🎥 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
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Non-profit Organizations
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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
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- Toronto, Ontario
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- Nonprofit
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- 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
Set Sail to Thriving / Transition Coach & Non-Executive Director / Third Act Champion & Retired Partner at EY
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Austen Koecher
Project Management - Human Resources - Training & Development - Communications - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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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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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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🌈 Celebrating Our Members🎄 This holiday season, we’re thrilled to showcase the incredible work of our members through the CGLCC Holiday Gift Guide 2024. From #RainbowRegistered accredited businesses and organizations to those certified as #DiverseSuppliers (owned and operated by 2SLGBTQI+ people), the guide highlights the creativity, talent, and resilience within our community. At Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), supporting members means celebrating their achievements, amplifying their voices, and helping create spaces where inclusion thrives. 👉 Cut through the ordinary - Explore the guide and find your perfect gift at https://lnkd.in/eEZnzhQ4 #CGLCC #RainbowRegistered #DiversityInBusiness #2SLGBTQI+ #InclusiveEconomy #HolidayGiftGuide
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
This week is #TheBuildingsShow, and I was kindly invited to speak on a panel hosted by Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) titled "Leveraging Diversity in Business." I'm looking forward to the discussion, which should prove to be even more timely now than it was back when it was first envisioned. I'll be speaking as Co-Chair of EllisDon's 2SLGBTQI+ Employee Group (PEACE) and sharing some of the work that we've done, the work that there is left to do, and why it's important to take on. A lot of work in this area focuses on marketing and promotion, but our work with PEACE has been focused on making internal changes and earnest engagement with groups like the CGLCC and Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada to try and make a lasting difference for those who are willing to join us. I'm looking forward to the conversation, and I hope you'll join myself, A.J. Stewart, Jennifer Graham Harkness P.Eng, Ryan Rizzo, and Geneviève S. at 10am on Thursday to discuss it further. #Construction #DEI #Toronto
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Benjamin Nycum, this year's Legacy Award Recipient at CGLCC's 2024 Business Leadership Awards, recently shared his story with Global News! To watch the segment and learn about Benjamin’s impactful contributions and the legacy he’s building within the 2SLGBTQI+ community, check out the link below. https://lnkd.in/etiPNCBP
Nova Scotia architect honoured for advocacy in LGBTQIA+ community | Watch News Videos Online
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