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We’re excited to announce Night of Distinction, CGLCC’s inaugural celebration of corporate excellence and 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship — an evening dedicated to recognition, connection, and impact in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities!

Register below for our inaugural celebration, happening September 25 in the beautiful city of Vancouver!

This is CGLCC’s flagship celebration, a high-profile evening at the Vancouver Convention Centre recognizing outstanding corporate partners, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and the impact we’re all creating together. 

What to Expect:

• Distinctions & Recognition
  Celebrate outstanding corporate partners and trailblazing 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs who are driving change and redefining excellence.

• Curated Matchmaking Dinner
  Engage in meaningful conversations through strategic seating that connects diverse suppliers with corporate leaders.

• Supplier Popup Market
  Discover and support 2SLGBTQI+ businesses with event vouchers to shop directly from vendors.

• Inspiring Keynote & Entertainment
  Be moved by stories of impact and energized by drag performances, a live DJ, and dancing to close out the night.

Sponsorship

Shine as a catalyst, trailblazer, or illuminator — be present as a sponsor and illuminate the future of inclusive commerce while putting your brand center stage.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? Reach out to our National Business Development Manager:

AGENDA

4:00 – 5:30 PM | Pre-Celebration Workshops / Industry Roundtables 

5:45 – 6:35 PM | Rainbow Carpet Welcome & Cocktail Networking Reception

6:45 – 7:05 PM | Entrepreneurial Supplier Pitch Showcase 

7:10 – 8:40 PM | Matchmaking Dinner & Corporate Distinctions

8:40 – 9:00 PM | Keynote Address

9:00 – 10:45 PM | The Experience: Supplier Popup Shops, Entertainment, & Networking 

REGISTER HERE

We’re curating an intimate evening focused on quality networking and cross-sector connections. To ensure space for maximum diversity in the room, we ask that organizations send no more than 2 representatives. Sponsors will receive additional reserved tickets.

Corporate, Government, Municipalities, Academic Institution Attendee Registration Form

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Contact information:

Full Name *

First

Last

Pronoun(s)

• She/Her
• She/They
• He/Him
• He/They
• They/Them
• He/She/They
• Other (please specify)

Other: *

Email *

Phone

Are you or your business one of the following? *

• CGLCC Corporate Partner
• Academic Institution
• Government / Municipality representative
• CGLCC Certified Supplier
• 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur, but not a CGLCC member
• Representative from an ecosystem or affiliate organization

Please fill out the Diverse Suppliers Registration Form

Next

Company name *

Company URL *

Job title *

Demographic questions (optional)

Before we proceed with the demographic questions, we want to share why we are asking for this information. The Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all entrepreneurs and community members. Collecting data on race, gender identity, and other demographic factors allows us to: – Understand the diverse makeup of our community and ensure that our programs and initiatives are accessible and relevant to everyone. – Identify and address any gaps or barriers that equity-deserving groups may face in accessing our services. – Measure our progress towards creating a more inclusive ecosystem and inform our strategies for continuous improvement. Please be assured that your responses will be kept confidential and used solely to enhance our programs and support diversity and inclusion within our community. 

Please indicate the languages you speak or understand. (Please select all that apply) *

• English
• French
• Other

Which of the following best describes your primary geographical location? (Please select one)

• Rural Community
• Remote Community
• Northern Community
• Urban/Suburban Community
• None of the above

Rural: outside of urban and suburban communities but within reasonable driving distance of an urban centre. Remote: not within reasonable driving distance of an urban centre, limited access to services and infrastructure.

Could you tell us about your cultural or ethnic background? Please describe your background in the way you identify with it most.

Do you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community? (Please select one)

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to say

Which 2SLGBTQI+ communities do you identify with? (Please select all that apply)

• Lesbian
• Gay
• Bisexual
• Transgender
• Queer
• Intersex
• Asexual
• Two Spirit
• Non-binary
• Other

Understanding gender identity will help us tailor our programs and support to meet everyone's needs. Please select the option(s) that best describe your gender identity. (Please select all that apply)

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Two Spirit
• Transgender
• Prefer not to say
• Other

To better support equity-deserving groups, we are also interested in understanding if you identify as part of any of the following groups. (Please select all that apply)

• Black Community
• Other racialized communities
• Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
• Persons with disabilities
• Newcomers
• Refugees
• Veterans
• Prefer not to say
• Other
• Not applicable

Next

Questions about the event

Would you be interested in sponsoring this event? *

• Yes, I am interested
• Not this time

Please select the top three industries from which your organization procures goods and services. *

• Consulting & Education
• Marketing & Advertising
• Human Resources & Communications
• Technology & Software
• Design & Architecture
• Retail & Consumer Goods
• Food & Hospitality
• Health & Wellness
• Engineering & Construction

Our intention for the dinner is to create intentional seating charts for meaningful business networking. Your choices here will help us best match you with a potential table.

Attending with a partner or colleague? Let us know if there’s someone you’d like to be seated beside.

Dietary restrictions, if any

• Vegetarian
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Lactose intolerance
• Allergies (please specify in others)
• Halal
• Kosher
• Other (please specify)

Other: *

Accessibility needs, if any

• Wheelchair Accessibility
• Sign language interpretation
• Other (please specify)

Other: *

How did you hear about this event? *

• Search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc)
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Word of Mouth
• CGLCC Newsletter
• CGLCC staff
• Other (please specify below)

Other *

Comments or Questions?

Image consent

By registering, you consent to the following: *

• You may be filmed or photographed during the event. They might be used for promotional material, including advertisements on CGLCC social media and website. If you have any concerns, please notify a staff member upon arrival.

I agree to receive communications from CGLCC.

• I agree to receive promotional communications from CGLCC. In order to provide you the content requested, we need to store and process your personal data.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information please review our Privacy Policy at https://cglcc.ca/privacy-policy/

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Diverse Suppliers Registration Form

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Contact information:

Full Name *

First

Last

Pronoun(s)

• She/Her
• She/They
• He/Him
• He/They
• They/Them
• He/She/They
• Other (please specify)

Other: *

Email *

Phone

Are you or your business one of the following? *

• CGLCC Certified Supplier
• 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur, but not a CGLCC member
• Representative from an ecosystem or affiliate organization
• CGLCC Corporate Partner
• Government / Municipality representative
• Academic Institution

Please fill out the Corporate, Government, Municipalities, Academic Institution Attendee Registration Form

Next

Company name *

Job title *

Company URL *

Demographic questions (optional)

Before we proceed with the demographic questions, we want to share why we are asking for this information. The Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all entrepreneurs and community members. Collecting data on race, gender identity, and other demographic factors allows us to: – Understand the diverse makeup of our community and ensure that our programs and initiatives are accessible and relevant to everyone. – Identify and address any gaps or barriers that equity-deserving groups may face in accessing our services. – Measure our progress towards creating a more inclusive ecosystem and inform our strategies for continuous improvement. Please be assured that your responses will be kept confidential and used solely to enhance our programs and support diversity and inclusion within our community. 

Please indicate the languages you speak or understand. (Please select all that apply) *

• English
• French
• Other

Which of the following best describes your primary geographical location? (Please select one)

• Rural Community
• Remote Community
• Northern Community
• Urban/Suburban Community
• None of the above

Rural: outside of urban and suburban communities but within reasonable driving distance of an urban centre. Remote: not within reasonable driving distance of an urban centre, limited access to services and infrastructure.

Could you tell us about your cultural or ethnic background? Please describe your background in the way you identify with it most.

Do you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community? (Please select one)

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to say

Which 2SLGBTQI+ communities do you identify with? (Please select all that apply)

• Lesbian
• Gay
• Bisexual
• Transgender
• Queer
• Intersex
• Asexual
• Two Spirit
• Non-binary
• Other

Understanding gender identity will help us tailor our programs and support to meet everyone's needs. Please select the option(s) that best describe your gender identity. (Please select all that apply)

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Two Spirit
• Transgender
• Prefer not to say
• Other

To better support equity-deserving groups, we are also interested in understanding if you identify as part of any of the following groups. (Please select all that apply)

• Black Community
• Other racialized communities
• Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
• Persons with disabilities
• Newcomers
• Refugees
• Veterans
• Prefer not to say
• Other
• Not applicable

Next

Questions about the event

Are you interested in receiving more information about the supplier pitch showcase or supplier pop-up marketplace?

• Yes, I would like to learn more
• Not this time

Please select the top three industries you’d like to provide your goods or services to. *

• Consulting & Education
• Marketing & Advertising
• Human Resources & Communications
• Technology & Software
• Design & Architecture
• Retail & Consumer Goods
• Food & Hospitality
• Health & Wellness
• Engineering & Construction

Our intention for the dinner is to create intentional seating charts for meaningful business networking. Your choices here will help us best match you with a potential table.

Attending with a partner or colleague? Let us know if there’s someone you’d like to be seated beside.

Dietary restrictions, if any

• Vegetarian
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Lactose intolerance
• Allergies (please specify in others)
• Halal
• Kosher
• Other (please specify)

Other: *

Accessibility needs, if any

• Wheelchair Accessibility
• Sign language interpretation
• Other (please specify)

Other: *

How did you hear about this event? *

• Search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc)
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Word of Mouth
• CGLCC Newsletter
• CGLCC staff
• Other (please specify below)

Other *

Comments or Questions?

Image consent

By registering, you consent to the following: *

• You may be filmed or photographed during the event. They might be used for promotional material, including advertisements on CGLCC social media and website. If you have any concerns, please notify a staff member upon arrival.

I agree to receive communications from CGLCC.

• I agree to receive promotional communications from CGLCC. In order to provide you the content requested, we need to store and process your personal data.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information please review our Privacy Policy at https://cglcc.ca/privacy-policy/

Sign me up!