🎥 Meet Iona Sky! Iona (they/them/she/her) is a recognized Social Worker, EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) consultant and changemaker. As the owner of I Sky Consulting, they have been recognized worldwide for their insights and innovative leadership. You might recognize Iona as the keynote speaker from our 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium in Toronto! Stay tuned for more amazing stories! Video: UpHouse, feat. Satina Loren #2SLGBTQIBusiness #InclusionMatters #CGLCCStories
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 7,788 followers
Diversifying Canadian business, one connection at a time.
About us
We often get the question: why do you exist? There are business chambers at the regional and national level, and corporations’ support for 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives is on the rise. It’s easy to give a by-the-numbers response. Canada is home to over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses. These businesses generate over $22 billion in economic activity and employ over 435,000 Canadians. In other words, 2SLGBTQI+ business is big business. However, 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs still face barriers. Nearly half have hidden who they were in business dealings to avoid losing opportunities, and more than a third have lost opportunities due to being 2SLGBTQI+. There is a growing number of organizations looking to change these stats – one connection at a time. A community of 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government liaisons and even diverse procurement practices are helping tip the scales. CGLCC is a coalition of all of these positive forces advocating for change to make a more inclusive Canadian economy possible. We do this by bringing people together, and highlighting the right resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to be even more successful. So, the answer is: we exist because 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs already have a huge impact on the Canadian economy, with barriers. Let’s see what kind of thriving and inclusive Canada is possible when we remove them.
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https://www.cglcc.ca
External link for Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
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Toronto, Ontario M5J 1V6, CA
Employees at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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Darrell Schuurman
CEO at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
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Patricia A. Muir
Collaborating with women business owners, micropreneurs, & executives. Signature programs include Executive Encore, Thrive After Cancer, WBO Quality…
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Peter Kinch CPC, FCPA
Transition Coach & Non-Executive Director / Helping professionals navigate change and ultimately Set Sail to Thriving / Third Act Leader with 25+…
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Austen Koecher
Project Management - Human Resources - Training & Development - Communications - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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Animateur de L'Heure où l'arc-en-ciel se lève et d’Affirmations à Canal M radio et de Différence sans indifférence à Télé-Mag. Directeur artistique de Fierté littéraire | Journaliste, écrivain et comédien
Les 100 000 entreprises détenues par des personnes 2GBTQIA + génèrent une #activité #économique de 22 milliards $. Le vice-président de la Chambre de Commerce 2ELGBTQI+ du Canada (CGLCC), Shawn Salewski nous en parle à L’heure où l’arc-en-ciel se lève, lundi 17h (rediffusion mardi 21h et vendredi 13h) à Canal M, chaine audio sur le câble, le web, TuneIn et Radioplayer Canada. Et en balado, dès le mardi matin.
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EN: This year, we were thrilled to bring our CGLCC symposium series to Vancouver, Montréal, Halifax (twice!), and Toronto—uniting diverse suppliers, ecosystem fund recipients, Rainbow Registered businesses, partner organizations, and allies from all across Canada. Each city brought something unique to the table, and we’re proud to have created spaces for connection, collaboration, and growth within Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ business communities. From coast to coast, your participation, insights, and energy made each event unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and partners for making 2024 such a success. We can’t wait to see what’s next in 2025! FR: Cette année, nous avons eu le plaisir d’avoir notre série de symposiums à Vancouver, Montréal, Halifax (deux fois !) et Toronto, rassemblant des fournisseurs diversifiés, des bénéficiaires du Fonds pour l’écosystème, des entreprises Arc-en-Ciel Officiel, des organisations partenaires et des allié.e.s. Nous sommes fier.e.s d’avoir créé des espaces favorisant la connexion, la collaboration et la croissance au sein des communautés d’affaires 2ELGBTQI+ du Canada. D’un océan à l’autre, votre participation, vos idées et votre énergie ont rendu chaque événement inoubliable. Un grand merci à l'ensemble des participant.e.s, conférencier.e.s, commanditaires et partenaires qui ont fait de 2024 une année mémorable.
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🎥 Meet Vinny Welsby! Vinny (they/them) is a leading expert on anti-fat bias. As a dynamic TEDx speaker and best-selling author, their journey is nothing short of inspiring. Curious about how Vinny built a business rooted in inclusion? Join us and Vinny on January 15th for our first Webinar Wednesday of 2025. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/49BDIwV. A big shoutout to UpHouse for creating these storytelling videos with the fabulous Satina Loren! Stay tuned for more amazing stories! #2SLGBTQIBusiness #InclusionMatters #CGLCCStories
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People of all body sizes deserve respect and inclusion—but anti-fat bias often goes unnoticed, harming individuals and businesses alike. Join us for a transformative session with Vinny Welsby, on January 15th, 2-3 PM ET, to learn: ✔️ Up-to-date language and terminology ✔️ How anti-fatness harms everyone ✔️ Practical steps to create a size-inclusive business Register now! https://buff.ly/49BDIwV
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We’re proud to join our partner INSPIRE Awards in celebrating 5 leaders nationally with “Canada’s Inspiring Person of the Year Award” for their 13th Annual INSPIRE Awards! Know someone deserving of this recognition? Nominations are open until March 15, 2025. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezEDnreQ
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This is your reminder to join us for the last Connection Café of the year! CGLCC Members are invited to join us virtually this Thursday, December 12th, from 2-3 PM ET, for “HoliDAZE, it’s all a blur”! We can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/dTJi9eSQ
Join us for the last Connection Café of the year! This session will be held on December 12th, from 2-3 PM ET, and the theme is “HoliDAZE, it’s all a blur”! Expand your horizons and connect with others in the CGLCC network, including certified suppliers, corporate partners, Rainbow Registered members, national associateship members and the OUT For Business mentoring community. This informal chat facilitates networking and brings together people from different memberships. These sessions are only open to CGLCC members. We can’t wait to see you there! https://buff.ly/41b8n2a
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First Nations Ojibwe & French Canadian Wife I Mother I Entrepreneur | Speaker | Founder & CEO, Staff Shop & FireFlames
Thank you for inviting me to your table Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) in the spirit of meaningful connections, conversations and storytelling. Great job Pru Girme super cool, chill, purpose-driven event 🧡 until we meet again…merci, miigwech ✌️ Staff Shop FireFlames
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
Keynote Speaker 🏳️🌈 | Supplier Diversity Specialist | Founder "Sauce Boss" of NONA Vegan | Business Development Manager | Entrepreneur
A week ago, I was honoured to speak on Supplier Diversity from my perspective as a certified supplier, as well as working on the corporate side with Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). It was inspiring to meet so many supply chain leaders that evening who were open to and interested in inclusive procurement practices. Thank you to ASCM - Western Canada Chapter and NISCL BC (National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders) for having me at your Holiday Social!
Last Friday evening, we had a productive networking event in Metrotown, Burnaby, accompanied by delicious food. The dinner, co-hosted by NISCL BC (National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders) and the ASCM Western Canada Chapter, brought together supply chain professionals for an evening of connection and learning. Kailey Gilchrist, founder of NONA Vegan Foods Ltd. and National Business Development Manager at Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)+, delivered an inspiring and informative presentation. Our VP of Education, Manly Sitter, CPIM, CSCP, introduced the ASCM Western Canada Chapter to NISCL BC members. A big thank you to all the attendees and to NISCL BC for making this wonderful event possible! #VancouverNetwork #NISCLBC #Logistics #SupplyChain
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) as one of our newest members! www.cglcc.ca
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