Benefits of Membership
As a CGLCC Member, your network grows overnight to include the corporations who support us and who are actively seeking to diversify their corporate practices. You also join a welcoming community of LGBT+ businesses and professionals looking to connect and support one another.
Whether you’re a Member or a Certified Supplier, you’ll gain access to exclusive thought leadership content; you’ll get your business listed in our national member directory; and you’ll enjoy unlimited access to all CGLCC networking events hosted online or in-person.
Access to the LGBT+ Business Community
Tools and support to grow your business
Exclusive events and networking
Membership Types
There are numerous ways to connect with us, whether you want to support the work we’re doing and access exclusive content and networking opportunities each month, or you want to go all-in and be top-of-mind for corporations with supplier diversity initiatives.
Our Members can be companies of any kind that want to gain access to our resources and our network that celebrates LGBT+ business prosperity in Canada. If you are already a member of one of our affiliated regional LGBT+ chambers of commerce, you are automatically eligible as a Regional Associate Member.
If you are at least a 51% LGBT+-owned, operated and controlled Canadian business, you may become a Certified Supplier, granting you access to our network of corporations looking to diversify their procurement practices.
National Associate Member
- Unlimited access to networking events online and in person
- Company listing in our national member directory
- Discounts on CGLCC-hosted events, training, workshops and webinars
Certified Supplier
- Unlimited access to networking events online and in person
- Company listing in our national member directory
- Participate in advocacy efforts to influence policy and decision making
- Access to exclusive training, tools and resources to help grow and evolve your business
- Connect with corporations across the country through our Supplier Diversity Program
Note: If you are already a member of one of CGLCC’s regional affiliate members (Ontario Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce, Alberta LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, or LOUD Business (BC)), you are entitled to discounted certification rates. Contact your local organization to learn more.
Corporate Partner
- Connect with LGBT+ Businesses across Canada
- Elevate your brand and boost your visibility within the LGBT+ community
- Influence policy by participating in corporate advisory councils
- Support the growth and success of your company by diversifying your suppliers
- Show your support to LGBT+ members of your own organization
Become a Corporate Partner
Stay on the leading edge of diversity practices by learning how to work with the LGBT+ community and accessing supplier diversity training and tools. Build a more inclusive Canadian economy with us and the certified LGBT+ businesses ready to get to work with you.
