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CGLCC Releases a Request for Proposal for an Upcoming Public Relations, Content Creation, and Media Buying Engagement

Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Public Relations,…

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CGLCC Releases a Request for Proposal for an Upcoming Brand Identity Project

Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Brand Identity…

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CGLCC Initiates Two-Stage Project: Request for Proposals Released for National Supplier Diversity Portal

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC, has officially launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Research and Implementation of a National Supplier Diversity Portal.

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Resilience Beyond Boundaries: 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs and the Importance of Diversifying Canadian Supply Chains

Read Co-founder and CEO Darrell Schuurman’s message for CanadianSME’s Navigating 2024: Words of Wisdom for Small Business Owners column.

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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 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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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 Statement of Solidarity

This Pride Month, we fiercely defend the entire 2SLGBTQI+ community, standing up against the violence, persecution, and hatred that we’ve seen sweeping across the world. We share your heartbreak and anger and we will not succumb to apathy. We want our members to know that we are here for you, and will continue to offer a safe space so you can thrive.

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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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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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Darrell Schuurman speaking at CGLCC Gala 2022

Inclusive Business Practices: The Best Way for Small Businesses to Grow

Originally published in Canadian SME, CEO and Founder Darrell Schuurman explores how to create access and opportunities for community-owned and -supported businesses across the country.

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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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State of Canadian Supplier Diversity Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Canadian firms attribute their success to the recognition and realization of the…

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Lived experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs explored in report

CGLCC and the Diversity Institute explore Access and Equity for 2SLGBTQ+ Businesses in Canada in recent report Providing an account…

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Don’t Roll the Dice: Canada’s Need to Equal the Playing Field for LGBT+ Founders

CGLCC’s Darrell Schuurman and Kayla Isabelle from Startup Canada explore the clear gap in tools, programs, and resources for LGBT+ entrepreneurs in this co-written article.

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Government of Canada supports LGBTQ2+ tourism in southern Ontario

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev…

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Doing business better

Businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who never imagined they would be sitting across the table from a PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, or Bell Canada buyer, now see doors open up to a new world of opportunity through Supplier Diversity initiatives. Find out more!

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Exceptional Ambassadors, Exporters and Suppliers recognized at LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards

Congratulations Jessica Grey of RBC, Freshco Retail Maintenance, and Versatil BPI Inc.! TORONTO, ON – June 3, 2022 – CGLCC,…

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Procurement revamp can create greater access for historically marginalized communities

An opinion piece published in The Hill Times highlights the economic value of integrating Supplier Diversity into Federal Procurement strategies.

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2019 LGBT+ Excellence in Business & Leadership Awards – Winners Announced

On Friday May 31st, as part of the 2019 LGBT+ Global Business Summit, the 2019 LGBT+ Excellence in Business & Leadership Awards winners were announced.

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First-Ever Government-Led LGBTQ2 Trade Mission to the United States was a Great Success!

LGBTQ2-owned businesses that participated in the trade mission called the experience “invaluable” and felt confident that concrete economic benefits will result.

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Annual LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Award Recipients Announced

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) this week announced the 2018 winners of its fifth-annual LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards

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CGLCC Announce Finalists for its Annual LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) today announced the 2018 finalists for its fifth annual LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards, sponsored by Kellogg Company.

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Manager of Supplier Diversity at Kellogg Company Wins CGLCC Chair’s Award

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has given its Chair’s Award to Debra Quade, Manager of Supplier Diversity at Kellogg Company.

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Executive Director of Toronto’s The 519 Wins Business Leader of the Year Award

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has awarded its Business Leader of the Year Award to Maura Lawless, Executive Director of Toronto’s The 519

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TD Bank Group Named CGLCC’s National Corporation of the Year for 2017

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has given its National Corporation of the Year Award for 2017 to the TD Bank Group.

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