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: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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T180739Z UID:10000355-1709125200-1717167600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:2024 EY/CCQC Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Dates: February 28\, 2024 1:00 pm – May 31\, 2024 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce\, in collaboration with EY\, invites CCQC’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\nThe pitch competition is only for CCQC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business Entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nFormat of the 2024 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 may use PowerPoint presentations\, handouts\, or videos.\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 14 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\nAPRIL 5 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\nAPRIL 18 | 1-3 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\nFINALE in May. Dates to be announced.\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive a calendar invite for your slot upon registration if you get in! \n\n\n\nMentorship:After the last pitch session on April 18th\, 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. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/2024-ey-cglcc-pitch-competition/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,OUT For Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T174140Z UID:10000364-1709816400-1709820000@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Pushing Past the Hate: Building Better Businesses Through Inclusion\, Access\, and Justice for Queer Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 7\, 2024 1:00 pm – March 7\, 2024 2:00 pm AST \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransform Business: Embrace Inclusivity and Access! \n\n\n\nStep into a world where diversity drives innovation with our leading webinar to the Inclusive Horizons Webinar Series\, “Pushing Past the Hate: Building Better Businesses Through Inclusion\, Access\, and Justice for Queer Entrepreneurs” on March 7\, 2024\, from 1-2pm AST. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nLearn how CCQC’s innovative $25M Federal funding initiative is reshaping the business landscape for SMEs.\n\n\n\nDiscover strategies to turn diversity into a competitive advantage\, fostering resilience and growth.\n\n\n\nNetwork with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and allies dedicated to creating inclusive and successful businesses.\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration with leading industry partners.\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nStrategies for Success: Amanda Dorter shares insights on thriving through diversity and inclusion.\n\n\n\nUnlocking Opportunities: Didi A. Chuk explores the benefits of engaging with the Supplier Diversity Program for expansive business growth. \n\n\n\nEngage in a dynamic Q&A session.\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us and Make an Impact: \n\n\n\n\nGain access to a wealth of resources and support.\n\n\n\nReceive an exclusive invite to our networking event\, connecting you with potential partners and peers.\n\n\n\nReady to join a movement where inclusivity is the key to business success? This webinar is your opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow in an ecosystem that values diversity and justice.\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Dorter URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/pushing-past-the-hate-building-better-businesses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T174014Z UID:10000361-1710248400-1710255600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rainbow Registered Office Hours (March 2024) DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 12\, 2024 1:00 pm – March 12\, 2024 3:00 pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our informal office hours to chat about everything related to Rainbow Registration! Whether you have questions\, need clarification\, or just want to learn more\, this is your chance to get all the info in a relaxed setting. Everyone’s welcome\, so don’t hesitate to drop by if you want to chat with the Rainbow Registered program manager – Spencer Toth. \n\n\n\nBook a 15-minute time slot within the available 2-hour window (1 pm – 3 pm ET). \n\n\n\n\nReserve Time with Spencer URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/rainbow-registered-office-hours-mar-2024/ CATEGORIES:National,Rainbow Registered END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175311Z UID:10000356-1710327600-1710331200@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:How to be your own cheerleader as an entrepreneur! DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 13\, 2024 11:00 am – March 13\, 2024 12:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\nLocation: Online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo you followed your dreams and passions to become an entrepreneur or solopreneur\, but what they didn’t tell you is…. \n\n\n\n\nNow more than ever you need to get to know yourself\, your own brain and how you operate more intimately. \n\n\n\nYou have lost your hype squad and no longer have a team providing validation or regular feedback.\n\n\n\nThat pesky imposter syndrome can visit often.