BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.17.2//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/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/Toronto:20261113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T200321Z CREATED:20260805T174435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T200321Z UID:10002243-1794592800-1794610800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC’s 11th Annual Gala: In Full Colour! DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATING IN FULL COLOUR: Join us for OUR 11th Black & White Gala on November 13\, 2026\, at The Carlu in Toronto!\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce that CQCC’s 11th Annual Black and White Gala: In Full Colour will take place on November 13\, 2026\, at the iconic Carlu in Toronto. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details\, we can’t wait to celebrate with you in style! \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for Gala\, please reach out to aj.stewart@queerchamber.ca. For general Gala inquiries\, please reach out to office@queerchamber.ca. \n\n\n\nGET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS TODAY! AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25.\n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the heart of the Gala are the CQCC Business Leadership Awards\, recognizing outstanding leaders driving inclusion and innovation.  \n\n\n\nThese awards hold great significance as they celebrate outstanding individuals and companies who have played a special role in driving economic growth within the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Canada. They honour those who have created positive change and fostered a thriving business environment. \n\n\n\n\nKnow someone who deserves recognition? Submit a nomination\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe gala will take place on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit\, the Anishnabeg\, the Chippewa\, the Haudenosaunee\, and the Wendat peoples\, and is home to many diverse First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis peoples.  \n\n\n\nFor general Gala inquiries\, please send an email to office@queerchamber.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nstay tuned… more details to come! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/11th-annual-black-white-gala/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Gala-2026-Banners-Twitter-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260806T174849Z CREATED:20260806T170726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T174849Z UID:10002244-1796220000-1796223600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: When to Consider Outside Investment DESCRIPTION:Raising capital isn’t the right path for every business – or every stage of growth. In this session\, participants will learn how to determine whether outside investment aligns with their business goals\, what investors look for\, and how to evaluate the different funding options available. Through practical examples and real-world insights\, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of when to bootstrap\, pursue debt financing\, seek grants\, or raise equity\, leaving with a framework to make informed capital decisions. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to determine if their business is ready for outside investment.\n\n\n\nThe differences between bootstrapping\, grants\, debt financing\, angel investment\, and venture capital.\n\n\n\nThe advantages\, risks\, and trade-offs of each funding option.\n\n\n\nWhat investors evaluate before making an investment.\n\n\n\nKey financial and business milestones that signal investment readiness.\n\n\n\nCommon fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mandy Potter (she/her) \n\n \n Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Misfit Ventures \n \n \n \n Mandy Potter (she/her) LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n View Bio \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Mandy Potter (she/her) \n\n \n Managing Partner \n \n \n \n Misfit Ventures \n \n \n Mandy Potter is a founder\, investor\, and venture capitalist with almost 20 years of experience building\, scaling\, acquiring\, and exiting companies. She is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Misfit Ventures\, Canada’s first LGBT+ venture capital fund\, which invests in high-growth\, underrepresented founders. \n \n \n \n \n Mandy Potter (she/her) LinkedIn URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-when-to-consider-outside-investment/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/CQCC-Webinar-Wednesdays-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260706T171914Z CREATED:20260706T171911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T171914Z UID:10002237-1796734800-1796738400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered December Info Session DESCRIPTION:Creating spaces where 2SLGBTQI+ people feel genuinely welcomed\, respected\, and safe takes more than good intentions. Rainbow Registered offers a clear\, credible way to turn commitment into action. \n\n\n\nThis information session is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of Rainbow Registered accreditation and what it can offer your organisation\, your staff\, and the communities you serve. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\n\n\n– What Rainbow Registered accreditation represents and why it matters– The benefits of being Rainbow Registered\, including trust\, visibility\, and accountability– How the standards support meaningful\, practical inclusion– What the certification and membership process looks like in practice– The supports available throughout the journey– Time for questions and conversation \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be welcoming\, informative\, and supportive—whether you’re just beginning to explore Rainbow Registered or considering next steps. \n\n\n\nThis meeting may be recorded and transcribed.  URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/rainbow-registered-december-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/Rainbow-Registered-Info-Session-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="rainbow registered":MAILTO:rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR