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Rainbow Registered Holiday Gift Guide

Launch Alert! 🌈 Our Holiday Gift Guide is LIVE! Dive into a world of unique, inclusive gifts from Rainbow Registered accredited businesses. Support 2S2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses this festive season. Visit rainbowregisteredstore.ca now and make your holidays brighter and more inclusive! 🏳️‍🌈

Meet the Buyer – Manulife

Date: January 30, 2024 2:00 pm – January 30, 2024 3:00 pm Manulife Financial / John Hancock Financial is a publicly traded leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. We serve over 34 million customers (individuals, businesses, and institutions) worldwide with support from our more than 40,000 employees, […]

The Entrepreneur’s Manifesto

Dates: February 14, 2024 11:00 am – February 14, 2024 12:00 pm Experiences and insights from over 20 years of working with entrepreneurs In this session, we will share insights, lessons learned (mine and yours!), tips and techniques on everything from Relationship Management to Client Management and Marketing! This is an interactive, facilitated, shared learning […]

In-Person: Fireside Chat with Swish Goswami + Networking

Dates: February 20, 2024, 4:00 pm – February 2024 6:00 pm Join us for a FREE absolute banger event with Swish Goswami, followed by Networking on the 40th Floor at EY, Toronto. At the age of 20, Swish Goswami’s business was valued in the millions. Through trial and error, he learned how to build a […]

CGLCC Trade Mission to New York City

Dates: February 20, 2024 5:00 pm – February 23, 2024 12:00 pm CGLCC is leading a Trade Mission to New York City in February 2024!  REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED WHY PARTICIPATE?  More details to come!  WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?  *SMEs will benefit most if they are currently certified 2SLGBTQI+ business enterprises through the CGLCC, or be eligible […]

2024 EY/CGLCC Pitch Competition

Dates: February 28, 2024 1:00 pm – May 31, 2024 3:00 pm Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with EY, invites CGLCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business entrepreneurs to participate in the 2024 Virtual EY Pitch Series. This series comprises three Pitch Sessions throughout the year, offering selected participants the opportunity to present […]

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 […]