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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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/Vancouver:20250820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250820T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T105417 CREATED:20250702T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183356Z UID:10002180-1755691200-1755698400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CQCC Open House Information Session DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and prospective partners in Vancouver! \n\n\n\nJoin us on August 20th for a CQCC Open House at WeWork Bentall II at 555 Burrard Street from 12-2pm PT. \n\n\n\nThis free informational event is geared towards those who are not yet part of the CQCC community. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re interested in learning more about our programs and services for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and business owners\, our corporate or ecosystem partner programs\, or just curious about our work\, this is a great opportunity to meet our staff\, ask questions\, and enjoy some light refreshments in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event and space is limited\, and you are kindly asked to register in advance in order for us to better plan our welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cglcc-open-house-information-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/CQCC-Open-House-Information-Session-1200x627-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T105417 CREATED:20250619T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183310Z UID:10002175-1755698400-1755702000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: Pipeline Power: Using CRM to Future-Proof Your Business & Forecast Growth DESCRIPTION:Are you relying on guesswork to understand your business traction or plan for growth? \n\n\n\nIn this interactive session\, Irene Saliendra—digital strategist and founder of DigitalFlow Consultancy—will guide you through the power of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems in building a reliable sales pipeline\, improving your forecasting\, and staying on top of your business performance. We’ll break down how CRM tools can help early-stage founders\, consultants\, and small business owners confidently manage leads\, track meaningful metrics\, and automate key touchpoints—without needing to be a tech expert.  \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to structure a CRM system that fits your business model and sales cycle\n\n\n\nUnderstand the anatomy of a strong sales pipeline—and how to build one\n\n\n\nDiscover which metrics matter for forecasting and decision-making\n\n\n\nExplore automation tips to save time and stay consistent with follow-ups\n\n\n\nWalk away with a CRM setup checklist and pipeline template to get started\n\n\n\n\nLooking forward to bringing this session to life for the community! \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Irene Rose Saliendra \n\n \n \n Founder \n \n \n DigitalFlow Consulting \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Irene Rose Saliendra \n\n \n \n Founder \n \n \n DigitalFlow Consulting \n \n \n u003cstrongu003eIrene Saliendrau003c/strongu003e is the Founder and Principal Consultant at u003cstrongu003eDigitalFlow Consultancyu003c/strongu003e\, where she helps startups and growing businesses unlock their full potential through strategic sales enablement\, CRM optimization\, and digital transformation. With a strong background in tech integration and customer-centric strategy\, Irene specializes in turning complex systems into streamlined solutions that drive revenue\, improve workflows\, and boost client engagement.rnrnThrough DigitalFlow\, Irene has led projects across multiple sectors—supporting organizations in reimagining their sales pipelines\, implementing automation\, and making smarter\, data-informed decisions. Her approach blends deep technical insight with practical execution\, making her a trusted partner for businesses ready to scale efficiently in a digital-first world. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/webinar-wednesday-pipeline-power-using-crm-to-future-proof-your-business-forecast-growth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T105417 CREATED:20250805T170411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183431Z UID:10002186-1756216800-1756220400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer with PAC: How the Government Buys What You Sell DESCRIPTION:This seminar provides key information about how the Government of Canada buys goods/services. It can help you learn the steps to become a supplier depending on what you sell\, including: \n\n\n\n\nWhere to register as a supplier\n\n\n\nWhere to look for opportunities\n\n\n\nWhere to find additional sources of information for businesses considering selling to the federal government\n\n\n\n\nFind out where to register as a supplier\, where to look for opportunities and where to find additional sources of information for businesses considering selling to the federal government in this hour long session with PAC. \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Anne Hrycenko \n\n \n Procurement Advisor \n \n \n \n Procurement Assistance Canada \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sarah-Anne Hrycenko \n\n \n Procurement Advisor \n \n \n \n Procurement Assistance Canada \n \n \n Sarah Anne is a Procurement Advisor with Procurement Assistance Canada. A culturally Deaf ASL user\, she brings lived experience as an underrepresented entrepreneur and is passionate about advancing supplier diversity in federal procurement through education and outreach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Our Team URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/meet-the-buyer-with-pac-how-the-government-buys-what-you-sell/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Meet-The-Buyer-2024-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T105417 CREATED:20250805T081142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183428Z UID:10002185-1756296000-1756299600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Global Trade & Social Procurement DESCRIPTION:Join CQCC CEO Darrell Schuurman for a pivotal discussion on Global Trade & Social Procurement\, featuring dynamic insights from Barton Jackson\, Executive Director of nglccNY\, and Aidan from Carmico. \n\n\n\nBarton will offer crucial insights into how\, in today’s shifting global economy\, LGBTQI+-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada are leading with agility and innovation. He will elaborate on how inclusive supply chains and LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are driving smart solutions in areas like sustainable sourcing\, e-commerce expansion\, and cross-border collaboration\, sharing guidance on programs designed to help businesses scale and expand internationally. \n\n\n\nAdding a vital entrepreneurial perspective\, Aidan from Carmico – a small yet mighty team dedicated to thoughtful\, inclusive lifestyle goods – will share how their philosophy of mindfulness\, community nurturing\, and reducing negative impact is applied across their global supply chain\, from raw material sourcing to the customer’s doorstep. \n\n\n\nThis session will illuminate concrete strategies for leveraging international trade to expand your business while driving social impact through inclusive procurement practices\, showcasing real-world success in linking purpose with profit.  \n\n\n\nThis event is open to CQCC members only. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/global-trade-social-procurement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://queerchamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/MAIN-TEMPLATE-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR