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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Moncton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T115324 CREATED:20250619T173939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183257Z UID:10002174-1751551200-1751554800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:The Connection Café: Your monthly blend that brews networks\, and big ideas DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe next session will be on July 3rd from 2-3 PM ET. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nReady to make real connections in the queer business world?Join us on Thursday\, July 3rd 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. \n\n\n\nCome ready to share your pitch and one bold ask! Let’s show up\, speak up\, and support one another. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:One-on-one speed networking: We’re keeping things lively with structured\, personal convos\, think real connections\, not small talk. We’ve scoped out a few fun\, interactive platforms for this (see the attached Toolkit!).Group “Ask & Offer” session: Bring your big ask to the group and offer up a resource\, skill\, or connection in return. It’s all about building a community that lifts while it climbs. \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\n2:00 PM Welcome from CQCC Team (3 min)2:03 PM Facilitator Intro + Theme of the Day (2 min)2:05 PM Icebreaker Activity (5-7 min)2:12 PM Main Connection Activity (e.g.\, breakout rooms\, share rounds) (20-25 min)2:37 PM Regroup & Open Share (10 min)2:47 PM Quickfire Visibility Round (everyone shares 1 offer/ask) (7-8 min)2:55 PM Wrap-Up & Closing Notes (5 min) \n\n\n\nConnection Café is a vibrant lifeline for queer entrepreneurs craving genuine connection\, shared momentum\, and that unmistakable feeling of “you see me\, I see you”. \n\n\n\nOpen only to CQCC members. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/the-connection-cafe-your-monthly-blend-that-brews-networks-and-big-ideas-6-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/ConnectoinCafeJuly3rd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250720T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T115324 CREATED:20250505T193509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183205Z UID:10002169-1753003800-1753012800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Networking and Supplier Diversity Information Session Breakfast in Halifax DESCRIPTION:Are you a business in Atlantic Canada wanting to network and learn more about CQCC’s supplier program? \n\n\n\nJoin 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 to learn more about your supplier diversity certification and network with like-minded folks in the region. \n\n\n\nDiscover how supplier diversity can unlock new opportunities for your business and help you build meaningful connections within the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Spaces are limited\, so register today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nTBD  \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: July 20th\, 2025Time: 9:30am-12pm (AT)Location: Glitter Bean Café\, 5896 Spring Garden Rd\, Halifax NS B3H 0A6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now! URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/networking-supplier-diversity-info-session-breakfast-halifax/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/July20SessionHFX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T115324 CREATED:20250626T221839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183349Z UID:10002178-1753279200-1753282800@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: Adopting AI: Practical\, Ethical\, and Scalable Paths Forward DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nSpot the right moments to integrate AI into your workflows\n\n\n\nAvoid common pitfalls that waste time\, budget\, or team trust\n\n\n\nAlign your AI approach with your team’s real capacity and values\n\n\n\nMeet emerging ethical and compliance standards (like AIA)\n\n\n\nKickstart adoption with lightweight\, scalable pilots\n\n\n\n\nLed 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 who want to take action — without losing their people in the process. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitch Schwartz (he/him) \n\n \n Founder \n \n \n \n Ops Machine URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-adopting-ai-practical-ethical-and-scalable-paths-forward/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20250729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20250729T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T115324 CREATED:20250723T230347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183412Z UID:10002183-1753786800-1753792200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Cercle d’affaires Queer : Moncton DESCRIPTION:Participez à notre nouveau Cercle d’affaires Queer à Moncton ! \n\n\n\nVous êtes un.e gestionnaire 2ELGBTQ+ francophone dans la région de l’Atlantique ? Rejoignez-nous pour le lancement d’une toute nouvelle série de cercles café mensuels au Filomena Caffeine Bar à Moncton ! \n\n\n\nAucune inscription requise — il suffit de venir ! \n\n\n\nCe sera une belle occasion de se connecter\, d’échanger en français sur vos projets\, idées et parcours entrepreneuriaux. Venez réseauter\, partager et vous inspirer dans un espace inclusif\, affirmatif et convivial. \n\n\n\nCette rencontre mensuelle pour les gestionnaires queers et francophones au Café Filomena aura lieu le dernier mardi de chaque mois. Elle cera co-animée par Nic Sánchez (gestionnaire du développement des affaires pour l’Atlantique pour la CQCC) et Jason Doiron Consulting. \n\n\n\n/ \n\n\n\nParticipate in our new Francophone Queer business circle in Moncton! \n\n\n\nAre you a 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur in Atlantic Canada? Join us for the first-ever session of our new Francophone monthly coffee chat series at Filomena Caffeine Bar in Montcon! \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just drop in! \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to connect and chat in French about your projects\, ideas\, and entrepreneurial journeys. Come network\, share\, and get inspired in an inclusive and affirming space. \n\n\n\nThis monthly meet-up for francophone queer entrepreneurs at Café Filomena is recurring on the last Tuesday of every month\, and will be co-hosted by Nic Sánchez (CQCC’s Atlantic Canada Business Development Manager) and Jason Doiron Consulting. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cercle-daffaires-queer-moncton-juil29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/FRANCOPHONE-Cafe-series-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T115324 CREATED:20250725T223933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183424Z UID:10002184-1753876800-1753880400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Expanding into U.S. & Global Markets: Member Insights on Business Growth DESCRIPTION:Hear directly from certified suppliers Domenic Calcara and Trisha Welch as they share how they’ve scaled their businesses beyond Canada — including entering the U.S. market\, managing cross-border logistics\, and navigating economic uncertainty. Moderated by CQCC CEO Darrell Schuurman\, this candid conversation will offer practical insights into global growth from a 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur lens. \n\n\n\nOpen to all certified suppliers and CQCC members. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Domenic Calcara \n\n \n CEO/Founder \n \n \n \n Recrute Action \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trisha Welch \n\n \n CEO/Founder \n \n \n \n Tenacious International URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/expanding-into-u-s-global-markets-member-insights-on-business-growth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/MAIN-TEMPLATE-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR