PROGRAMS
WE ASKED WHAT YOU NEEDED
Right now, as we build this new organization, we’re putting together some initial programs based on what we heard from you.
Upcoming Events
MAR
13
Queer Atlantic Business Hub Launch
Join us from 1:00 to 4:30 for hands-on workshops that dig into the state of queer entrepreneurship, spark big ideas through a high-energy World Café, and a showcase of Atlantic organizations supporting queer businesses.
APR
8
Demystifying Grants for Queer Entrepreneurs
Wednesday April 8, 1-2:30pm AST
Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting
Running a queer-owned business is an act of resistance. Every day you open your doors or launch your services you are proving that our community belongs in the marketplace. But let’s be real: Resistance is exhausting when you’re underfunded…
MAY
13
Navigating Changing Social Climates as Queer Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, May 13, 1-2:30pm
Mica Daurie, T.R.A.N.S, Trans/Non-Binary Rights Advocacy Nova Scotia
Being a queer entrepreneur today can mean navigating visibility, leadership, and business growth in a shifting and at times hostile social climate. This 90 minute session, hosted by 2SLGBTQIA+ community advocate and human rights expert Mica Daurie, creates space for honest conversation, practical strategies, and collective learning.
JUN
10
Unlocking Federal and Provincial Funding Opportunities
Wednesday June 10, 1-2:30pm
Corrie Melanson, Sea Change CoLab Inc. and TBD
How to Use the Business Benefits Finder and Explore Government Procurement
Public funding and government opportunities can feel overwhelming, but they do not have to be. This practical, hands on session will help you identify programs, supports, and procurement opportunities that fit your business.
Our Programs
Through different types of community engagement, you shared the challenges you face and the support you are looking for as 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada:
Queer-Specific Resources
You’re looking for directories of queer-owned businesses, support specific to your sector, and mentorship from queer and trans folks with expertise.
Francophone Access
You need designated supports and services in French.
Peer Networks
You are looking to connect with one another at informal meetups and networking events. You want spaces to connect with other queer and trans entrepreneurs.
Affordable Expertise
You’re having a hard time finding business advice and mentorship you can afford and need accessible consulting and support services.
Rural Support
You are looking for robust support that reaches beyond urban centres and addresses the unique needs of rural queer and trans entrepreneurs.
Connecting & Organizing
You have a shared interest in raising awareness of the unique challenges we face and advocating for the support we need.
Ready for some action?
We are never finished hearing about what you want and need, so get in touch. We are building this organization together, for each other. Your voice matters.