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Meet the Buyer – City of Toronto

Dates: March 19, 2024 2:00 pm – March 19, 2024 3:00 pm City of Toronto – The Municipal Government provides programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses, and visitors. Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s […]

CGLCC Trade Mission to Brazil

Dates: April 21, 2024 5:00 pm – April 26, 2024 12:00 pm Location: São Paulo, Brazil CGLCC is leading a Trade Mission to São Paulo, Brazil, in April 2024! Are you a Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneur? We want you to come with us to Brazil! WHY PARTICIPATE? *There will be translators accessible to the delegation while […]

From Fear to Freedom (How Changing Gender Transformed My Life)

Dates: May 8, 2024 12:00 pm – May 8, 2024 1:00 pm In this candid keynote, Kate Madden will share her personal journey of coming out as a transgender woman at the age of 40 after a successful career as an Account Executive at one of the big three insurance companies. Through the course of the hour, Kate will share how […]

CGLCC Connect: Panel, Networking and Matchmaking

Dates: May 16, 2024 11:00 am – May 16, 2024 4:00 pm In-person and free to attend. Open to all, discover a dynamic environment where 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and allies converge to unlock new opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and drive sustainable success. From insightful panel discussions to networking, immerse yourself in a transformative experience […]

DEFY 2024

Dates: June 12, 2024 7:00 am – June 14, 2024 2:00 pm Location: Le Centre Sheraton Hotel Register now for Canada’s largest Supplier Diversity event! This year, CAMSC, CGLCC, and IWSCC, (SDAC) together with WEConnect International as the event partner, join forces to bring you an unmatched diverse supplier experience. We have combined our programming […]

DEFY CONFERENCE 2024

CAMSC, CGLCC, and IWSCC, (SDAC) together with WEConnect International as the event partner, join forces to bring you an unmatched diverse supplier experience.

Queer Bizz – All things Supplier Diversity! (July 2024)

The QueerBizz program call is a quarterly event held on the first Tuesday every three months, designed to connect suppliers within our network. Who can join this call? What to expect from this call? Join us for the inaugural session on the 2nd of July, 1-2 PM ET. Do note, for this inaugural session, a spotlight […]

Edmonton 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Learning and Networking Evening 

AUG 8, 2024 | EDMONTON Join Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce and the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurial community! The evening will kick off with engaging speakers followed by delicious hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to network with fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and ecosystem organizations. […]

The Connection Café: Your monthly blend that brews networks, and big ideas

Join us for our monthly CGLCC Connection Café! Expand your horizons and connect with others in the CGLCC network, including certified suppliers, corporate partners, Rainbow Registered members, national associateship members and OUT For Business mentoring community. This informal chat is designed to facilitate networking and bring together people from different memberships. These virtual sessions are open only to […]

Meet the City of Brampton

The Purchasing Division is part of the Office of the CAO and is t​he centralized group responsible for the procurement of all goods, services and construction for the City. Purchasing uses a variety of procurement methods, in accordance with the Purchasing By-law, encouraging the competitive bid process. Purchasing adopts the goal of fairness by ensuring […]