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Supplier Diversity at Defy Conference in Montreal

Forge the Future at DEFY 2024 – Canada’s Largest Supplier Diversity Conference

Join SDAC in Montréal, for DEFY 2024 – Canada’s largest Supplier Diversity Conference!

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CGLCC is hosting a 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium in Halifax!

Join us in Halifax for a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurial community!

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CGLCC’s 8th Annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration: We Ignited the North!

Thank you to everyone for coming to CGLCC’s 8th annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration, an evening that was truly special!

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Announcing the 2023 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Awards’ Winners!

CGLCC is proud to announce this year’s 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award winners!

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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: CGLCC Trade Mission recap, with gratitude

At Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), we celebrate and value the power of inclusivity and collaboration. Our recent Trade…

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Celebrating 20 years of diversity and inclusion in Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – AUGUST 30, 2023 CGLCC celebrates two decades of effectively connecting 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government, corporate members,…

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CGLCC named Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) recognized as the Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year by the National LGBT Chamber…

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Summit 2023: Wrapped!

The CGLCC 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 community to empower others is magnificent.

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The Federal Government selects CGLCC 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 (CGLCC) to administer Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.

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2023 Supplier Diversity Award Winners Announced

Congratulations Kayla Maduk from Bell, Margaret Coons of Nuts For Cheese, and Stanley Wu from Canvasea! Kingston, ON – June…

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CGLCC’s historic LGBTQ Trade Mission, a first to the UK and EU, expands global export relationships for community-driven Canadian businesses.

Through Trade Missions like these, CGLCC’s Global Program connects businesses across the world and demonstrates exceptional value to all involved….

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EY Pitch Competition Winners 2023

CONGRATULATIONS IVY & DEAN CONSULTING – FINALE WINNER! Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce partnered again with EY to help LGBTQ…

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The first Canadian LGBTQ Trade Delegation to the United Kingdom and Europe marks a new chapter in fostering a more inclusive Canadian economy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – March 8, 2023 – Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) in  partnership with its…

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CGLCC Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & the European Union 2023

CGLCC is leading a Trade Mission to the United Kingdom & Europe Union (via Vienna) March 16-21, in partnership with…

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CGLCC’s 7th Annual Black & White Gala: We were unstoppable!

The CGLCC hosted its biggest ever Black & White Gala, bringing out the best in the Canadian LGBT+ business community…

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Business Leadership Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 2022 LGBT+ Business Leadership Awards have been announced by Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce…

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Founder and Legacy Award Winners Announced for 2022!

Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) 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 LGBT+ community.

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And the Nominees are…

Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) 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 LGBT+ community. 

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Illuminate 2022: Wrapped!

The CGLCC would once again like to thank you for attending the 2022 Global LGBT+ 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 LGBT+ businesses and communities, was positively electric!

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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.

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Illuminate 2022 Sponsors

A special thank you to the sponsors of CGLCC’s 2022 LGBT+ Global Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum. Summit sponsorship…

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Shila LeBlanc, founder of Restorative Approach, takes third Pitch win!

Join us in congratulating Shila LeBlanc (Shy-la, she/her), founder of Restorative Approach, for winning the latest EY Pitch Competition! With…

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Congratulations Amber Cubitt and Spoon In!

The winner of our second EY Pitch Competition is Amber Cubitt – the founder of Spoon in. With the support…

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Join us as we boldly go where we have not gone before

Come celebrate the changing face of entertainment with stars from Discovery at Illuminate 2022!

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Illuminate 2022 with CGLCC

Harness the economic power of inclusion by connecting with some of Canada’s leading businesses and changemakers at our LGBT+ Global Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum.

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Congratulations Kedar & Hydronique Hydration!

CGLCC announces the first winner of the EY Pitch Competition! Congrats Kedar Patil!

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