{"id":45585,"date":"2024-05-01T14:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T21:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-cglcc-multisite.pantheonsite.io\/fr\/cglcc\/event\/meet-city-of-toronto\/"},"modified":"2024-08-06T14:16:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T18:16:38","slug":"meet-the-buyer-city-toronto","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/fr\/event\/meet-the-buyer-city-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Buyer \u2013 City of Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dates: March 19, 2024 2:00 pm &#8211; March 19, 2024 3:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>City of Toronto &#8211; 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\u2019s leading economic engine and one of the world\u2019s most diverse cities.<br><br><strong>This session is for CCQC certified suppliers only!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZItdOqsqDooHNzGNOskLvypIBkKFRMkezs0\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In the session, the City of Toronto will address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exciting news and developments within your organization in regard to procurement and supplier diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specifics on visibility and winning contracts with your organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current procurement needs (Please see the list 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