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/Toronto 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164253 CREATED:20250203T181551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182913Z UID:10002142-1740056400-1740060000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:2025 EY/CQCC Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce\, in collaboration with EY\, invites CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business entrepreneurs to participate in the 2024 Virtual EY Pitch Series. This series comprises three Pitch Sessions throughout the year\, offering selected participants the opportunity to present their pitches to a panel of judges within a 10-minute timeframe. Judges will provide constructive feedback and tips to help entrepreneurs enhance their selling techniques to corporate buyers. \n\n\n\n\nThe pitch competition is only for CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business Entrepreneurs. For a more robust understanding of what the EY Pitch Competition will entail\, join us for an Info Session on February 20th\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET . This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the application process and what to expect at this year’s competition. This webinar will go over details of the pitch competition\, you will get to meet past participants and will end with a Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nFormat of the 2025 EY Virtual Pitch Series: \n\n\n\n\nEach round will feature at least three participants.\n\n\n\nThe order of presenters will be randomly selected before the presentations.\n\n\n\nPresentations are limited to two individuals from each participating company.\n\n\n\nEach participant will deliver a ten-minute presentation focusing on their service and value proposition.\n\n\n\nA two-minute warning will be given\, and presentations must conclude after ten minutes.\n\n\n\nPresenters must use visual presentations. (PowerPoint\, slides\, Canva\, Figma\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nPrizes:Winners of each round will be paired with mentors to prepare for the Finale in May. \n\n\n\n\nBest Pitch: Full scholarship to the Supplier Diversity Professional Excellence\, Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth (approximate value: $4\,000US).\n\n\n\nRunner Up: To be announced.\n\n\n\nThird Place: To be announced.\n\n\n\n\nDates (Subject to change): \n\n\n\n\nMARCH 6 | 1-3 PM ET\n\n\n\nAPRIL 3 | 1-3 PM ET\n\n\n\nMAY 1 | 1-3 PM ET\n\n\n\nFINALE in June. Dates to be announced.\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive a calendar invite for your slot upon registration if you get in! Participants are selected on first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nMentorship:After the last pitch session on May 1st\, each finalist will be paired with a mentor from EY\, who will receive up to four hours of one-to-one mentoring to perfect their pitch. \n\n\n\nJudging:EY will secure a minimum of 5 judges for each session and the Finale. Candidates will be assessed on a scale of 1-5 for the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation materials\n\n\n\nVerbal communications\n\n\n\nNon-verbal communications\n\n\n\nUse of time\n\n\n\nCommunication of core service(s)\n\n\n\nValue proposition\n\n\n\n\nEY is committed to maintaining a diverse supplier base and building relationships with suppliers that reflect the market\, clients and communities they serve. EY seeks to actively identify\, develop\, and do business with diverse suppliers as an integral component of its procurement activities. Their Inclusive and Sustainable Procurement team drives the supplier diversity initiative at EY to promote supplier inclusion. \n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/2025-ey-cglcc-pitch-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164253 CREATED:20250213T214749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183000Z UID:10002150-1740142800-1740146400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Members-Only: Discussion on U.S. Tariffs with Darrell Schuurman\, CEO of CQCC DESCRIPTION:The recent U.S. tariffs and 30-day hold have brought uncertainty to businesses across Canada. What does this mean for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs\, and how can you adapt? \n\n\n\nJoin Darrell Schuurman\, CEO and Co-Founder of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce\, on Friday\, February 21st at 1 PM ET\, for an in-depth discussion on the impacts of these trade measures. \n\n\n\nExplore what this means for small businesses\, discuss strategies for resilience\, and learn how CQCC is supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs during these challenging times. \n\n\n\nThis discussion is only open to CQCC members and will focus on the specific impacts and supports for our business communities\, offering a dedicated space for members to discuss challenges\, share insights\, and learn more about support available through the chamber. \n\n\n\nNow more than ever\, staying informed and connected is essential. Don’t miss this important conversation—register below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Schuurman (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n CEO u0026 Co-Founder \n \n \n Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Darrell Schuurman (he/him\, il) \n\n \n \n CEO u0026 Co-Founder \n \n \n Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce \n \n \n As Co-Founder and CEO of CQCC\, Darrell Schuurman has been committed to CQCC’s mission since 2003. He is a Former Managing Partner at DNA Marketing Group and has a background in business\, sales and marketing. He is the Co-Founder of Travel Gay Canada. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/members-only-discussion-us-tariffs-with-ceo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/MAIN-TEMPLATE-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164253 CREATED:20250127T212926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182907Z UID:10002140-1740567600-1740578400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tj Jones (he/they) \n\n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n Owner\, Full Picture Management \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Tj Jones (he/they) \n\n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n Owner\, Full Picture Management \n \n \n Tj (he/they) works to support organizations in expanding their capacity to meaningfully include and serve 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. His work is informed by filtering his business u0026amp; HR education through 20+ years of lived experience and decade of 2SLGBTQIA+ community advocacy. Driven to help improve the workplace and consumer experiences of their fellow queer and trans humans\, Tj loves holding space that empowers people to investigate their biases and consider the perspectives of others. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/navigating-2slgbtqi-diversity-inclusion-tourism-feb/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/acoaenwebinars.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164253 CREATED:20250211T222046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182946Z UID:10002148-1740664800-1740668400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz? Connect and learn with Rainbow Registered (February 2025) 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. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/whats-the-buzz-connect-and-learn-with-rainbow-registered-february-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Whats-the-Buzz-2024-events-nYudNk.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T164253 CREATED:20250204T210927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182922Z UID:10002143-1740673800-1740681000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC Collaborate & Connect: Cocktails and Networking DESCRIPTION:Join us for “CQCC Collaborate & Connect\,” an engaging networking reception in Ottawa designed to foster partnerships and promote collaboration among government officials\, corporate members and their ERG representatives\, certified and pipeline suppliers\, organizational partners\, and CQCC Board members. This event provides a platform to strengthen relationships\, explore synergies\, and celebrate the collective impact of advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Brief remarks will be provided by CQCC leadership.Thank you to EY for hosting. \n\n\n\nThank you for your interest; registration is now closed. \n\n\n\nDate: February 27th\, 2025Time: 4:30-6:30pm (ET)Location: EY Office\, 99 Bank Street\, Suite 1200\, Ottawa\, ON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n4:30pm: Guest Arrival and Check-In4:45pm: Opening Remarks by CQCC Leadership5:00pm: Networking Reception6:15pm: Closing Remarks6:30pm: Event Concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration now closed! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/collaborate-connect-cocktails-networking/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR