Membership

Join the queer economy: Manitoba’s only chamber of commerce for 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses, and community organizations

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Thinking about joining the Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce community? We have a membership level for everyone!

Membership in the Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce gives you access to a supportive, visible, and dynamic 2SLGBTQIA+ business community rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, a growing team, a community organization, or a large employer, your membership opens doors to connection, learning, visibility, and impact.

Membership is open to all organizations and businesses that are queer-owned, led, or operated, as well as 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the business community.

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Log into your membership account to register for MQCC events, post your event on the event calendar, access member-exclusive deals, and more.

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Member Benefits

When you join the Manitoba Queer Chamber of Commerce, you join a supportive network of 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, community members, professionals and business leaders who know the value of building business through community.

All MQCC members enjoy these core benefits:

Networking opportunities with 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, professionals, community members, and business leaders

Member-to-member discounts and deals

Discounted or FREE access to professional development programs, workshops, and resources

Priority facilitation and speaking opportunities to share your expertise and experience at Chamber events, panels, and workshops

Priority access in MQCC’s EMERGE: Queer Entrepreneur Development Program

Volunteer opportunities for Chamber events, committees, and initiatives

MQCC newsletters and member-exclusive updates with news, events, and community happenings delivered regularly to your inbox

Belonging to a community of 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses and allies that support an equitable and thriving economy for all

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Membership Levels

Individual

Entrepreneurs & Professionals, Post-Secondary & Post-Career, Equity & Access

For queer and allied individuals, including aspiring entrepreneurs, post-secondary students, retired professionals, working professionals, and members of equity-seeking groups.

Benefits Include:

Core Membership Benefits
Voting rights at AGM

Note: Individual memberships do not include a business directory listing and cannot post event or job listings.

Individual Membership Pricing

Local Business

Micro, Small-Scale, Mid-Size, Large Scale Business

For queer-owned and allied businesses operating in Manitoba

Benefits Include:

Core Membership Benefits
Listing in online business directory
Free postings to MQCC event calendar & job board
Promotion & visibility opportunities for your business
Event sponsorship, branding, & promotional opportunities
Discounts on advertisements
Voting rights at AGM

Local Business Membership Pricing

Advocate

Community Organization, Institutional Partner, Corporate Partner

For queer and allied advocates: community organizations, non-profits, institutional partners, national and multi-national corporate partners.

Benefits Include:

Core Membership Benefits
Listing in online business directory
Free postings to MQCC event calendar & job board
Promotion & visibility opportunities for your business or organization
Discounts on advertisements
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities

Note: Corporate and Institutional Partners do not receive voting rights at the Chamber’s AGM.

Advocate Membership Pricing

Equity and Access

Our commitment to ensuring that every member of our 2SLGBTQIA+ business community can participate fully in our Chamber—regardless of financial barriers.

The Equity & Access Membership is open to eligible individuals within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including 2Spirit and Indigenous young professionals (aged 29 and under), newcomers to Canada, and emerging leaders and entrepreneurs from equity‑seeking groups such as racialized, disabled, and low‑income communities.

The Equity and Access Membership offers the same opportunities as the Individual Membership:

Core Membership Benefits
Voting Rights at AGM

The cost for membership is $25/year and is subsidized by the Equity & Access Fund. Membership fees can be fully waived for eligible individuals. Contact us for more information or for a discount code to waive the fee.

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We invite all community members to contribute to growing the Equity & Access Fund!

Individuals may contribute to the Fund when paying their membership fee, signing up for a Chamber event, or by making a one-time contribution.

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Gain access to member-exclusive perks like workshops, networking events, and resources to help you grow professionally in the Manitoba business ecosystem.

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