Exclusive advantages for LGBT friendly businesses (with Darrell Schuurman from CGLCC)

Send us Fan MailUnderstanding 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.This episode is brought to you by Zenbooks.ca and emdashagency.ca0:00Introduction 1:44Darrell Schuurman3:33Filling the Gaps5:04Community Evolution7:17Supplier Diversity14:02Overcoming Challenges & Barriers18:21Brought to you by Zenbooks19:232SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program23:43How to be an Inclusive Organization26:35Rainbow Registered Accreditation31:27Equal Access & Opportunities34:18Small Wins Fuel Fires38:03Black and White Gala 202338:38Collaboration for Future Growth41:40Emdash Sponsor42:14Next Episode TeaserDarrell Schuurmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-schuurman/https://twitter.com/DSchuurman https://cglcc.ca/ ReferencesBlack and White Gala ticket sales;https://cglcc.ca/events/cglcc-8th-annual-black-white-gala-2023/ Emdashwww.emdashagency.ca Hosted by Eric Saumure (https://ericsaumure.com)