{"id":56492,"date":"2024-09-10T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-cglcc-multisite.pantheonsite.io\/fr\/cglcc\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=56492"},"modified":"2024-10-21T14:22:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T18:22:43","slug":"halifax-2slgbtqi-business-symposium-oct","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/queerchamber.ca\/fr\/event\/halifax-2slgbtqi-business-symposium-oct\/","title":{"rendered":"Halifax 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<p class=\"tribe-events-schedule__datetime\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--start\">\n\t\t\tOctober 22, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--start\">\n\t\t\t\t9:30 am\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t &#8211; \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t5:00 pm\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Halifax 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium: Empowering Our Community, Together<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for the Halifax 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium on October 22nd, to be held at the Discovery Centre, Halifax! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by Canada\u2019s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, <strong>this event is designed by and for queer and trans entrepreneurs<\/strong>. It brings together business owners, allies, government bodies, corporations, and non-profits to create a supportive and inclusive space for growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symposium features breakout sessions on essential business skills, trade booth exhibitions, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and potential partners. Attendees will learn about the $25M 2SLGBTQI+ Federal Entrepreneurship Fund, gain practical insights on financial management, branding, and more, and celebrate the achievements of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to scale your business, access funding, or start your entrepreneurial journey, this event is designed to empower you and foster collaboration within our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register today \u2013 it&#8217;s free!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you so much for your interest in the Halifax 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium. Due to overwhelming interest, the event is at capacity, but sometimes life happens and people who previously registered cannot attend. If some spots open up, interested wait listers will be contacted in the order that their forms are received: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=5txiXvI8e0Oe3P2sFbC5W-ERG_KTZEFGvt6z-HlX3L9UNlI4NFBBNEVMSEFRWFdVMDBTTE45V1FOQS4u&amp;route=shorturl\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=5txiXvI8e0Oe3P2sFbC5W-ERG_KTZEFGvt6z-HlX3L9UNlI4NFBBNEVMSEFRWFdVMDBTTE45V1FOQS4u&amp;route=shorturl<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 22nd, 2024<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:30am-5pm (ADT)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-dd2c4f704fb046dcc361e7abb737174d\" style=\"color:#3cbec3\"><strong>AGENDA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8am \u2013 9:15am:<\/strong> Registration, Breakfast, and Trade Show Exhibition Setup&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:30am \u2013 9:45am:<\/strong> Opening<strong> <\/strong>Segment&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:50am \u2013 11:10am:<\/strong> Panel Discussion<strong> <\/strong><br><em>\u2013 &#8220;Queer Innovation: Navigating the Intersection of Identity and Business&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:20am \u2013 12:30pm:<\/strong> Morning Breakout Sessions&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:30pm \u2013 1:15pm:<\/strong> Lunch&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:15pm \u2013 2:15pm:<\/strong> Afternoon Breakout Sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:15pm \u2013 2:30pm:<\/strong> Coffee Break&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:30pm \u2013 3pm<\/strong>: Procurement Assistance Canada Session&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3pm \u2013 4pm: <\/strong>Keynote<br><em>\u2013 &#8220;Building Resilient Businesses: Lessons from the Margins&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4pm \u2013 5pm: <\/strong>Mingling and Eco-system Showcase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-77696faca6e89002adbd7ccc3ed37388\" style=\"color:#3cbec3\"><strong>YOUR SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Hosts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Didi Chuk (he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Event Host                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    CCQC Manager, Business Development (Supplier Diversity \u2013 Atlantic)                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Didi Chuk (he\/him)                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Event Host                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        CCQC Manager, Business Development (Supplier Diversity \u2013 Atlantic)                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Didi A. Chuk holds a Master\u2019s in International Business Management and Finance from Edinburgh Business School. Recognized as a distinguished scholar, he was honored as the Best Graduating Student for his outstanding academic achievements. Throughout his career, Didi has collaborated with numerous government and public organizations, where his innovative strategies and customer-centric approach earned him the Top Performer accolade. His tenure at Scotiabank\u2019s business banking division further showcased his expertise and commitment to excellence. Beyond his corporate roles, Didi has sat on the board of a charity endowment fund, ardently pushing for female economic empowerment. He\u2019s also a staunch advocate for the rights of black and neurodivergent individuals, reflecting his deep-rooted passion for inclusivity and justice. Outside of work, Didi\u2019s interests are diverse, from exploring culinary arts as a chef to the discipline of powerlifting. As he joins CCQC, Didi brings a rich tapestry of experiences, achievements, and a genuine desire to foster an inclusive business landscape.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Connor McKiggan (they\/them, he\/him)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Event Emcee                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    CCQC Business Development Manager (Tourism and Accreditation Programs)                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-1\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-1\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-1\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Connor McKiggan (they\/them, he\/him)                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Event Emcee                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        CCQC Business Development Manager (Tourism and Accreditation Programs)                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-1\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Named an \u2018Inclusion warrior\u2019 by the Saskatoon Star Phoenix while pursuing a double degree in Sustainability and International Development, Connor is a leader in breaking down gender binaries through their passion for 2S2SLGBTQI+QA+ community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Connor is excited to translate his experience into concrete policies, education, and support for workplaces that are ready to create stronger, safer spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ customers and employees.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Remarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                M\u00e9lika Fontaine (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Grant Manager (Quebec and Atlantic Canada)                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Connor McKiggan (they\/he)                            <\/span>\n\n                                                            <span class=\"member-position\" aria-label=\"Position\">\n                                    Business Development Manager, National                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#3cbec3;color:#3cbec3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPEAKERS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to Know CCQC: Who Are We?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief presentation introducing Canada&#8217;s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CCQC) and its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Vanessa Ntinu (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    CCQC Membership Services Coordinator, Supplier Diversity                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel Discussion \u2013 &#8220;Queer Innovation: Navigating the Intersection of Identity and Business&#8221;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussion on how queer identity influences business innovation and leadership, highlighting unique perspectives, challenges, and strengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Taylor Yeomans (she\/her)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Moderator                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    CCQC Program Lead, Rainbow Registered (Atlantic Canada)                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Taylor Yeomans (she\/her)                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Moderator                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        CCQC Program Lead, Rainbow Registered (Atlantic Canada)                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Taylor is an experienced nonprofit professional dedicated to advocating for queer liberation and disability justice in Nova Scotia. With a background that combines academia, business engagement, and advocacy for 2SLGBTQI+ and disability communities, Taylor brings a multifaceted perspective to her work as the Project Lead of Tourism &amp; Accreditation Programs (Atlantic Canada) at CCQC.<\/p>\n<p>With an MA in critical disability studies and a BA in sociology, Taylor\u2019s career has been marked by a commitment to disability and queer inclusion within Atlantic Canadian businesses and organizations. Taylor advocates for prioritizing lived experience perspectives and leadership of the most marginalized among us. In 2023, Taylor co-founded a community peer support network, Neuroinclusive Support Network, and is on the Board of Directors for 211 Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n<p>When she\u2019s not working, you can find her crocheting garments, taking dance classes, or hiking through Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Irene Rose Saliendra                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Fementity                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-1\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-1\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-1\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Irene Rose Saliendra                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Fementity                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-1\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW122033677 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\">Irene<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\">\u00a0is a visionary entrepreneur and consultant dedicated to empowering women and driving digital transformation. As a co-founder of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW122033677 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\">Fem Entity<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\">, Irene is pioneering a platform that connects women with wellness practitioners, offering expert-driven support focused on women specific health and wellness initiatives. Her work ensures that women have access to personalized care and holistic well-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW122033677 BCX0\">being.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW122033677 BCX0\">In<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\"> addition to Fem Entity, Irene leads\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW122033677 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW122033677 BCX0\">DigitalFlow<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\"> Consultancy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122033677 BCX0\">, where she partners with startups and small businesses to accelerate their digital success. Specializing in sales enablement and technology integration, Irene provides clients with the strategies and tools they need to thrive in a competitive market. Her passion for innovation and commitment to empowering both individuals and businesses set her apart as a leader in the wellness and tech industries.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                B Adair (they\/he)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Just B Consulting                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-2\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-2\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-2\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    B Adair (they\/he)                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Just B Consulting                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-2\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p>Former paramedic B Adair (they\/he) is a queer, neurodivergent, transmasc human with disabilities who leverages their sense of humour and passion for person-centred inclusivity in their work as an equity &amp; inclusion specialist. B is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP\u2122) and runs their own company, Just B Consulting. B works with teams across the country to create more inclusive and accessible spaces in many industries, from emergency rooms to ball diamonds to boardrooms.<\/p>\n<p>In their spare time, B loves getting crafty, beachcombing, rockhounding, camping, and anything else in the fresh air. B is happily married to their partner Alix and lives in rural southwest Nova Scotia with their menagerie of rescued creatures.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Tori Yeomans (she\/they)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Pride Beauty Lounge                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-3\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-3\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-3\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Tori Yeomans (she\/they)                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Pride Beauty Lounge                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-3\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16110738 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16110738 BCX0\">Tori\u00a0Yeomans (she\/they) is a M\u00e9tis nonbinary entrepreneur and master esthetician who owns Pride Beauty Lounge in Lower Sackville. Since its 2021 opening, the salon has earned Gold for Best New Business in the Halifax Best Of 2022, and Bronze and Silver for Best Manicure and Pedicure in 2022 and 2023, respectively.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16110738 BCX0\">Tori\u2019s impact extends beyond the salon with features in QuickBooks commercials, billboards, and media outlets like CTV, Global News, and Virgin Radio. As a certified mental health counselor and board member of the Sackville Business Association, Tori integrates beauty <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16110738 BCX0\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16110738 BCX0\"> with a strong commitment to community well-being and inclusivity.