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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T130000
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SUMMARY:From Fear to Freedom (How Changing Gender Transformed My Life)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 8\, 2024 12:00 pm – May 8\, 2024 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nIn this candid keynote\, Kate Madden will share her personal journey of coming out as a transgender woman at the age of 40 after a successful career as an Account Executive at one of the big three insurance companies. Through the course of the hour\, Kate will share how this life-changing decision impacted her relationships\, parenting\, friendships\, work and – ultimately – identity. Kate recognized a lack of resources and stories of gender transition for people in their 30s\, 40s and 50s and started a YouTube channel to share her experiences of gender transition\, parenting while Trans\, navigating divorce\, dating\, work\, religion and so on and so on; five years later her videos have been watched more than 200K times and has expanded her social media platform to build an inclusive and supportive community.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTakeaways: \n\n\n\nKate’s story will demonstrate how embracing authenticity and vulnerability can make you a better person\, parent\, friend\, and co-worker and how others can learn from this to help build a more compassionate and inclusive workplace and society. \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                                Kate Madden                            \n\n                                                            \n                                    Group Account Executive                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            \n                                    Equitable Life
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/from-fear-to-freedom-how-changing-gender-transformed-my-life/
CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T160000
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SUMMARY:CCQC Connect: Panel\, Networking and Matchmaking
DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 16\, 2024 11:00 am – May 16\, 2024 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nIn-person and free to attend.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to all\, discover a dynamic environment where 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs\, corporate leaders\, and allies converge to unlock new opportunities\, foster meaningful connections\, and drive sustainable success. From insightful panel discussions to networking\, immerse yourself in a transformative experience crafted to amplify 2SLGBTQI+ voices and drive impactful change in the business landscape. Spanning across Toronto and Vancouver simultaneously\, CCQC Connect promises an unforgettable experience packed with opportunities to connect\, learn\, and grow together. \n\n\n\nBut that’s not all – brace yourself for the highlight of the day: our exclusive matchmaking sessions. Tailored specifically for CCQC-certified suppliers and corporate partners\, these sessions are your ticket to unlocking strategic collaborations and seizing exciting business opportunities. Whether you’re seeking innovative solutions or looking to expand your network of diverse suppliers\, our matchmaking platform connects you with the perfect match to fuel your success. \n\n\n\nLimited seats available – register now to guarantee your spot at this exclusive event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Toronto\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR VANCOUVER\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n11 am – 12 pm: Registration and opening remarks\n\n\n\n12 pm – 1 pm: Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n1 pm – 2 pm: Lunch & Networking\n\n\n\n2 pm – 4 pm: Matchmaking (The matchmaking session is exclusively for CCQC-certified suppliers and corporate partners)\n\n\n\n\nBoth events are hosted by BDC
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/cglcc-connect-panel-networking-and-matchmaking/
CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier,Corporate Partner,National,National (Non-Voting),National (Voting),OUT For Business,Rainbow Registered
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series with Ren Navarro | EDI in the workplace
DESCRIPTION:Dates: May 21\, 2024 12:00 pm – May 21\, 2024 1:00 pm\, EDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpowering Diversity Webinar Series with Ren Navarro\n\n\n\nJoin us for an impactful webinar series with diversity champion Ren Navarro\, focusing on the importance of diversity and inclusion and how it benefits everyone.  \n\n\n\nSeries content:   \n\n\n\n\nDefining Diversity: A quick refresher on terms introduced in the previous webinar: Looking at basic definitions of EDI terms (including EDI – Equality\, Diversity\, and Inclusion)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSetting goals and realistic timelines when creating ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) and EDI committees\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to focus on and present to the organization/company \n\n\n\nHow to measure deliverables from the group/committee \n\n\n\nHow to keep committees running for the long term \n\n\n\nWHO is joining the committee?  \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to train\, educate\, and engage with “allies” and equity deserving groups \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to create safer spaces for open and honest conversations \n\n\n\nHow to continue education and ensuring access to information  \n\n\n\nHow to keep training and education accessible for all \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Our Team    \n\n            \n                            \n                    \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                                Ren Navarro (she/her)                            \n\n                                                            \n                                    Owner/Operator at B Diversity Group
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/webinar-series-with-ren-navarro-edi-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T130000
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SUMMARY:What’s the Buzz? Connect and learn with Rainbow Registered (May 2024)
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 to all eligible businesses via e-mail in advance.
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/fr/event/whats-the-buzz-connect-and-learn-with-rainbow-registered-may-2024/
CATEGORIES:safespace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240528T150000
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SUMMARY:MEET Jacobs!
DESCRIPTION:At Jacobs\, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities\, resilient environments\, mission-critical outcomes\, operational advancement\, scientific discovery\, and cutting-edge manufacturing\, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $16 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60\,000\, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting\, technical\, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.  \n\n\n\nAt Jacobs\, we want people to feel included\, that they belong\, and that there is no limit to who they can be and what we can achieve together.Inclusion is about tangible action that drives meaningful\, measurable change both in our company and in the communities we serve – especially in Canada\, where across our twelve offices\, our employee networks connect\, empower and protect the rights of Indigenous\, women\, LGBTQ+ and visible minority staff. In addition\, our Social Value and Equity practice work to include LGBTQ+-owned businesses in the work that we do\, which in Canada includes serving the water\, wastewater\, conveyance\, transportation\, and environmental markets. \n\n\n\nHere are some services typically subcontracted at Jacobs:  \n\n\n\n\nProfessional services:\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding architects\n\n\n\nLandscape architects\n\n\n\nSurvey\n\n\n\nSubsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Level A\, B \n\n\n\nHydrogeologist\n\n\n\nArborist\n\n\n\nCultural Heritage \n\n\n\nGeotechnical engineering\, investigations\n\n\n\nCivil\, Mechanical\, EIC engineering\n\n\n\nEnvironmental services\, field monitoring \n\n\n\nTraffic control / flagging\n\n\n\nCorporate services:\n\nCatering\n\n\n\nCleaning\n\n\n\n\n\n\njacobs.com \n\n\n\nThis session is for CCQC certified suppliers only! \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-jacobs/
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