Important Update from the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce
New update February 2025:Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce secures federal grant
The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce has been a part of the business community, under a couple of different names, for more than 25 years, but was in need of a refresher.
It got that Thursday in the form of a $300,000 grant from the federal Department of Small Business, through its 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.
The Manitoba LGBT* chamber joined peer organizations across the country in receiving a total of $2.8 million in grants.
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We want to let you know of an important development at the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce. We have embarked on a strategic review process aimed at evaluating our current programs, services, and overall mission to ensure we are meeting the needs of our queer entrepreneurs and professionals and the business community more broadly. It will also help ensure that we are effectively partnering with other organizations that support queer entrepreneurs to help our local members access a national and international network.
As part of this process, we have paused all engagement activities and suspended membership fees. This pause will allow us to focus fully on this review and implement any necessary changes or improvements.
We will keep you updated on our progress and any new initiatives that come out of this process. Watch for an upcoming member engagement survey and targeted focus groups. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to be more involved in the review, please reach out to us at info@mb-lgbt.biz.
Thank you for your continued support for queer-owned businesses!
Warm regards,
Board of Directors
Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce