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Founder and Legacy Award Winners Announced for 2022!
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) today announced the recipients of the prestigious Founder and Legacy Awards, as part of their 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ community.
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And the Nominees are…
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) today announced the Finalists for the 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals and companies who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ community.
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Small business finds its sea legs in the Las Vegas desert
Focusing sights on the horizon, Canvasea sees smooth sailing towards new international business prospects. When Stanley Wu, Co-Founder of Canvasea Interiors Inc., was invited to CQCC’s 2022 Las Vegas Trade […]
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Business Leadership Wall of Fame
The CQCC has a legacy of recognizing individuals and businesses who have shown a commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do. The Business Leadership Awards […]
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State of Canadian Supplier Diversity Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Canadian firms attribute their success to the recognition and realization of the business benefits to the inclusion of a diverse supplier base. […]
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Lived experiences of 2S2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs explored in report
CQCC and the Diversity Institute explore Access and Equity for 2S2SLGBTQI+ Businesses in Canada in recent report Providing an account of the lived experiences of 2S2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada, Ted […]
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CQCC’s Las Vegas Trade Mission wrapped!
This year’s trade mission to the United States and the 2022 NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference once again showcased the strength, creativity and dynamism of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ enterprises. It truly […]
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Don’t Roll the Dice: Canada’s Need to Equal the Playing Field for 2SLGBTQI+ Founders
CQCC’s Darrell Schuurman and Kayla Isabelle from Startup Canada explore the clear gap in tools, programs, and resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in this co-written article.
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Government of Canada supports 2SLGBTQI+Q2+ tourism in southern Ontario
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate […]
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Doing business better
Businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who never imagined they would be sitting across the table from a PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, or Bell Canada buyer, now see doors open up to a new world of opportunity through Supplier Diversity initiatives. Find out more!
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Illuminate 2022: Wrapped!
The CQCC would once again like to thank you for attending the 2022 Global 2SLGBTQI+ Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum that took place on June 2-3 in person and virtually. The excitement of once again coming together to learn more and talk about diversity, inclusion and equity in 2SLGBTQI+ businesses and communities, was positively…
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Illuminate 2022 Speakers
Join us from June 2 to 3 to hear more from these business leaders, community changemakers, and industry disruptors as they generously offer their knowledge, experience, and expertise.