Darrell Schuurman's guest appearances

Darrell Schuurman

Startup Canada

OUT Loud: Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Podcast

Mike McDerment

Aman Mann

Boris Wertz

Paul Jarvis

Chris Johnson

Ryan Holmes

Ashley Werhun

Jeremy Miller

Kelsey Ramsden

Devon Brooks

Justin Taylor

Michael Litt

Mark Evans

Bruce Poon Tip

David Ciccarelli

OwlTail

Bruce McDonald

Many are surprised to hear that Canada is home to over 28,000 LGBT+-owned businesses. Collectively, these businesses generate over $22 billion in economic activity - employing over 435,000 Canadians. In other words, LGBT+ business in Canada is big business. On this episode of OUT Loud, we're joined by Bruce McDonald and Darrell Schuurman, co-founders of Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) to revisit how the CGLCC was founded, and discuss where LGBT+ business in Canada is going.

Many are surprised to hear that Canada is home to over 28,000 LGBT+-owned businesses. Collectively, these businesses generate over $22 billion in economic activity - employing over 435,000 Canadians. In other words, LGBT+ business in Canada is big business. On this episode of OUT Loud, we're joined by Bruce McDonald and Darrell Schuurman, co-founders of Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) to revisit how the CGLCC was founded, and discuss where LGBT+ business in Canada is going.

Episode 8 - Bruce McDonald and Darrell Schuurman, Co-Founders of Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

It’s never been more important to help every Canadian through times like these – just ask Darrell Schuurman, CEO of the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.Darrell is an advocate for affecting social change through the economic empowerment of LGBT+ entrepreneurs. Growing up in small town Alberta in an entrepreneurial family, Darrell had a passion for business, and knew the struggles small businesses face.  But as someone who felt that he had to hide his true-self, he knew even more the struggles facing LGBT+ people. He soon realized that he could combine his passion for business and his commitment to supporting LGBT+ inclusion, while leveraging his entrepreneurial background.  In 2003, he co-founded he CGLCC, Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to expand the opportunities and advancement of the LGBT+ business community in Canada. Now with a team of 10, Darrell and the CGLCC is proving that LGBT inclusion is good for business and good for Canada.“For Canada to grow and for our communities to grow, we need to realize and understand the importance of an inclusive economy.”In this week’s episode of the #StartupCanadaPodcast, sponsored by Mastercard and Ceridian, Darrell discusses the importance of inclusivity of entrepreneurs and diversity of thought in Canadian business.The post Empowering by Including with Darrell Schuurman – April 14th 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

It’s never been more important to help every Canadian through times like these – just ask Darrell Schuurman, CEO of the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.Darrell is an advocate for affecting social change through the economic empowerment of LGBT+ entrepreneurs. Growing up in small town Alberta in an entrepreneurial family, Darrell had a passion for business, and knew the struggles small businesses face.  But as someone who felt that he had to hide his true-self, he knew even more the struggles facing LGBT+ people. He soon realized that he could combine his passion for business and his commitment to supporting LGBT+ inclusion, while leveraging his entrepreneurial background.  In 2003, he co-founded he CGLCC, Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to expand the opportunities and advancement of the LGBT+ business community in Canada. Now with a team of 10, Darrell and the CGLCC is proving that LGBT inclusion is good for business and good for Canada.“For Canada to grow and for our communities to grow, we need to realize and understand the importance of an inclusive economy.”In this week’s episode of the #StartupCanadaPodcast, sponsored by Mastercard and Ceridian, Darrell discusses the importance of inclusivity of entrepreneurs and diversity of thought in Canadian business.The post <a href="https://www.startupcan.ca/2020/04/darrell-shcuurman-startup-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empowering by Including with Darrell Schuurman – April 14th 2020</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.startupcan.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Startup Canada</a>.

Empowering by Including with Darrell Schuurman – April 14th 2020