping-your-company-for-international-markets/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/CQCC-Webinar-Wednesdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T184935Z CREATED:20260520T163418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T184935Z UID:10002230-1782396000-1782399600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Built to be seen: A queer marketing lab - Optimizing your channels\, metrics & A/B testing DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nReady 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 Brandscripts and show you exactly where to “fish” by matching the right marketing channels to your ICP. You’ll learn how to test\, measure\, and scale your visibility strategies so you know what’s actually working. Leave with a concrete\, 30-day action plan to confidently drive predictable growth. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to partner with Inside Out Festival and Fondation Massimadi for this workshop series! Massimadi is offering a chance to our workshop attendees to win free tickets to their programming in October 2026! \n\n\n\nSee you there! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/built-to-be-seen-a-queer-marketing-lab/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Marketing-APR-EN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T172019Z CREATED:20260622T173036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T172019Z UID:10002232-1783519200-1783522800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday : The Stories We Inherit\, The Businesses We Build: Understanding Strategy in a World Full of Noise  DESCRIPTION:Session 1: The Stories We Inherit\, The Businesses We Build: Understanding Strategy in a World Full of Noise  \n\n\n\nThis session introduces participants to the foundations of strategic thinking and explores why many entrepreneurs mistake activity for strategy. \n\n\n\nThrough the lens of queer entrepreneurship\, participants will examine how societal expectations\, business myths\, and inherited ideas about success can shape the way we make decisions in our businesses. \n\n\n\nThe session will explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhat strategy is and what it is not\n\n\n\nThe difference between goals\, vision\, and strategy\n\n\n\nWhy many businesses operate without a clear strategy\n\n\n\nCommon characteristics of “bad strategy\,” including vague ambitions\, endless to-do lists\, and the pressure to do everything at once\n\n\n\nHow successful organizations identify and focus on their most important challenges\n\n\n\nThe role of focus\, prioritization\, and trade-offs in building sustainable businesses\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be introduced to a simple Strategic Diagnosis Framework that can be used to evaluate business decisions and identify where time\, energy\, and resources can have the greatest impact. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will have a practical understanding of strategic thinking and a framework they can apply to their own businesses\, creative practices\, and entrepreneurial projects. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-the-stories-we-inherit-the-businesses-we-build-understanding-strategy-in-a-world-full-of-noise/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/CQCC-Webinar-Wednesdays-Nissrine-ENG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T183704Z CREATED:20260623T152816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T183704Z UID:10002233-1784124000-1784127600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:FAM Workshop: The Choices We Make\, The Businesses We Create DESCRIPTION:A strategy is only useful if it helps guide decisions. \n\n\n\nBuilding 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. \n\n\n\nEvery business is shaped by the choices we make: how we lead\, communicate\, adapt\, and grow. Join us for this engaging FAM Workshop as we explore how intentional decision-making can help you build a business that reflects your values while setting you up for long-term success. Through practical insights and meaningful discussion\, you’ll gain strategies to navigate uncertainty\, make confident business decisions\, and create with purpose. Whether you’re launching something new or looking to refine your next steps\, this workshop offers valuable tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. \n\n\n\nThe focus is not on doing more. It is on doing the right things\, at the right time\, with the resources available. \n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of where they are\, where they want to go\, and the strategic choices that can help them get there. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/fam-workshop-the-choices-we-make-the-businesses-we-create/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Marketing-APR-EN-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T171812Z CREATED:20260623T154819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T171812Z UID:10002234-1784210400-1784214000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:The Connection Café: Your monthly blend that brews networks\, and big ideas DESCRIPTION:The Connection Café: Your monthly blend that brews networks\, and big ideas \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re coming to share a new idea\, find your next creative partner\, or just want to vibe in community\, this space is for you. Expect meaningful intros\, playful conversation starters\, and room to celebrate your wins and share what you’re working on. Think: the energy of speed networking with the depth of a heart-to-heart. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/the-connection-cafe-your-monthly-blend-that-brews-networks-and-big-ideas-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Connection-Cafe-July-2026-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Charles Edwards (ACE)":MAILTO:andrew@designace.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204058Z CREATED:20260512T154618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204058Z UID:10002229-1789124400-1789138800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC X TELUS Supplier Diversity Day DESCRIPTION: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 for diverse suppliers within corporate supply chains while building relationships that drive inclusive economic growth. \n\n\n\nLocation: 25 York Street\, Toronto\, ON – Flex Space | Floor 3 \n\n\n\nThis event is exclusively for CQCC Certified Suppliers. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n10:20 – 11:00 – Registration Starts \n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:10 – Entrance & Networking \n\n\n\n11:10 – 11:20 – Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nWelcome remarks from CQCC and TELUS. Overview of the day’s objectives. \n\n\n\n11:20 – 12:05 – Interactive Panel and Table Dialogue \n\n\n\n12:05 – 12:15 – Transition Break \n\n\n\nShort break to allow for movement and preparation for the lunch session. \n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:15 – Lunch \n\n\n\n12:45 – 13:05 – Keynote Session \n\n\n\n13:15 – 14:35 – Matchmaking Sessions \n\n\n\nExtended matchmaking sessions form the core of the afternoon. Participants take part in structured rounds of pre-matched meetings\, including one-to-one and small group discussions. Rotations occur at set intervals (25 mins) to maximize the number of meaningful connections.  \n\n\n\n14:35 – 14:45 – Closing Remarks  \n\n\n\nClosing reflections from CQCC and TELUS\, including key takeaways\, next steps\, and upcoming opportunities for continued engagement within the supplier diversity programme.  \n\n\n\n14:45 – 15:00 – Open Networking and Follow-Ups \n\n\n\nParticipants reconnect with key contacts\, exchange information\, and identify the next steps for potential partnerships and collaboration. \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Surname *PronounsEmail *Job Title *Organization *City *Industry *How would you best describe your business size? *Microenterprise (less than 10 employees)Small (10-49 employees)Medium (50-249 employees)Large (250+ employees)What\, if anything\, is your affiliation with CQCC? *Certified SupplierRainbow RegisteredFAMOUT For BusinessCorporate PartnerEcosystem Fund RecipientCommunity Partner / Regional AffiliateCQCC staff / Board memberNot a memberNot a member\, but interested!Other \n First have Pronouns\n \n \n Is your SME owned and managed by an equity-deserving group that has been served? *2SLGBTQI+WomenVisible minoritiesIndigenous PersonsYouthPersons with disabilitiesN/AAre you from a rural\, remote\, or northern community? *YesNoAre you a 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur? *YesNoIf you have any accessibility requests\, please mention belowWe will try our best to accommodate your needs.If you have any dietary restrictions\, please mention belowSubmit URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cqcc-x-telus-supplier-diversity-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/CQCC-x-Telus-Supplier-Diversity-Day-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR