Meet CGLCC Corporate Partner, Peter Seney-Coletta, Lead of Corporate Communications & Citizenship at Interac Corp. Peter believes that having more diverse voices builds better businesses. As a CGLCC Corporate Partner, Interac has access to a network of Certified Suppliers to collaborate and network with. Interac wanted a better business strategy, so they invited new perspectives to do business, differently. To see how you can get involved, visit DoBusinessDifferently.ca #2SLGBTQI #CorporatePartner #CGLCC #QueerChamber #DoBusinessDifferently
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 8,762 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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100 University Ave
5th Floor
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
Working with women business owners, micropreneurs, and executives. Programs include Executive Encore, Thrive After Cancer, WBO Quality Management…
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Peter Kinch, FCPA
Coach • 3rdAct Proponent • Board Member
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Austen Koecher
Project Management - Human Resources - Training & Development - Communications - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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Découvrez une entreprise partenaire de la CGLCC: Peter Seney-Coletta, responsable des communications d’entreprise et de l’engagement social chez Interac Corp. Peter est convaincu que la diversité des voix contribue à bâtir de meilleures entreprises. En tant qu’entreprise partenaire de la CGLCC, Interac a accès à un réseau de fournisseurs certifiés avec qui collaborer et réseauter. Interac voulait une meilleure stratégie, donc elle a accueilli de nouvelles perspectives pour faire des affaires, autrement. Pour découvrir comment participer, visitez https://lnkd.in/e3jnbtK2 #2ELGBTQI #EntreprisePartenaire #CGLCC #Chambredecommercequeer #FaireDesAffairesAutrement
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Looking to connect face-to-face? Check out our upcoming in-person events. Vous souhaitez créer des liens en personne ? Des événements en présentiel vous attendent. cglcc.ca/events cglcc.ca/fr/events
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
P.Eng., PE, PMP, RMP, ENV SP | Partner @ MNP | Board Director @ BC Construction Roundtable & ReNew Canada | Proud Father & Husband @ Home
Yesterday morning I had the privilege of attending Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) Corporate Breakfast Roundtable at the Telus Garden Offices in downtown Vancouver. This event brough together corporate leaders for a high-impact morning on inclusive procurement, impact sourcing and supplier diversity, and how these strategies are strengthening Canadian supply chains while advancing economic inclusion. I had the opportunity to hear both corporate and supplier perspectives from Ashifa Jumani of TELUS and Elisabeth Cooke of Dignii Technologies Inc, along with remarks from CGLCC's CEO Darrell Schuurman on how leading organizations are embedding inclusion into procurement and ESG priorities. Thank you Merve (Mer-vay / Mervé) Tosun for the invitation!
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Tickets Available Now: Night of Distinction – Vancouver, September 2025 We’re thrilled to invite you to CGLCC’s inaugural West Coast celebration of corporate excellence and 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship—an evening of recognition, connection, and impact in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities. Secure your spot and be part of this milestone moment: https://lnkd.in/eTRDW-UN What to expect: • Distinctions spotlighting inclusive leadership and innovation • Live entertainment and curated supplier pop-up market • A curated matchmaking dinner • Thoughtful conversations and meaningful new connections Join us at Vancouver Convention Centre as we honour the leaders and entrepreneurs shaping a more inclusive economy—and celebrate with intention, style, and purpose. Don’t miss out—reserve your seat today! FR : Billets disponibles : La Nuit de la Distinction – Vancouver, septembre 2025 La CGLCC a le plaisir de vous convier à sa toute première célébration sur la côte Ouest, mettant à l’honneur l’excellence corporative et l’entrepreneuriat 2ELGBTQI+ dans l’une des villes les plus dynamiques du Canada. Réservez votre place dès maintenant : https://lnkd.in/eTRDW-UN Au programme : • Remise de prix célébrant le leadership inclusif et l’innovation • Spectacles en direct et marché de fournisseurs • Dîner de réseautage avec jumelage personnalisé • Conversations inspirantes et nouvelles rencontres significatives Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer les leaders et les gestionnaires qui façonnent une économie plus inclusive. Ne manquez pas cet événement—les places sont limitées ! #CGLCC #NightOfDistinction #SupplierDiversity #InclusiveEconomy #2SLGBTQI #VancouverEvents #BusinessLeadership #LGBTQBusiness
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EN: Are you still winging it when it comes to your business growth?! In this interactive session on August 20, Irene Saliendra—digital strategist and founder of DigitalFlow Consultancy—will break down how CRM tools can seriously level up your business game. Whether you're a founder, consultant, or small business owner, you’ll learn how to: 1. Build a reliable sales pipeline 2. Track the right metrics (no more guessing!) 3. Automate follow-ups and save precious time 4. Set up a CRM system that actually makes sense for your business No tech wizardry required, just real talk and practical tools to help you work smarter, not harder. You’ll even walk away with a CRM setup checklist and pipeline template to get you rolling. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eThFYy3R FR : Vous improvisez encore pour développer votre entreprise ?! Le 20 août, venez découvrir avec Irene Saliendra, stratège numérique et fondatrice de DigitalFlow Consultancy, comment les outils CRM peuvent vraiment faire la différence. Vous apprendrez à : 1. Créer un pipeline de ventes solide 2. Suivre les bonnes métriques 3. Automatiser les relances 4. Mettre en place un CRM réellement adapté à vous Pas besoin d’être un.e pro de la tech — vous repartirez avec des conseils et outils pratiques pour améliorer vos efforts. Et en bonus, une checklist CRM et un modèle de pipeline. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://lnkd.in/ebft9WJ8
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Fresh insights and opportunities—don’t miss our upcoming events! De nouvelles idées et opportunités—ne manquez pas nos événements à venir ! cglcc.ca/events cglcc.ca/fr/events
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EN: Calling all 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs and community members in Montréal! Join us for a Rainbow Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH) Networking lunch for a chance to connect, share stories, and build community together. We’re so inspired by the passion and brilliance of Queer entrepreneurs shaping the future of business and community in Canada and we’d love to meet you! We can't wait to see you there and lunch is on us! Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 Location: Restaurant L'Ô (inside downtown's Novotel) Time: 1 PM to 3:30 PM #REKH #CSEA FR : Nous invitons toutes les personnes entrepreneuses 2ELGBTQI+ et les autres membres de la communauté de Montréal ! Joignez-vous à nous pour un lunch de réseautage du Rainbow Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH). Nous aurons l’occasion de manger ensemble et de créer des liens, partager nos histoires et continuer à bâtir notre communauté. Nous sommes très inspiré.e.s de voir la passion et l’ingéniosité des personnes entrepreneuses queer qui façonnent l’avenir des entreprises et des communautés partout au Canada. Nous serions ravi.e.s de vous rencontrer et le déjeuner est offert ! Date: Le 8 août Lieu: Restaurant L'Ô (à l’intérieur du Novotel centre-ville) Horaire: 13 h à 15 h 30 #2ELGBTQI
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Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reposted this
Pushing the needle | CGLCC Business Development Manager Atlantic | Creative Director | Entrepreneurial Advisor | Freelance Consultant | LatinX 2SLGBTQI+ EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access) Champion
🏳️🌈 Merci à ceux qui nous ont rejoint chez Filomena Caffeine Bar ce matin! Nous avons profité de discuter plusieurs projets et affaires courantes. Avec déjà hâte de nous réunir pour la prochaine séance du 26 août - viens jaser entre nous! 💻 Suivez nos fournisseurs locaux et joignez moi avec soutenir le RFNB car nos buts Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) sont grandement de même. F UP Nights par Jason Doiron Doiron et Hello Gender par Pascale Joëlle meritent votre attention et appui toute suite. Bravo et à bientôt, chers rockstars !! #Moncton #queerenaffaires #diversitedefournisseurs
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From mixers to webinars—see what’s coming soon. Entre webinaires et occasions de réseautage, voyez ce qui s’en vient. cglcc.ca/events cglcc.ca/fr/events
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