Join CGLCC's very own Chris Loewen and Idara Effiom for 'How CGLCC Can Help Your Business' - a session for the City of Toronto's incubator series! 🗓️ July 24, 10-11am ET - online 🔗 https://buff.ly/3W5K4yg This session will shine a spotlight on Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC): a non-profit organization which aims to bring people together and highlight the right resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to be even more successful. What you will learn: • What is CGLCC? • What is the 2SLGBTQI+ OUT for Business Mentorship Program? • How does the mentorship program support entrepreneurs? • How can incubator programs help early-stage businesses? • How do I become a certified diverse supplier? • What is the Rainbow Registry? • What are other CGLCC programs, services, and opportunities offered to small business owners and entrepreneurs? We hope to see you there!
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 6,953 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.
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https://www.cglcc.ca
External link for Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
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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
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Join Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) for an empowering and engaging grant writing workshop! Following the success of their first session in December 2023, they are excited to bring you another opportunity to equip your business with the funding it deserves. 🌈📝 In this session, our expert facilitators will guide you through the art of crafting compelling grant proposals. You’ll learn how to define your unique business story, navigate the complexities of grant application jargon, and much more. This workshop includes a quick crash course on grants, a real-life case study, and a Q&A segment, all designed to enhance your grant-writing skills. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or looking to elevate your existing venture, register for an inspiring and inclusive workshop celebrating the strength of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/ebHC_ek2 #grantwriting
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🌍 Exciting News! CGLCC's Global Program attended WeTrade 2024 in Bogota, Colombia last week, the largest fair for diverse businesses in Latin America. Partnering with our global affiliate, Cámara de la Diversidad, we had an incredibly collaborative week. We shared knowledge and best practices with six other diverse chambers of commerce from Latin America and the US, all part of the ACTIF-supported network. ✨ #WeTrade2024 #CGLCC #DiversityInBusiness #GlobalConnections #InclusiveEconomy
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Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Non-binary people are leading the way in creating inclusive work environments and driving innovative business solutions. Let's take this day to recognize their hard work, creativity, and resilience. At CGLCC, we are proud to support and uplift non-binary entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators striving to make a difference every day. Join us in celebrating and advocating for a more inclusive and diverse business world! 💼🌈 #NonBinaryPeoplesDay #2SLGBTQI #Inclusion #Diversity #Pride
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Joyeuse Journée internationale des personnes non binaires ! Les personnes non binaires ouvrent la voie à la création de milieux de travail inclusifs et à la mise en place de solutions d'affaires innovantes. Profitons de cette journée pour reconnaître leur travail, leur créativité et leur résilience. À la CGLCC, nous soutenons et encourageons les personnes entrepreneures, leaders et innovatrices non binaires qui doublent d’efforts pour créer un meilleur avenir. Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer et défendre un monde des affaires plus inclusif et diversifié ! 💼🌈 #JournéePersonnesNonBinaires #2ELGBTQI #Inclusion #Diversité #Fierté
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Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Non-binary people are leading the way in creating inclusive work environments and driving innovative business solutions. Let's take this day to recognize their hard work, creativity, and resilience. At CGLCC, we are proud to support and uplift non-binary entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators striving to make a difference every day. Join us in celebrating and advocating for a more inclusive and diverse business world! 💼🌈 #NonBinaryPeoplesDay #2SLGBTQI #Inclusion #Diversity #Pride
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Nous recherchons les services d'une agence de gestion d’événements ou d'une personne planificatrice d'événements indépendante pour fournir des services de gestion et de logistique événementielles. La majorité du projet (80%) concernera la série de symposiums d'affaires 2ELGBTQI+, comprenant cinq (5) conférences d'une journée pour les personnes entrepreneures 2ELGBTQI+ et leurs alliés commerciaux. Le reste du projet (20%) sera constitué de soutien à distance pour 6 à 8 sessions d'information régionales d'une demi-journée, avec 15 à 50 participants chacun. Pour plus de détails et pour consulter l'appel d'offres complet, cliquez ici: https://buff.ly/3W4TJFg Si cela vous semble être un projet auquel vous souhaitez participer, soumettez votre proposition avant le 24 juillet à 17h (HNE). Merci de faire passer le mot et de partager cette opportunité de collaboration à vos réseaux ! #CollaborationCommunautaire
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We're seeking to procure the services of an Event Management Agency or Independent Event planner to provide event management and logistics services. The majority of the project (80%) will be the 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium series featuring five (5) 1-day conferences for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and business allies. The remainder of the project (20%) will be fractional remote event management support for 6-8 half-day regional info sessions, with 15-50 attendees per event. For more details and to view the full Request for Proposal (RFP), please refer to this link: https://buff.ly/3W4TJFg If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, submit your proposal by July 24th, 5pm ET. We encourage you to share this with your networks - #CommunityCollaboration!
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Nous recherchons une personne consultante qualifiée pour améliorer l'efficacité des politiques et pratiques de gouvernance de notre Conseil d'Administration. Ce projet impliquera une révision complète de notre cadre de gouvernance actuel, en identifiant les forces, les faiblesses et les axes d'amélioration. Le consultant participera également à la mise en œuvre des recommandations approuvées dans une deuxième phase, en conformant nos pratiques aux meilleures normes sectorielles Pour plus de détails et pour consulter l'appel d'offres complet, cliquez ici: https://buff.ly/3LnFINW Si cela vous semble être un projet auquel vous souhaitez participer, soumettez votre proposition avant le 22 juillet à 17h (HNE). Merci de faire passer le mot et de partager cette opportunité de collaboration à vos réseaux! #CollaborationCommunautaire Veuillez-noter que cet appel d'offres est uniquement disponible en anglais / Please note this Request for Proposal is only available in English
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We're seeking a qualified consultant to enhance the effectiveness of our Board of Directors' governance policies and practices. This project will involve a comprehensive review of our current governance framework, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. The consultant will also support the implementation of approved recommendations in a second phase, aligning our practices with industry best standards. For more details and to view the full Request for Proposal (RFP), please refer to this link: https://buff.ly/3LnFINW If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, submit your proposal by July 22nd, 5pm ET. We encourage you to share this with your networks - #CommunityCollaboration!
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