Membership

Become a Corporate Partner

Canada is home to a growing number of LGBT+ businesses – estimated at over 28,000. CGLCC is your connection to these businesses representing millions of dollars in economic activity as well as potential.

As the certifying body for LGBT+ businesses in Canada, CGLCC collaborates with its Corporate Partners, industry, government, regional affiliates and certified suppliers to create opportunities that enhance the success of all stakeholders.

As a Corporate Partner of CGLCC, you’ll meet LGBT+ entrepreneurs representing untapped potential for your business. Diversifying your suppliers helps you access a unique set of experiences, skills and know-how. You’ll also signal to the millions of LGBT+ consumers and allies that diversity and inclusion matters to your corporation – which matters deeply to them.

Team up with us for Access, Visibility, Engagement and Support

Access

  • Identify competitive suppliers of goods and services by participating in CGLCC’s Supplier Diversity Program
  • Participate in events, including CGLCC’s Supplier Diversity Forum
  • Build relationships through networking opportunities in Canada and abroad through CGLCC’s Global Program
  • Take advantage of speaking opportunities at conferences and events
  • Receive a minimum of two complimentary registrations at all CGLCC conferences and events

Visibility

  • Obtain exclusive use of the “Corporate Partner – CGLCC” logo/title in your internal and external communications, as well as for marketing and advertising, signalling your support for the LGBT+ community
  • Enjoy company brand promotion on all CGLCC and LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Program marketing materials and websites
  • Obtain recognition and media opportunities at all CGLCC conferences and events
  • Promote your company’s events and programs through CGLCC distribution channels (including our website, LinkedIn Group and certified supplier database)

Engagement

  • Participate in strategic discussions and corporate roundtable meetings on growing the organization and LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Program
  • Become a member of the Corporate CGLCC Advisory Council
  • Participate in the Canadian LGBT+ SupplierDiversity Advisory Council
  • Influence policy and decision-making

Support

  • Get assistance in setting up your own supplier diversity program
  • Get access to our Supplier Diversity Program tools, as well as other tools and training
  • Get access to market knowledge on doing business with the LGBT+ community

Our Corporate Partners

As a Corporate Partner, you also have the opportunity to stay on the leading edge of diversity practices by gaining market knowledge on working with the LGBT+ community and supplier diversity training and tools. Stay at the forefront of building supplier diversity’s success in Canada.

Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is the only chamber of commerce uniting and advocating for the over 28,000 LGBT+ owned and operated businesses in Canada. As a Corporate Partner, you have the opportunity to stay on the leading edge of diversity practices by gaining market knowledge on working with the LGBT+ community and supplier diversity training and tools. Interested in partnering with us? Provide the following information and we’ll start the replationship.

Questions? Get in touch via email.

Annual Revenue from Canadian Operations
What support are you looking for from CGLCC (select all that apply):
Does your company have a supplier diversity program?
If not, is this something you are interested in developing?