BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CCQC: Chambre de commerce queer du Canada - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CCQC: Chambre de commerce queer du Canada X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CCQC: Chambre de commerce queer du Canada 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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T084339 CREATED:20240501T182547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T170418Z UID:10000307-1686574800-1686578400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:How to Pitch - A Workshop DESCRIPTION:Date: June 12\, 2023 1:00 pm – June 12\, 2023 2:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this “How to Pitch” workshop\, participants will learn the essential skills and techniques required to deliver effective and compelling pitches. The workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the presentation deck – the basis of a pitch\n\n\n\nVerbal and non-verbal communication strategies (energy\, tone\, speech\, approach)\n\n\n\nCreating momentum \n\n\n\nSetting the stage to offer a proposal \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition\, Participants will gain a better understanding of the key elements that make a pitch successful\, such as crafting a compelling story\, emphasizing the value proposition\, and addressing potential objections. Participants will have the opportunity to hone their understanding of concepts through group interaction and discussion. By the end of the workshop\, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to deliver pitches that better engage/persuades their target audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Host\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darren Thompson \n\n \n Chief Business Development Officer \n \n \n \n POKR Consulting \n \n \n \n Darren Thompson LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Darren Thompson \n\n \n Chief Business Development Officer \n \n \n \n POKR Consulting \n \n \n Darren Thompson has over 16 years of experience with creating and sustaining sales\, marketing\, and business development plans. His passion is working with companies that create innovative technology and organizations that have a vested interest in making the world a more equitable and inclusive place for now and future generations. \nDarren has helped to build\, repair and grow sales teams with a unique approach to building bridges of communication between product and consumer. Driving brand growth with a focus on interpersonal style has helped him reach successes like growing a sales team by 47% over 16 months. \n \n \n \n \n Darren Thompson LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nDarren Thompson has over 16 years of experience with creating and sustaining sales\, marketing\, and business development plans. His passion is working with companies that create innovative technology and organizations that have a vested interest in making the world a more equitable and inclusive place for now and future generations. Darren has helped to build\, repair and grow sales teams with a unique approach to building bridges of communication between product and consumer. Driving brand growth with a focus on interpersonal style has helped him reach successes like growing a sales team by 47% over 16 months. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/how-to-pitch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T084339 CREATED:20240501T182454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T164305Z UID:10000279-1686754800-1686920400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:CCQC SUMMIT 2023 DESCRIPTION:Date: June 14\, 2023 3:00 pm – June 16\, 2023 1:00 pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal 2SLGBTQI+ Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum\n\n\n\nA Journey Taken Together. New Paths to Explore. \n\n\n\nEvery journey begins with a small step forward. For three days in June\, the CCQC is forging new paths and bringing together some of Canada’s leading businesses and changemakers. From June 14th – 16th\, we will hear thought-provoking presentations by industry experts and participate in hands-on workshops designed to truly engage our community. More networking opportunities have been made available this year to encourage the exchange of ideas as we strive to build a more inclusive economy together.  \n\n\n\nConnect one-on-one with 2SLGBTQI+ and allied members\, certified suppliers\, corporate and government partners at this year’s CCQC Business Summit. To ensure a space that feels intimate enough that everyone will be able to participate and contribute their voice to the discussions tickets to Summit 2023 are limited – get your tickets today before they sell out!  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Website URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/cglcc-summit-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T180000 DTSTAMP:20260502T084339 CREATED:20240501T182535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T171940Z UID:10000302-1687262400-1687284000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Virtual One-on-One Matchmaking (June 20th\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:Date: June 20\, 2023 12:00 pm – June 20\, 2023 6:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCCQC’s One-on-One Virtual Matchmaking is a semi-annual event that brings together Certified 2SLGBTQI+Q Business Enterprises (2SLGBTQI+BEs) and CCQC corporate members. During each session\, 2SLGBTQI+BEs have the opportunity to present their business to our Corporate Members\, providing a perfect opportunity for them to learn about each unique 2SLGBTQI+BE in a concentrated environment. The matchmaking event is held in a completely virtual setting\, allowing attendees to book meeting times throughout the afternoon that fit best with personal scheduling.  \n\n\n\nWe would like to extend a Corporate/Supplier-only invitation for you to join us at our upcoming Virtual Matchmaking event on June 20th from 12 pm to 6 pm EDT. \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will begin by hosting a Welcome Webinar from 12 pm – 12:30 pm EDT. Throughout the afternoon\, matchmakers can schedule 15-minute\, one-on-one meetings. As an added benefit\, Certified Suppliers will be able to schedule meetings with Corporate Members in attendance and fellow diverse suppliers.CCQC has engaged with mybusinessmatches.com for this event to create a technologically and socially-elevated matchmaking experience for corporate members and certified suppliers. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by our friends at Realize and hosted by My Business Matches URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/virtual-one-on-one-matchmaking-jun-20-2023/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230627T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T084339 CREATED:20240501T182533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T220000Z UID:10000301-1687874400-1687878000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer - TJX DESCRIPTION:Date: June 27\, 2023 2:00 pm – June 27\, 2023 3:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about some of our Corporate Partners? This is the perfect opportunity to meet some of our partners at the CCQC and see what they are specifically looking for in procurement.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that our Meet The Buyer sessions are for certified diverse suppliers only – for more information on becoming a certified supplier with CCQC click here or email us at supplierdiversity@queerchamber.ca. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\nCCQC is pleased to welcome the following corporate member to this session: TJX \n\n\n\n\n\nThe TJX Companies\, Inc.\, is the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. At the end of fiscal 2022\, the Company had nearly 4\,700 stores across nine countries and three continents\, and five distinctive branded e-commerce sites. We operate T.J. Maxx and Marshalls (combined\, Marmaxx)\, HomeGoods\, Sierra\, and Homesense\, as well as tjmaxx.com\, marshalls.com\, homegoods.com\, and sierra.com\, in the U.S.; Winners\, HomeSense\, and Marshalls (combined\, TJX Canada) in Canada; and T.K. Maxx in the U.K.\, Ireland\, Germany\, Poland\, Austria\, the Netherlands\, and Australia\, as well as HomeSense in the U.K. and Ireland\, and tkmaxx.com in the U.K. (combined\, TJX International). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this open networking call\, members can learn more about the corporate partner in attendance\, ask questions\, and hear about exclusive members’ benefits to using their services. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/meet-the-buyer-tjx/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230629T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T084339 CREATED:20240501T182537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T170137Z UID:10000303-1688050800-1688058000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Open Office Hours (June 29th\, 2023) - Come Chat! DESCRIPTION:Date: June 29\, 2023 3:00 pm – June 29\, 2023 5:00 pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in pursuing the Rainbow Registered program or are you an accredited Rainbow Registered business that wants to: \n\n\n\n\ndiscuss how to maximize your accreditation\n\n\n\nreceive feedback on your current diversity & inclusion efforts\n\n\n\ndiscuss any questions or concerns you are experiencing related to Rainbow Registered and 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion\n\n\n\n\nThe Rainbow Registered program manager is holding open office hours on the last Thursday of each month to have an ongoing\, dedicated opportunity for businesses to drop in and chat with our team about whatever is on their mind. \n\n\n\nDrop in anytime between 3 PM and 5 PM Eastern and let’s chat! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nNot able to make it to the office hours or have an urgent question? Email us anytime at rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca \, and our team is always happy to chat. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/rainbow-registered-open-office-hours-jun-29-2023/ CATEGORIES:Rainbow Registered END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR