Navigating Support for LGBTQ2+ Led Businesses

As part of Innovation Canada's Webinar Series, join Canadian experts to learn how to find the right government support for your LGBTQ2+ business and to hear about the value of diversity and inclusion in a robust economy.

Our panel of industry experts will provide insights into their experience and observations growing LGBTQ2+ businesses. Plus, hear from Advisors on how to navigate the government support landscape and learn more about some of the work underway to support LGBTQ2+ entrepreneurs.

A Q&A session with all panelists will wrap up this dynamic and informative discussion.

We'll welcome:

• Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

• Connie Stacey, President and Founder of Edmonton-based Growing Greener Innovations, and SheEO venture

• Erin Roach, Executive Director, Diversity Institute, Ryerson University

• Kusala Jayasuriya, Innovation Advisor with Innovation Canada

• Christina McDonald, Marketing and Outreach Manager with Innovation Canada

Please note: This session will be conducted largely in English but material and resources will be made available in both official languages and participants are encouraged to ask questions in the official language of their choice.

Explore support for LGBTQ2+-led businesses

As part of Innovation Canada's Webinar Series, join Canadian experts on how to find the right government support for your LGBTQ2+ business and discover the value of diversity and inclusion in a tough economy.

Our panel of industry experts will share their experiences and insights on the growth of LGBTQ2+ businesses. In addition, advisors will explain how to navigate the government support landscape and learn about some of the initiatives underway to support LGBTQ2+ entrepreneurs.

A question-and-answer session with all the experts will conclude this dynamic and informative discussion.

We will welcome:

• LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce of Canada

• Connie Stacey, President and Founder of Growing Greener Innovations, an Edmonton-based SheEO company

• Erin Roach, Executive Director, Diversity Institute, Ryerson University

• Kusala Jayasuriya, Senior Innovation Advisor at Innovation Canada

• Christina McDonald, Manager, Marketing and External Relations at Innovation Canada

Please note that this session will be conducted primarily in English. However, materials and resources will be available in both official languages, and participants should feel comfortable asking questions in the official language of their choice.