Our 9th annual Gala is one month away! Tickets are still available! CGLCC is excited to invite you to Do, Dare, Dazzle with us at our Black & White Gala. Join us on November 1st at the Carlu in Toronto for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the strength and vibrancy of the 2SLGBTQI+ business community. Get ready to network, celebrate, and be dazzled by live entertainment and exciting opportunities! We hope you will join us in supporting our efforts to help Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ business community thrive. Secure your spot now – this is one event you won't want to miss! buff.ly/3T25bAG
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 7,412 followers
Diversifying Canadian business, one connection at a time.
About us
We often get the question: why do you exist? There are business chambers at the regional and national level, and corporations’ support for 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives is on the rise. It’s easy to give a by-the-numbers response. Canada is home to over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses. These businesses generate over $22 billion in economic activity and employ over 435,000 Canadians. In other words, 2SLGBTQI+ business is big business. However, 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs still face barriers. Nearly half have hidden who they were in business dealings to avoid losing opportunities, and more than a third have lost opportunities due to being 2SLGBTQI+. There is a growing number of organizations looking to change these stats – one connection at a time. A community of 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government liaisons and even diverse procurement practices are helping tip the scales. CGLCC is a coalition of all of these positive forces advocating for change to make a more inclusive Canadian economy possible. We do this by bringing people together, and highlighting the right resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to be even more successful. So, the answer is: we exist because 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs already have a huge impact on the Canadian economy, with barriers. Let’s see what kind of thriving and inclusive Canada is possible when we remove them.
- Website
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https://www.cglcc.ca
External link for Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
Locations
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Primary
100 University Ave
5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1V6, CA
Employees at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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Darrell Schuurman
CEO at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
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Patricia A. Muir
Working with Women Business Owners, Micropreneurs, and Executives :: EXECUTIVE ENCORE(TM); THRIVE After Cancer; WBO Quality Management Systems &…
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Austen Koecher
Project Management - Human Resources - Training & Development - Communications - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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Tyler Demers
Director, Grant and Research Programs
Updates
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Cette semaine, nous avons le plaisir de mettre en lumière quatre nouvelles organisations sélectionnées comme bénéficiaires du Fonds pour l’Écosystème ! Chacune de ces organisations joue un rôle essentiel dans le soutien aux personnes entrepreneures 2ELGBTQI+ à travers le Canada, en renforçant les capacités, en fournissant des ressources vitales et en solidifiant le réseau des entreprises 2ELGBTQI+. Leur dévouement stimule la croissance et favorise l'inclusion au sein de notre communauté entrepreneuriale. Un immense merci au gouvernement du Canada pour son soutien précieux qui rend tout cela possible. Découvrez ces quatre organisations inspirantes et restez à l’affût pour de nouvelles organisations la semaine prochaine ! En savoir plus: https://buff.ly/3MqOjQD #2ELGBTQI #Entrepreneuriat #Inclusion Chroma NB FrancoQueer Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
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This week, we’re excited to spotlight four more incredible organizations selected as recipients of the Ecosystem Fund! Each of these organizations plays a vital role in supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs across Canada by building capacity, providing essential resources, and strengthening the 2SLGBTQI+ business network. Their dedication is driving growth and fostering inclusion within our entrepreneurial community. A huge thank you to the Government of Canada for their invaluable support in making this possible. Swipe through to learn more about these four inspiring organizations, and stay tuned for more spotlights each week! Learn more: https://buff.ly/3z115Ci #2SLGBTQI #EcosystemFund #Entrepreneurship #DiversityInBusiness #Inclusion Chroma NB FrancoQueer Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
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Très hâte de participer à cette conversation demain avec Florence Gagnon, Coppélia LaRoche-Francoeur, Murielle Bien-Aimé et Paige Glabb, M.Ed! Merci à la Chambre de Commerce 2ELGBTQI+ du Canada (CGLCC) pour l'invitation. 🧡
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We are so excited to be hosting a booth to showcase our services at the upcoming CGLCC 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium in Halifax! We hope to see you there!
We’re back in Halifax! Join us for a day of insightful discussions and networking at our upcoming 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium! We had so much fun this past March that we just had to return - we’d love for you to join us again at the Halifax Discovery Centre for an amazing day of learning and connection. 🗓️ October 22, 2024, 9:30am-5pm ADT, Discovery Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 🔗 https://buff.ly/47Q1PqM Featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers and a full program designed to inspire innovation and growth, this event is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your horizons. Check out the program and speaker information – we can't wait to see you there!
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
📽It's time to tune into our Chamber Chat of the week! Businesses operating in and identifying with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are making a difference in the Chamber of Commerce movement across Canada. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams engages with Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) CEO and Co-Founder Darrell Schuurman, and with a local queer business owner for a conversation about how this inclusion makes a difference. Tune in now! >>> https://lnkd.in/gUpwiQEv Thanks to our series sponsor: Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union. Meet with their local experts for solutions as unique as your business.
