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Resilience Beyond Boundaries: 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs and the Importance of Diversifying Canadian Supply Chains
Read Co-founder and CEO Darrell Schuurman’s message for CanadianSME’s Navigating 2024: Words of Wisdom for Small Business Owners column.
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CQCC’s 8th Annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration: We Ignited the North!
Thank you to everyone for coming to CQCC’s 8th annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration, an evening that was truly special!
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The Ecosystem Fund for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is now open.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Breaking down barriers to empower 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs: the Ecosystem Fund for Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is now open to applications from non-profit organizations. Toronto, ON – […]
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Welcoming the next wave of young entrepreneurs
In a celebration of innovation and inclusivity, the OUT For Business youth entrepreneur program continues to champion the dreams of 2SLGBTQI+ youth entrepreneurs across Canada. As we joyously mark the […]
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Announcing the 2023 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Awards’ Winners!
CQCC is proud to announce this year’s 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award winners!
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop and Support Rainbow Registered 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Businesses
We are excited to announce the launch of our exclusive Holiday Gift Guide at RainbowRegisteredStore.ca, a platform where shopping meets the heart of diversity and inclusion. This holiday season, we […]
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Announcing the 2023 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists
And the nominees are in…the 2023 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists have been announced!
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Celebrating international successes: CQCC Trade Mission recap, with gratitude
At Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC), we celebrate and value the power of inclusivity and collaboration. Our recent Trade Mission to Denver, USA, from August 15th to 18th, 2023, […]
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Celebrating 20 years of diversity and inclusion in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – AUGUST 30, 2023 CQCC celebrates two decades of effectively connecting 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government, corporate members, and community partners. This year marks the 20th anniversary of […]
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CQCC named Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) recognized as the Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year by the National 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). This prestigious award not only acknowledges CQCC’s […]
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Summit 2023: Wrapped!
The CQCC would like to thank all those who attended the 2023 Global 2SLGBTQI+ Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum that took place on June 14-16 virtually and in beautiful Kingston, Ontario. It was truly a journey that will be remembered! The magic and connections that can be made when we come together as a…
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The Federal Government selects CQCC to administer the fund for Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
KINGSTON, ON – June 15, 2023 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada has selected Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) to administer Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.