Food & CPG Business After Hours Mixer

For 2SLGBTQI+ & Allied Businesses

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is excited to announce an upcoming business after-hours mixer for stakeholders in the Food and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries. This event will take place at the TikTok office, a state-of-the-art facility that provides a comfortable and modern setting.

Join us for an evening of networking, where you can connect with like-minded professionals and expand your business contacts. The event promises to be a great opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.

Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided to keep you fueled up throughout the evening of sparkling conversation. Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with other industry leaders and grow your business! We encourage all stakeholders in the Food and CPG industry to attend. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or service provider, this is an excellent opportunity to meet other professionals in the industry and learn about new developments and opportunities.

Fire side chat with Debra Quade:

Breaking Bread: The Importance of Supplier Diversity in Food and CPG Industries

A global perspective on inclusive procurement and innovation within the food chain

This round table discussion aims to explore the driving forces behind successful supplier diversity initiatives within the food and CPG industries. The focus will be on sharing success stories and discussing best practices for establishing relationships with diverse suppliers, as well as taking supplier diversity efforts to the next level.

As the food industry relies heavily on international supply chains, the discussion will also touch on the Canadian perspective and the challenges and opportunities that come with managing global supply chains. Additionally, we will explore how supplier diversity programs can be tied into broader ESG initiatives to create a more comprehensive approach to sustainability.

Ultimately, the goal of this round table is to stimulate an open conversation and gain insights on how best to support supplier diversity programs within the food and CPG space. By discussing global supply chains and ESG practices, we hope to inspire new ideas and solutions for promoting diversity and sustainability in the industry.

About Debra Quade:

Debra Quade has served as the Supplier Diversity Manager at Kellogg Company since 2011. Prior to joining Kellogg, she served as Supplier Diversity Specialist at Toyota Boshoku America in Erlanger, Kentucky and Magna Donnelly in Holland, Michigan. Debra serves as Vice Chair for the Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and represents Kellogg Company on the Corporate Advisory Council for the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Programs Committee, the Food Marketing Institute Supplier Diversity Committee and both the National Minority Supplier Development Council CPG and Food & Beverage Industry Groups. She leads the WEConnect International Food, Beverage & Agricultural Industry Group and provides ongoing support for the Michigan Diversity Connections (MiDiCo) module that meets monthly to offer support, training and networking to the West Michigan supplier diversity community.

** All attendees must agree to CGLCC’s safe policy (outlined below) upon registration.

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming space, free of discrimination or harassment, for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, national origin, ethnic origin, religion or religious belief.

Our events are convened for the purposes of professional development in the spirit of free discussion and free expression in an environment in which diverse attendees may learn, network and enjoy the company of colleagues in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of our attendees in any form. Participants violating this policy may be expelled from the event, without a refund (when applicable), at the discretion of CGLCC, venue, or partnering organization staff.