Chamber inclusion making a difference for 2SLGBTQIA+ community
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📣 WBE Canada invites you to their 2024 National Conference & Expo on November 13-14, in Toronto! Looking to expand your network and connect with prominent buyers and industry leaders spanning across Canada? Then you need to be there! 🤝 Meet, learn and be inspired at Canada’s largest conference dedicated to advancing Supplier Diversity and helping grow women-owned businesses. CGLCC-certified suppliers are entitled to a 20% discount on their tickets! 💡DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER: https:/wbeconference.ca #wbeconference #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship #supplierdiversity
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
Award-Winning Managing Partner 🦄 | ex-Deloitte Operations Executive 🟢 | 2SLGBTQI+ Accelerator Director 🌈 | Board Member ☑️
🦄 Hello friends! The Misfits at Misfit Ventures are excited to host a first-of-its-kind event in Toronto on October 21st at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. We are bringing together queer founders, VC's & community partners to discuss access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs. This is what is in store! 🎙️ "Inclusive Capital Access" panel with: 👩🏿 Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Managing Partner @ BKR Capital 👩🏽 Althea Wishloff, General Partner @ Raven Indigenous Capital Partners 🧑🏽 Bobbie Racette, Founder & CEO @ Virtual Gurus 💸 Promising queer founders will pitch in front of influential investors: If you would like a shot, please apply here (~ 2 mins: https://shorturl.at/wTg9F) ☺️ Alternatively, intro me to your favourites! 🤝 Founder speed dating with investors, accelerators & community partners: Boann Social Impact, Realize Capital Partners, TD, Toronto Foundation, CIBC Innovation, RBCx, Ripple Ventures, Nobellum, DMZ, QueerTech, Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) & Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) 💃 Our emcee Athena Vegas (ever seen drag at a VC event?!) will lip sync. 🎟️ Spots are filling so get your tix! https://shorturl.at/bj7yV Last but not least, immense gratitude goes to TD for sponsoring & Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for hosting. They are both tremendous supporters of diverse communities. Mandy Potter, Douglas Lui, CPA, CA, Sami Saad, Naoufel Testaouni
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
Venture Partner. Board Member. Strategic Advisor. Passionate about Social Impact, ESG and a Compassionate, Equal World
MISFITS UNLEASHED: GROUNDGREAKING #LGBTQ+ #VC SYMPOSIUM TORONTO Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP OFFICE SAVE THE DATE: OCT 21ST REGISTER NOW FOR FREE!!! 🏳️🌈The Misfits at Misfit Ventures are very excited to host this first-of-a-kind event in #Toronto on October 21st! We will be bringing together queer founders, VC's, LP's, partners, service providers & allies (everyone is welcome!) to discuss access to capital for diverse founders. 🎙️We have an amazing panel with BKR Capital Managing Partner Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners General Partner Althea Wishloff & Virtual Gurus Founder & CEO Bobbie Racette. Hear these trailblazers discuss everything you want to know as a diverse founder seeking capital and support. 💃 We have the lovely Athena Vegas as our emcee (ever seen a #drag performer emcee at a VC event before? No way!) and she will also be doing a little performance for y'all. 🗣️ Hear pitches from some of the top queer founders in Toronto competing for a cash prize. We are LOOKING for more founders who want to pitch to a room of investors, so please send me a message or intro me to your favourites in the GTA! 🧑🤝🧑 We will also be hosting a speed dating #pitch contest where founders can talk to #investors, service providers, #accelerators and more to ask burning questions and learn about their programs. BDC Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) @DMZ Ventures Toronto Foundation Nobellum Realize Capital Partners Boann Social Impact CIBC Innovation RBCx TD Ripple Ventures QueerTech Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good TELUS Global Ventures (TGV) Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP RSM Ryan Ko, CPA, CA Pinnacle Fund Services & many more to come. 🎟️ This is a groundbreaking event that's never been done before in Canada. We expect this to sell out so get your tickets fast! Please share with your networks! Tickets here: https://shorturl.at/bj7yV We are extremely grateful to the teams at TD for sponsorship and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for hosting the space. They are wonderful examples of organizations that support diverse communities. Sam Naylor ⚧ Mandy Potter Sami Saad Naoufel Testaouni Eustacio Andy Saldaña QueerTech Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
🏳️🌈The Misfits at Misfit Ventures are very excited to host this first-of-a-kind event in Toronto on October 21st! We will be bringing together queer founders, VC's, LP's, partners, service providers & allies (everyone is welcome!) to discuss access to capital for diverse founders. 🎙️We have an amazing panel with BKR Capital Managing Partner Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners General Partner Althea Wishloff & Virtual Gurus Founder & CEO Bobbie Racette. Hear these trailblazers discuss everything you want to know as a diverse founder seeking capital and support. 💃 We have the lovely Athena Vegas as our emcee (ever seen a drag performer emcee at a VC event before? No way!) and she will also be doing a little performance for y'all. 🗣️ Hear pitches from some of the top queer founders in Toronto competing for a cash prize. We are LOOKING for more founders who want to pitch to a room of investors, so please send me a message or intro me to your favourites in the GTA! 🧑🤝🧑 We will also be hosting a speed dating event where founders can talk to investors, service providers, accelerators and more to ask burning questions and learn about their programs. Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) DMZ Ventures Toronto Foundation Nobellum Realize Capital Partners Boann Social Impact CIBC RBCx TD Ripple Ventures QueerTech Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good TELUS Global Ventures (TGV) Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP & many more to come. 🎟️ This is a groundbreaking event that's never been done before in Canada. We expect this to sell out so get your tickets fast! Please share with your networks! Tickets here: https://shorturl.at/bj7yV We are extremely grateful to the teams at TD for sponsorship and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for hosting the space. They are wonderful examples of organizations that support diverse communities. Sam Naylor ⚧ Douglas Lui, CPA, CA Sami Saad Naoufel Testaouni Eustacio Andy Saldaña QueerTech Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)