BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CQCC: Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.20//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/Vancouver 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: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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T000000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221046 CREATED:20240502T012805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181118Z UID:10002062-1722297600-1722556800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC Trade Mission to Palm Springs DESCRIPTION:Join the CQCC on its next international Trade Mission to Palm Springs\, California! REGISTRATION CLOSED \n\n\n\nSpecial recognition and thank you to CQCC Global Sponsor\, Export Development Canada (EDC). \n\n\n\nCQCC is pleased to partner with our Global Affiliate NGLCC for our annual LGBTQ Trade Delegation to the United States happening this year in Palm Springs\, California\, July 30 – August 2\, 2024. \n\n\n\nBenefits of participation:\n\n\n\n\nPromote your business across Trade Commissioner Service Canada and our Global Affiliates in New Markets with top LGBTQ 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 LGBTQ businesses gain a foothold in the market.\n\n\n\nLearn about supplier diversity in the United States and explore opportunities with Canada’s largest trading partner via the CUSMA Free Trade Agreement. Learn about the opportunities that exist for certified LGBTQ owned businesses.\n\n\n\nTake part in programming organized specifically for the Canadian delegation to network with US & International corporations and the local business community.\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\nJoin the ranks of satisfied delegates! Last year’s delegates rated the value of this mission a remarkable 3.6 out of 4 rating (that’s 90%!)\, with the majority describing the mission as Excellent.\n\n\n\nParticipating could qualify you to certify your LGBTQ business at no cost to you via TCS’s new certification grant opportunity.\n\n\n\nCQCC has secured CanExport funding and is partnering with CanExport Association to help you cover up to 50% of your travel\, accommodation\, + additional expenses (for qualified successful applicants). \n\n\n\n\nWho should participate? \n\n\n\n\nCanadian LGBTQ SMEs* looking to learn more about US and International supplier-diversity programs and/or seeking businesses or supplier-diversity opportunities in the United States.\n\n\n\nQualified Corporate companies seeking networking opportunities with LGBTQ suppliers and Global Affiliate business networks.\n\n\n\n\n*SMEs will benefit most if they are currently certified 2SLGBTQI+Q business enterprises through the CQCC\, or be eligible for certification as an LGBTQ business enterprise. For more information on eligibility\, and certification contact Cass (Cass@queerchamber.ca). \n\n\n\nEstimated costs:\n\n\n\nYou could be eligible for funding support from CQCC + CanExport in the amount of : \n\n\n\n\n50% Travel Airfare: One round trip flight\n\n\n\n50% Accommodation and Per diem: Budgeted amount is 50% of 600$ per day.\n\n\n\n50% Local Transit Costs: Some costs covered 50% by funding\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Costs at a Discount EarlyBird Rate (Honoured anytime for Canada only): approximate Canadian cost is $699 USD with our promo code. Only usable at time of purchase.  \n\n\n\nYou MUST register for CQCC first to receive the special discount booking code and to be part of the CAD delegation. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED\n\n\n\n\nParticipation may include any of: B2B matchmaking in new markets\, inclusion in international promotion/media\, inclusion in the Canadian Delegation Directory\, access to global affiliate international member networking receptions including socials\, corporate meet and greets\, business development training sessions and workshops. Stay tuned for details! \n\n\n\n* If you are interested in sponsoring an additional component in the program contact Cass directly. \n\n\n\nTravel dates:\n\n\n\nCQCC is leading this Trade Mission to Palm Springs\, California\, July 30 – August 2\, 2024. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cglcc-trade-mission-palmsprings/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/NYC-ZqlZNi.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221046 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:20240814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221046 CREATED:20251022T181347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181351Z UID:10002098-1723633200-1723644000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry (ACOA) August 2024 DESCRIPTION:This training is funded by the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). \n\n\n\nThe global 2SLGBTQI+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations are well-positioned to grow their share of this market. But in order to be successful\, destinations and operators must ensure that 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel welcome\, accepted\, and served in a way that exceeds their expectations and accommodates their needs. \n\n\n\nTo support efforts in developing market-ready products\, CQCC’s Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry helps tourism-based businesses learn about 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion and how to effectively understand\, value\, and serve 2SLGBTQI+ customers and employees. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/navigating-2slgbtqi-diversity-inclusion-in-the-tourism-industry-acoa-august-2024-2/ CATEGORIES:safespace,website-user ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/NL1-1-gB9DAn.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221046 CREATED:20240712T000146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181234Z UID:10002082-1723644000-1723647600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Grant Writing 101 DESCRIPTION:AUG 14\, 2024 2-3pm EST | ONLINE \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the second session of our empowering and engaging grant writing workshop! Following the success of our first session in December 2023\, we’re excited to bring you another opportunity to equip your business with the funding it deserves. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, our expert facilitators will guide you through the art of crafting compelling grant proposals. You’ll learn how to define your unique business story\, navigate the complexities of grant application jargon\, and much more. This workshop includes a quick crash course on grants\, a real-life case study\, and a Q&A segment\, all designed to enhance your grant-writing skills. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a budding entrepreneur or looking to elevate your existing venture\, join us for an inspiring and inclusive workshop celebrating the strength of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the right grants for your initiatives\n\n\n\nDevelop an understanding of writing for your grant adjudication audience\n\n\n\nStrengthen your grant applications\n\n\n\n\n Unlock your grant success with Ivy + Dean by attending this workshop! Earn a nomination\, and CQCC will cover the cost of your grant writing services for up to 10 CQCC certified suppliers. Don’t miss out on this chance to discover how you can avail yourself of this free Grant Writing Service! \n\n\n\nIvy + Dean Consulting is Saskatchewan’s first and only 2SLGBTQI+ Certified Supplier \n\n\n\nIvy + Dean Consulting is a bilingual\, full-service consulting firm that supports small and medium-sized non-profits incorporate equity and social justice into their governance\, leadership and programming practices. With offices in Regina\, SK & Yellowknife\, NT\, Ivy + Dean focuses on providing services to community organizations outside of metropolitan Canada. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/grant-writing-101-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/6-JfmdJh.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221047 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:20240829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221047 CREATED:20240816T200541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181418Z UID:10002104-1724929200-1724932800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz? Connect and learn with Rainbow Registered (August 2024) DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This event is open to businesses that are presently accredited in the Rainbow Registered program or those who have submitted their program application. Join us for the latest updates on all of our activities\, opportunities for education\, networking and best practice sharing.   \n\n\n\nImportant: Registration link for this session will be sent automatically to all eligible businesses via e-mail. Times are listes as Eastern Time Zone. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/whats-the-buzz-connect-and-learn-with-rainbow-registered-august-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Whats-the-Buzz-2024-events-nYudNk.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR