Q-TILITIES: Sparking Community Through Social Enterprise
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Chris Cann spent much of his professional career working in a variety of fields, from social and financial services,
September 14, 2026
Blog
Stay Informed, Stay Inspired
Welcome to the Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce blog—your go-to source for insights, stories, and resources that empower our diverse business community. From industry trends and advocacy updates to member spotlights, we’re here to support and elevate 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and allies across Alberta.
What Research Says About Queer Entrepreneurship in Alberta
This month, I’ve invited our summer student Matthew Clark (they/them) to use their skills in market research to write about the exciting research on Queer
August 6, 2026
Bringing Community Home: An Exclusive Chat With Calgary Pride’s New Executive Director, Jessica Comeau
In this candid interview, Kay Del Rio sits down with Jessica Comeau, a dynamic force pushing for authentic representation and connection in Calgary. As the
July 13, 2026
Holding the Contradictions: Joy, Burnout, and the Future of Queer Thriving in Alberta
After a whirlwind Pride month with five events and the release of both our Arcadia Brewing “Pride and Joy” beer and XhAle Brew Co. soda
July 13, 2026
Celebrating Pride!
Pride feels different this year. While our community and allies continue to show up and build their businesses, side hustles, and creative projects, it has
June 4, 2026
Moving With Purpose & Integrity
An Interview with Karen Bodoano of Move Coordinators Ask anyone who has had to help an aging relative move into supportive living or clearing their
June 4, 2026
Build the Future with Us: The Chamber is Hiring!(Closed)
Are you a post-secondary student looking to trade the traditional summer grind for a project that actually makes a difference? At the Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber
April 29, 2026
Kind by Name, Kind by Nature
For many, an ice cream shop is a place of simple joy, but for the founders of Edmonton’s Kind Ice Cream, it’s also a platform
March 5, 2026
More Than Meets the Eye: Mitchell Brooks on Design, Advocacy, and the Power of Space
Mitchell Brooks didn’t just fall into the design world; you might say it was in his foundations. From childhood mornings spent with his grandfather, a
February 2, 2026
Nostalgia is not a strategy
If you haven’t already watched Prime Minister Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum, I’d recommend checking it out. We can track the gap between rhetoric and
January 23, 2026
Partnering with 8-Bit Cortex: 1000 Voices Strong
To build the strongest possible case for our community, the Alberta 2SLGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce has partnered with 8 Bit Cortex on a groundbreaking economic
December 12, 2025
A Letter to Our Members
From the Co-Chairs of the Board, Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce Dear Members and Friends, With gratitude and excitement, we write to you together as
November 28, 2025
