Join CGLCC CEO Darrell Schuurman for a pivotal discussion on Global Trade & Social Procurement, featuring dynamic insights from Barton Jackson, Executive Director of nglccNY, and Aidan from Carmico.

Barton will offer crucial insights into how, in today’s shifting global economy, LGBTQI+-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada are leading with agility and innovation. He will elaborate on how inclusive supply chains and LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are driving smart solutions in areas like sustainable sourcing, e-commerce expansion, and cross-border collaboration, sharing guidance on programs designed to help businesses scale and expand internationally.

Adding a vital entrepreneurial perspective, Aidan from Carmico – a small yet mighty team dedicated to thoughtful, inclusive lifestyle goods – will share how their philosophy of mindfulness, community nurturing, and reducing negative impact is applied across their global supply chain, from raw material sourcing to the customer’s doorstep.

This session will illuminate concrete strategies for leveraging international trade to expand your business while driving social impact through inclusive procurement practices, showcasing real-world success in linking purpose with profit. 

This event is open to CGLCC members only.