Announcing the 2026 MQCC Business Award Recipients
And the winners are… Posted on March 20, 2026 The Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce (MQCC) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Annual Business Awards. The event began in 2013 as a way to recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses whose...
Building Connection, Collaboration, and Community Power
Highlights from Manitoba’s First Community Pink Tank Posted on February 11, 2026 On January 10, 2026, more than 20 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations from across Manitoba gathered at the Rainbow Resource Centre for the province’s first-ever Community Pink Tank—a day designed to...
Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce Revives Annual Business Awards after Five-Year Hiatus
10th annual celebration honours individuals, businesses, and organizations making an impact on the 2SLGBTQIA+ business community Posted on February 3, 2026; updated February 19, 2026 The Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce (MQCC) is proud to announce the return of our...
Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce Announces New Name
Organization has updated name to better reflect the community it serves Posted on September 26, 2025 The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new name for the organization: the Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce Inc. The Chamber’s membership...
Help our Chamber Choose a New Name!
Posted on August 21, 2025 The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce board of directors recently discussed the need to update the name of our organization, given that the acronym that describes the gender and sexually diverse community has significantly changed since the...
Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce Launches Queer Entrepreneur Development Program
Posted on August 5, 2025: EMERGE program aims to support 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs living and working in Manitoba This September, the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce will launch EMERGE, the Chamber’s Queer Entrepreneur Development Program for 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs...
Manitoba LGBT* Chamber Announces New Board Members
Posted on June 23, 2025: The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce our newly formed board. Along with continuing members Kerry Porter (President) and Matt Metcalf (Treasurer), we are pleased to announce the addition of five new board members:...
Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce in the News
Posted on May 6, 2025: The article below was originally published by the Winnipeg Free Press on May 5, 2025. Click here to read the article on the WFP website. ‘Main goal is to engage people again’: Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce names first executive director on...