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW16110738 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Nailah Tataa (she\/they\/we)                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Panelist                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    With Intentions                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-4\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-4\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-4\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Nailah Tataa (she\/they\/we)                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Panelist                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        With Intentions                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-4\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231571689 BCX0\">Nailah <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW231571689 BCX0\">Tataa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231571689 BCX0\"> (She\/They\/We) is a MAD writer, community worker and artist active in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW231571689 BCX0\">Mi&#8217;kma&#8217;ki<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231571689 BCX0\">. They are the founder of With Intentions, a mindful candle and incense company that aims to merge community support and business through their Distributing Funds Program. They enjoy collaboratively finding ways to make business more ethical and connected to the needs of the communities that surround them. She is from the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW231571689 BCX0\">Didinga<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231571689 BCX0\"> Hills, South Sudan but lives and dreams in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW231571689 BCX0\">Ponamukjatijk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231571689 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW231571689 BCX0\">Mi\u2019kma\u2019ki<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Management for Sustainable Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Budgeting strategies, financial planning, navigating taxes and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Laura Whiteland                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Inclusive Financial Planning                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Laura Whiteland                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Speaker                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Inclusive Financial Planning                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235494404 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235494404 BCX0\">Laura is a CERTFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER\u00ae and Chartered Investment Manager\u00ae professional with over a decade of experience in finance. Since founding Inclusive Financial Planning in 2022 she has worked to make high quality financial advice more welcoming and accessible for all of us. With experience in personal and business banking, wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning she brings a breadth of experience to each of her clients while delivering her unique brand of personalized financial advice. Laura is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her work with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in rural Nova Scotia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying imposter syndrome, building self-confidence, mental health strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Courtnay Malcolm                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    CAN Certified Life Coach                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Courtnay Malcolm                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Speaker                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        CAN Certified Life Coach                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet Courtnay Malcolm: more than just a certified coach with over a decade of experience, she is an intuitive, visionary, educator and speaker, who holds a B.Ed. and B.Sc. from St. Francis Xavier University. As a former teacher, rugby coach, and mental health support worker, Courtnay possesses an expansive and profound understanding of human nature and the barriers we experience with personal growth, managing wellness and living authentically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Her core belief is that everyone has natural character strengths that make them powerfully unique. Her mission is to help you uncover and embrace these gifts of character, align them with your values, and\u00a0 leverage them to build the confidence and resilience to achieve your goals.During her personal experience as a millennial bi-woman and her long mental health journey with anxiety, depression, OCPD,\u00a0 ADHD, and imposter syndrome, she discovered that we all have the potential to change our sense of self, life satisfaction, and fulfillment through the reflection and study of our own brain and behaviour with the science of Neuropsychology. Using concepts she studied at the Centre for Applied Neuroscience (Neuropsychoidiology, Neuroplasticity, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Acceptance based practices) and her background in teaching and mental health, she acts as a mindset mentor to guide others through the process of self-awareness\/acceptance, overcoming barriers, developing natural strengths, and living well with intention and alignment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Courtnay is not just about achieving goals, she is all about nurturing personal transformation. Her coaching and mentorship has empowered countless youth, elite-athletes, perfectionists, and burnt out professionals to break free of self-doubt and limiting beliefs to finally live out their values, walk confidently into fears, and reach their personal and professional goals.Since embarking on her entrepreneurial journey 10 years ago, she has delivered inspiration through speaking at High School Wellness Conferences, Provincial Teachers Conferences, Sports Halls of Fame, and professional interviews about stress management, overcoming mental health barriers, holistic wellness practices, and leadership development. If you\u2019re craving a life lived with more balance, intention, and authenticity, Courtnay is the ally you\u2019ve been looking for. Join her to make the impact you want to create in your own world and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Networking with Purpose: Building Authentic Connections&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective networking strategies, leveraging social media, building professional relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Dalene Allen                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    BNI Maritimes                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Dalene Allen                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Speaker                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        BNI Maritimes                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dalene&#8217;s journey began in her parents&#8217; handcraft shop, &#8220;The Killick Gift Shop,&#8221; where she learned about entrepreneurship from a young age. Raised in Glen Margaret on the road to Peggy&#8217;s Cove, Nova Scotia, she honed her leadership skills as the eldest of seven daughters. Her mother reminded her daily, \u201cSet an example, you have six younger sisters.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through hard work and strategic networking, Dalene grew her first business working with Mary Kay Cosmetics to $5 million in annual sales, focusing on referral-based growth. She even earned a Pink Cadillac and a total of 16 cars. When she sold her business back to Mary Kay Cosmetics nine years ago, her total earnings exceeded $4 million. Her sales team spanned over 5,000 people in 5 countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0After selling her business, Dalene sought a new challenge and decided to purchase a BNI Franchise with her husband. BNI is the world\u2019s largest and most successful business referral networking organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Realizing that many people fear networking and are unsure how to build a dream team of referral partners that generates revenue, Dalene started a new business \u2013 Networking Naturally. She is dedicated to sharing what works and what doesn&#8217;t, as she genuinely believes that one&#8217;s network is their net worth. She aims to help others experience networking in a natural way, allowing them to thrive in business and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Focusing on building genuine connections and trust within professional networks, Dalene specializes in cultivating high-quality referral partners that ensure faster client acquisition, longer retention, and increased revenue. Reach out to Dalene to create your dream team of referral partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Branding and Storytelling for Business Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Techniques for creating a strong brand narrative and using storytelling to connect with your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Will Yang                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Halitube                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Will Yang                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Speaker                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Halitube                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209065110 BCX0\">Will Yang is the CEO of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW209065110 BCX0\">Differo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209065110 BCX0\"> Marketing (differo.ca), a dynamic agency specializing in digital marketing and brand storytelling. With a strong focus on inclusive marketing and short-form video content, Will has led successful campaigns for clients such as Digital Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia, Halifax Shopping Centre, and Discover Halifax. At the upcoming CCQC event, &#8220;Branding and Storytelling for Business Success,&#8221; Will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW209065110 BCX0\">will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209065110 BCX0\"> share his <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209065110 BCX0\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209065110 BCX0\"> in crafting compelling brand narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drive business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE CANADA SESSION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling to the Government of Canada: Exploring New Revenue Opportunities for Diverse Businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The session titled &#8220;Selling to the Government of Canada: Exploring New Revenue Opportunities for Diverse Businesses&#8221; at the CCQC 2024 Symposium aims to equip 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to access federal government contracts. Led by Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), the session will provide practical guidance on navigating federal procurement processes, identifying suitable contract opportunities, and leveraging PAC services. Participants will learn how to register, find tender documents, and access tailored resources to help them successfully compete for government contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"member-display align\" aria-labelledby=\"team-section-heading\">\n    <h2 id=\"team-section-heading\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n        Our Team    <\/h2>\n\n            <div class=\"member-row\" role=\"list\">\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Manjeet Toor                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Public Services and Procurement Canada                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-0\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-0\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-0\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Manjeet Toor                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Speaker                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Public Services and Procurement Canada                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-0\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manjeet began his journey with Public Services and Procurement Canada in July 2021, where he currently serves as a Policy Analyst for Procurement Assistance Canada. Before entering the federal public service, Manjeet gained valuable experience working with the Government of New Brunswick. His diverse background also spans the non-profit and private sectors, where he excelled in various roles, contributing his expertise in stakeholder engagement and community development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manjeet holds undergraduate degrees in Business Administration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(BBA Mgmt.) and Economics (BA Econ), as well as a Master&#8217;s Degree in Public Administration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                \n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n                    <div class=\"member-inner\">\n                        \n                        <div class=\"member-info\">\n                            <span class=\"member-name\" aria-label=\"Name\">\n                                Jonathan Hebert                            <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-title\" aria-label=\"Title\">\n                                    Speaker                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"member-company\" aria-label=\"Company\">\n                                    Public Services and Procurement Canada                                <\/span>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div class=\"member-popup\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"member-name-1\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"member-bio-1\">\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-background\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"member-popup-inner\">\n                                <button class=\"member-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Member Details\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <span id=\"member-name-1\" class=\"member-name\">\n                                    Jonathan Hebert                                <\/span>\n\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-title\">\n                                        Speaker                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <span class=\"member-company\">\n                                        Public Services and Procurement Canada                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                                    <div id=\"member-bio-1\" class=\"member-bio\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69702469 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69702469 BCX0\">Jonathan Hebert is wrapping up his micro-assignment as the first Atlantic Region Lead with the Public Service Pride Network (PSPN), a vast pan-Canadian employee network in the Government of Canada. Jonathan lives and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW69702469 BCX0\">grew<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69702469 BCX0\"> up in the Halifax area where he works substantively as an Outreach Officer with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) \u2013 Atlantic region, helping to diversify Canada\u2019s supply chain on the Procurement Assistance Canada team. He is also the Chair of the region\u2019s Positive Space Initiative (PSI). His 20-year career in government has included roles in Ottawa, Halifax, and France where he has worked with the House of Commons, the Library of Parliament, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, and now PSPC. He graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree in 2008. Jonathan lives with his husband and partner of 13 years Devon, a public servant as well with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and their cat Germaine. 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