Exclusive advantages for LGBT friendly businesses (with Darrell Schuurman from CGLCC)
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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0:00 Introduction
1:44 Darrell Schuurman
3:33 Filling the Gaps
5:04 Community Evolution
7:17 Supplier Diversity
14:02 Overcoming Challenges & Barriers
18:21 Brought to you by Zenbooks
19:23 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
23:43 How to be an Inclusive Organization
26:35 Rainbow Registered Accreditation
31:27 Equal Access & Opportunities
34:18 Small Wins Fuel Fires
38:03 Black and White Gala 2023
38:38 Collaboration for Future Growth
41:40 Emdash Sponsor
42:14 Next Episode Teaser
Darrell Schuurman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-schuurman/
https://twitter.com/DSchuurman
References
Black and White Gala ticket sales;
https://cglcc.ca/events/cglcc-8th-annual-black-white-gala-2023/
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