Join the Launch Event for The FAM: CGLCC’s New Membership Tier for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs

We’re gathering in Toronto to celebrate the official launch of The FAM, our brand-new membership tier created by and for 2SLGBTQI+ professionals, and we want you to be there with us!

The launch event promises a celebration of connection, innovation, and new opportunity for all members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Register below and be amongst the first to discover how The FAM can help grow your business, expand your network, and amplify your impact.

What to Expect

• This evening of networking and celebration will feature a few words from our CEO, Darrell Schuurman, on the next steps for both CGLCC and The FAM program as we enter late 2025 and beyond.
• Introduction to the benefits and resources available through The FAM, including early access to the tools that will be available through the program.
• Attendees will have the opportunity to meet fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and professionals in a space designed to celebrate and support their work.
  • To help spark meaningful connections, we’ll be hosting a networking bingo to help you meet fellow attendees.
• Plus, we’ll have a discussion wall where you can share your hopes and goals around entrepreneurship, CGLCC, and your own path—just grab a sticky note and add your voice to the conversation.
• Light refreshments to be provided.

Event details:

Time & Date: Wednesday, October 22 | 6–8 PM
Venue: Gallery 1888, 225 Sterling Rd #20, Toronto, ON M6R 2B2

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Contact information:

Full Name *

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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? *

• 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur, but not a CGLCC member
• CGLCC Affiliate Member
• CGLCC Certified Supplier
• Representative from an ecosystem or affiliate organization
• Media representative
• Government representative
• CGLCC Corporate Member
• CGLCC staff / Speaker
• I’m not a 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur, but interested in attending

Job title *

Company name *

Company URL *

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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

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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
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