\n\n\n\n\nJoin Tara Langan\, a seasoned business coach and consultant who creates safe spaces for honest conversations on navigating the entrepreneurship journey. Tara\, armed with her late ADHD diagnosis\, sheds light on the unspoken aspects of entrepreneurship\, offering insights that go beyond the typical narrative. Learn how to be your own cheerleader in the face of overwhelming responsibilities\, as Tara shares her expertise gained through founding Career TLC and learn some instant strategies that can be considered and implemented right away. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speaker \n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tara Langan \n\n \n Founder \n \n \n \n Career TLC \n \n \n \n Tara Langan LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Tara Langan \n\n \n Founder \n \n \n \n Career TLC \n \n \n Tara\, armed with her late ADHD diagnosis\, sheds light on the unspoken aspects of entrepreneurship\, offering insights that go beyond the typical narrative. Learn how to be your own cheerleader in the face of overwhelming responsibilities\, as Tara shares her expertise gained through founding Career TLC and learn some instant strategies that can be considered and implemented right away. \n \n \n \n \n Tara Langan LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCareer TLC is a coaching/consultancy that supports workplaces in creating work environments for all to thrive. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/how-to-be-your-own-cheerleader-as-an-entrepreneur/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T181638Z UID:10000346-1710856800-1710860400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer – City of Toronto DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 19\, 2024 2:00 pm – March 19\, 2024 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity of Toronto – The Municipal Government provides programs and services to Toronto residents\, businesses\, and visitors. Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse cities.This session is for CCQC certified suppliers only! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the session\, the City of Toronto will address: \n\n\n\n\nExciting news and developments within your organization in regard to procurement and supplier diversity.\n\n\n\nSpecifics on visibility and winning contracts with your organization.\n\n\n\nCurrent procurement needs (Please see the list below)\n\n\n\nHigh spend or common areas for procurement for your organization.\n\n\n\n\nPlus: \n\n\n\n\nCity’s Procurement types\, methods and social procurement policy/program\n\n\n\nRegistration in Ariba and other procurement platforms that the City is using.\n\n\n\nSome highlights and success stories\n\n\n\nSome City’s programs or workshops available to suppliers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Service Areas –Architectural ServicesArtisansBranding and graphic designCatering (food vending\, vegan options\, gluten-free\, pastry and cafés)Cleaning products and services (including waste removal\, and window cleaning)Clothing\, footwear and rainwearConstruction servicesConsulting (including management\, human resources\, communications\, environment\, landscape\, and drafting)Courier servicesElectrical products and servicesEngineering servicesEvent planningFloristsFuel and chemical products supplyGraffiti removersHVAC suppliesInterior designIT products and servicesLegal servicesMachine shop equipment and toolsMarketing (including advertising\, promotions and communications)Medical supplies and hospital furnishingsOffice furnitureOffice SuppliesPPE and safety equipmentPrinting servicesPromotional productsPublishingSignageSofwareSurveyorsTraining \n\n\n\nCCQC’s certified suppliers can contact their procurement team (Socialprocurement@toronto.ca) before the session to have you included in their Diverse Supplier List. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n Our Team \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Al Balkhi (she/her) \n\n \n Coordinator\, Purchasing Services \n \n \n \n Social Procurement – Policy and Program Planning \n \n \n \n\n \n \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. URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/meet-the-buyer-city-toronto/ CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T222850Z UID:10000370-1711540800-1711544400@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz? Connect and learn with Rainbow Registered (March 2024) DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 27\, 2024 12:00 pm – March 27\, 2024 1:00 pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE 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 also be sent to all eligible businesses via e-mail in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/whats-the-buzz-mar-27-2024/ CATEGORIES:Rainbow Registered END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221521 CREATED:20240501T182720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T173453Z UID:10000353-1711634400-1711641600@queerchamber.ca SUMMARY:2SLGBTQI+ Travel Market-Ready Webinar (ACOA) – March 28th\,2024 DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 28\, 2024 2:00 pm – March 28\, 2024 4:00 pm AST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is funded by the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). \n\n\n\nThis two-hour webinar will share exclusive 2SLGBTQI+ travel market info and case study best practices from around the world\, as well as expose you to a number of custom 2SLGBTQI+ products to help inspire your own successful 2SLGBTQI+ tourism-welcoming strategy. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/2slgbtqi-travel-market-ready-webinar-acoa-mar-28-2024/ CATEGORIES:National,National (Non-Voting),Rainbow Registered END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR