Understanding the intersection and dynamics of the 2SLGBTQI+ and business community. Join me with guest Darrell Schuurman co-founder and CEO of the CGLCC, Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce as we explore questions that many small business owners have as it relates to the 2SLGBTQI+ community. In this episode we talk about how all businesses can do their part to recognize, include and collaborate with diverse groups in their communities. Darrell also touches on advocating for the economic empowerment of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs.

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0:00Introduction 

1:44Darrell Schuurman

3:33Filling the Gaps

5:04Community Evolution

7:17Supplier Diversity

14:02Overcoming Challenges & Barriers

18:21Brought to you by Zenbooks

19:232SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

23:43How to be an Inclusive Organization

26:35Rainbow Registered Accreditation

31:27Equal Access & Opportunities

34:18Small Wins Fuel Fires

38:03Black and White Gala 2023

38:38Collaboration for Future Growth

41:40Emdash Sponsor

42:14Next Episode Teaser

Darrell Schuurman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-schuurman/

https://twitter.com/DSchuurman 

https://cglcc.ca/ 

References

Black and White Gala ticket sales;

https://cglcc.ca/events/cglcc-8th-annual-black-white-gala-2023/ 

Emdash

www.emdashagency.ca