BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250710T173000Z DTEND:20250710T190000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Pride in Business: A Fireside Chat for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs and Allies DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to build Pride into your business practices and your procurement?\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic discussion that brings together diverse voices in business to explore the power of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in our Atlantic Canadian supply chain.\n\n\n\nThis session features a fireside chat with seasoned entrepreneurs and allies\, including Nic S nchez and Connor McKiggan\, who will explore how to leverage the CGLCC's Supplier Diversity and Rainbow Registered programs to drive inclusive economic growth\, build trust with customers\, and deliver on your DEAI commitments.\n\n\n\nThis event is designed for:\n\n\n ALL 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs - Whether you are just starting out or growing to export - Let's find your next big deal!\n Allies\, Halifax Chamber of Commerce members\, CGLCC Supplier Diversity and Rainbow Registered members who want to deepen their engagement with the 2SLGBTQI+ business community.\n Procurement\, Economic development\, and HR professionals seeking to understand the value of inclusive supplier practices and how to put them into action.\n Students of business and aspiring business owners who are looking to start their business journey.\n\nWhether you're just starting out or looking to expand your impact\, this is an opportunity to learn\, connect\, and build a stronger\, more inclusive business ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.\n\n\n\nLet's build PRIDE in business together.\n\n\nMeet Your Speakers\n\n\n\nCONNOR MCKIGGAN (he/they)\n\nBusiness Development Manager\, National | Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)\n\n\n\nNamed an 'Inclusion warrior' by the Saskatoon Star Phoenix while pursuing a double degree in Sustainability and International Development\, Connor is a leader in breaking down gender binaries through their passion for 2S2SLGBTQI+QA+ community engagement.\n\nConnor is excited to translate his experience into concrete policies\, education\, and support for workplaces that are ready to create stronger\, safer spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ customers and employees.\n \n\n\n\nNIC S NCHEZ (she/they)\n\nAtlantic Business Development Manager | Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)\n\n\n\nCurrently based in Moncton\, NB\, Nic is dedicated to driving supplier diversity in their Atlantic regional role for the CGLCC. As Business Development Manager\, they are dedicated to supporting 51% 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses to certify and grow their networks and brands\, as diverse suppliers. Feel free to ask Nic about your startup\, growth\, export\, and supplier diversity plans!\n\n\n\nAs a multidisciplinary artist and neurodiverse entrepreneur\, Nic is passionate about affirming gender\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in everything they do. Nic's travels and lived experiences as a 2nd generation Colombian-Canadian have enriched their understanding of diverse cultures and business practices\, globally. Their background in sociology\, anthropology\, community work\, and business management has heightened their awareness of disparities and inspired a drive for progress.\n\n\n\nFluent in English\, French\, and Spanish\, Nic loves practicing languages to connect with others.\n\n\n\nAmongst their many talents\, they are most often called upon for their skills in event management\, social media marketing and contract negotiations. When off-duty\, she enjoys nurturing her little ones\, attending community events\, taking pictures\, and performing arts.\n\n \n \n\nIRENE SALIENDRA (she/her)\n\nCo-Founder at Fem Entity \n\n\n\nIrene Saliendra is a tech-driven strategist and founder with a passion for transforming how businesses operate and how women access wellness. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fem Entity a digital wellness marketplace helping women find personalized care through a trusted network of practitioners\, wellness products\, and educational resources.\n\n\n\nIrene also leads DigitalFlow Consultancy\, where she helps startups and organizations scale through sales enablement\, CRM optimization\, and digital transformation.\n \n\nWREN BRUCE (she/her)\n\nFounder Bruce GEOinsights\n\n\n\nBased in Nova Scotia\, Wren Bruce is the founder of Bruce GEOinsights\, a consulting business that focuses on helping people connect data and decisions. She combines 15+ years of experience in geology and mineral exploration with a growing focus on building a more inclusive future in the geoscience sector and beyond: whether that's in the field\, the boardroom\, or the supply chain.\n\n\n\nThough new to inclusive procurement and the CGLCC network\, she's excited to bring a seasoned perspective on bridging science to authenticity\, community\, and equity. A serial hobbyist at heart\, she's always diving into something new to satisfy her unending curiosity. Most recently birds!\n \n\n\n Post-Workshop Networking! \n\n\n\nJoin us directly after the workshop for a Business After Hours right next door at the DECKS on Argyle St!\n\n\n\n Business After Hours is now SOLD OUT!\n\n\n\nGrab a refreshing beverage on their stunning downtown patio\, and say CHEERS to summer and Halifax Pride! \n \n\n\nThank You to Our Partners\n\nPRESENTING PARTNER\n\n\n\nINCLUSION PARTNER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE PARTNER X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

What does it mean to build Pride into your business practices&mdash\;and your procurement?

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\nJoin us for a dynamic discussion that brings together diverse voices in business to explore the power of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in our Atlantic Canadian \;supply chain.
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\nThis session features a fireside chat with seasoned entrepreneurs and allies\, including Nic Sá\;nchez and Connor McKiggan\, who will explore \;how to leverage \;the \;CGLCC'\;s \;Supplier Diversity and Rainbow Registered programs to drive inclusive economic growth\, build trust with customers\, and deliver on your DEAI commitments.
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\nThis event is designed for:\n\n\nWhether you'\;re just starting out or looking to expand your impact\, this is an opportunity to learn\, connect\, and build a stronger\, more inclusive business ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.
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\nLet&rsquo\;s build PRIDE in business&mdash\;together.\n\n
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Meet Your Speakers

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\nCONNOR MCKIGGAN (he/they)
\nBusiness Development Manager\, National | Canada'\;s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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\nNamed an &lsquo\;Inclusion warrior&rsquo\; by the Saskatoon Star Phoenix while pursuing a double degree in Sustainability and International Development\, Connor is a leader in breaking down gender binaries through their passion for 2S2SLGBTQI+QA+ community engagement.
\nConnor is excited to translate his experience into concrete policies\, education\, and support for workplaces that are ready to create stronger\, safer spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ customers and employees.
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\nNIC SÁ\;NCHEZ (she/they)
\nAtlantic Business Development Manager | \;Canada'\;s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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\nCurrently based in Moncton\, NB\, Nic is dedicated to driving supplier diversity in their Atlantic regional role for the CGLCC.  \;As Business Development Manager\, they are dedicated \;to supporting 51% 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses to certify and grow their networks and brands\, as diverse suppliers. Feel free to ask Nic about your startup\, growth\, export\, and supplier diversity plans!
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\nAs a multidisciplinary artist and neurodiverse entrepreneur\, Nic is passionate about affirming gender\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in everything they do. Nic&rsquo\;s travels and lived experiences as a 2nd generation Colombian-Canadian have enriched their understanding of diverse cultures and business practices\, globally. Their background in sociology\, anthropology\, community work\, and business management has heightened their awareness of disparities and inspired a drive for progress.
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\nFluent in English\, French\, and Spanish\, Nic loves practicing languages to connect with others.
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\nAmongst their many talents\, they are most often called upon for their skills in event management\, social media marketing and contract negotiations. When off-duty\, she enjoys nurturing her little ones\, attending community events\, taking pictures\, and performing arts.
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IRENE SALIENDRA (she/her)
\nCo-Founder at Fem Entity \;
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\nIrene Saliendra is a tech-driven strategist and founder with a passion for transforming how businesses operate and how women access wellness. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fem Entity \;a digital wellness marketplace helping women find personalized care through a trusted network of practitioners\, wellness products\, and educational resources.
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\nIrene also leads DigitalFlow Consultancy\, where she helps startups and organizations scale through sales enablement\, CRM optimization\, and digital transformation.
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WREN BRUCE (she/her)
\nFounder Bruce GEOinsights
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\nBased in Nova Scotia\, Wren Bruce is the founder of Bruce GEOinsights\, a consulting business that focuses on helping people connect data and decisions. She combines 15+ years of experience in geology and mineral exploration with a growing focus on building a more inclusive future in the geoscience sector and beyond: whether that&rsquo\;s in the field\, the boardroom\, or the supply chain.
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\nThough new to inclusive procurement and the CGLCC network\, she&rsquo\;s excited to bring a seasoned perspective on bridging science to authenticity\, community\, and equity. A serial hobbyist at heart\, she&rsquo\;s always diving into something new to satisfy her unending curiosity. Most recently birds!
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🤝\;  \;Post-Workshop Networking! 🤝\;
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\nJoin us directly after the workshop for a \;Business After Hours right next door at the \;DECKS on Argyle St!
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\n🎟\;️\;Business After Hours is now SOLD OUT!
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\nGrab a refreshing beverage \;on their \;stunning downtown patio\, and say CHEERS to summer and Halifax Pride! ☀\;️\;🌈\;
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Thank You to Our Partners

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PRESENTING PARTNER
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\n LOCATION:Grafton Street Dinner Theatre UID:e.2481.4297 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261030T071918Z URL:https://business.halifaxchamber.com/events/details/pride-in-business-a-fireside-chat-for-2slgbtqi-entrepreneurs-and-allies-4297 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR