Ready to strengthen your ties to the 2SLGBTQI+ business community? A membership is a great place to start.

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 2SLGBTQI+ 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 2SLGBTQI+ 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 our work and access exclusive content and networking opportunities each month or 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 2SLGBTQI+ business prosperity in Canada. If you are already a member of one of our affiliated regional 2SLGBTQI+ chambers of commerce, you are automatically eligible as a Regional Associate Member.

If you are at least a 51% LGBTQ+-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

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 automatically a regional associate member of CGLCC. Contact your local organization to learn more.

$20
/month
_{FREE FOR REGIONAL AFFILIATE MEMBERS}

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Certified Supplier

If you are at least a 51% 2SLGBTQI+-owned, operated and controlled Canadian business, you may become a Certified Supplier. Regional Affiliate Member discount available.

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.

/first year

then $449
/year upon renewal

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Corporate Partner

As a Corporate Partner, you’ll diversify your suppliers, access tools & training, and signal to millions of 2SLGBTQI+ consumers and allies that diversity and inclusion matters.

Connect with 2SLGBTQI+ businesses across Canada
Elevate your brand and boost your visibility within the 2SLGBTQI+ 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 2SLGBTQI+ members of your own organization

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Rainbow Registered

Rainbow Registered is a national accreditation for businesses and organizations who meet a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ friendly spaces.

Ensure 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel welcome and accepted
Rainbow Registered Welcome Kit (window decal, info sheet)
Access to CGLCC National Associate Member Benefits
Listing in the Rainbow Registered directory
Business listing in the Rainbow Registered business directory

3 Year Accreditation

≤10 EMPLOYEES	11-100 EMPLOYEES	101+ EMPLOYEES
$250 /Year _{$49 sign-up fee}	$400 /Year _{$199 sign-up fee}	$525 /Year _{$274 sign-up fee}

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Become a Corporate Partner

Stay on the leading edge of diversity practices by learning how to work with the 2SLGBTQI+ community and accessing supplier diversity training and tools. Build a more inclusive Canadian economy with us and the certified LGBTQ+ businesses ready to get to work with you.