I am proud to help launch a new initiative this summer: an entrepreneurial roadtrip across Quebec!
This initiative is born from a collaboration with two other great community leaders, Christian Bélair, CEO of the Coalition of Young Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (RJCCQ) and Noah Redler, Campus Director of Notman House. In addition to being a great summer adventure, the initiative will bring a total of 15 young entrepreneurs to three regions in Quebec: Charlevoix, Gaspésie and Abitibi.
Sharing Experiences
The roadtrip tour is a unique opportunity for all Quebec entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and discuss their vision of entrepreneurship in a casual atmosphere. The objective is to promote the sharing of experiences between entrepreneurs across Quebec. The event also aims to link up and connect regional talent.
Each of the 5 invited entrepreneurs will lead an interactive workshop where participants will engage on issues related to entrepreneurship such as IT, innovation, creativity, marketing, growth, funding, etc. A family-style BBQ will be served to participants in collaboration with our food partner, Provender. The meal will feature local products and ingredients and will be prepared in tandem by a Montreal chef and a local chef.
The 3 weekends promise to be an unforgettable experience uniting business and the arts in an outdoor setting. On the menu: workshops, conferences, nature, music, food, sunshine and smiles!
First stop: Baie St-Paul!
The first stop of the tour will be in Baie-St-Paul on July 26. In addition to the three co-organizers, a great group of young Montreal entrepreneurs will join the adventure: Christine Renaud, CEO of E-180, Fabrice Vil, Co-founder and President of Pour 3 Points, Raff Paquin of Alveo and previously Frank and Oak, Sophie Boulanger, co-founder of Bon Look, Francis Gosselin, Partner and co-founder of F & co. and Cai Rinthoul of Provender.
Entrepreneurs and participants will meet during the same weekend as Le Festif, a popular local festival celebrating music and circus arts which will offer musical performances from Karim Ouellet and Cowboys Fringants, amongst others!
For more information on the initiative, visit the website for the tour.