Author: Mirette Tiani

The CAE Haute-Montérégie supports the Soirée Lumière sur l’entrepreneuriat, a colorful event highlighting the courage and exceptional resilience of entrepreneurs who have embarked on the adventure of entrepreneurship in recent years.

Every year, hundreds of guests gather to discover new projects, meet passionate entrepreneurs and celebrate local success stories. The event provides a space to showcase the companies supported by the CAE Haute-Montérégie, while encouraging exchanges, networking and the development of business opportunities.

Organized in two stages, the evening begins with an exhibition where companies present their products and services. It continues with a festive supper and a program featuring testimonials, panels and awards highlighting the involvement of people committed to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Sustainable development features prominently in the discussions, as a key issue in ensuring responsible, sustainable economic growth. Invited entrepreneurs share their initiatives, strategies and commitments, inspiring the whole community to innovate while respecting the environment.

The objective of the Soirée Lumière sur l’entrepreneuriat remains unchanged: to promote local entrepreneurship, showcase inspiring stories and encourage innovation within the region. With the participation of entrepreneurs, mentors, economic partners and dignitaries, this evening actively contributes to the dynamism and vitality of the Haute-Montérégie region.

Buoyed by the enthusiasm of the participants and the quality of the discussions, the Soirée Lumière has become a not-to-be-missed event for celebrating and supporting our region’s entrepreneurial momentum.

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The Réseau Mentorat is a community of interest “by and for” entrepreneurs, mobilized to offer high-calibre coaching services to all Quebec entrepreneurs who so desire, whatever their stage of growth or sector of economic activity. Its aim is to accelerate the development of local entrepreneurs, in order to increase their survival rate and promote the growth of their businesses, from start-up to transfer to a new owner.

Mentoring for entrepreneurs… to go further, more efficiently!

Being a mentee :

Being mentored accelerates your development as an entrepreneur, enabling you to take a step back, better evaluate your options and make informed decisions. Through mentoring, a person with a wealth of experience shares his or her entrepreneurial expertise with you, transferring his or her knowledge and know-how.

Becoming a mentor

Being a mentor:

Being a mentor means supporting and guiding entrepreneurs in your region towards success, thanks to your experience. It means getting involved in a structured and growing network of entrepreneurs, enabling you to intervene where it counts. It means being part of a community of over 1,500 volunteer mentors committed to the success of Quebec entrepreneurs.

Become a mentor

 

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The Défi OSEntreprendre is a vast entrepreneurial movement in Quebec, showcasing the initiatives of over 67,000 participants every year.

Every year, the Centre d’aide aux entreprises Haute-Montérégie is involved in implementing the OSEntreprendre movement on the territory.

The 2024 edition took place under the honorary presidency of Simon Verville, a former winner of the competition. The 27th edition includes the business section:

• Business Creation: for start-up entrepreneurs
• Doing Business Together: showcasing local sourcing models

To implement the program, more than 300 managers in 17 regions of Quebec are mobilizing to highlight local projects. The program takes root at local, regional and national levels.

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Business Creation

Are you embarking on a new entrepreneurial adventure? Express your passion, live the experience of a jury, even win a scholarship, and expand your network by joining the OSEntreprendre entrepreneurial community!

The Business Creation component of the OSEntreprendre Challenge offers new entrepreneurs the opportunity to validate their project, obtain grants, expand their network and express their passion.

Doing business together

Does your company do business with Québec suppliers? Dare to showcase your sourcing practices, inspire other entrepreneurs and become a proud ambassador!

The Doing Business Together section of the OSEntreprendre Challenge showcases a wide range of companies that stand out for their procurement practices with suppliers from all over Quebec.

Whether choosing a hotel or a packaging manufacturer, every decision to do business together has an economic, human and environmental impact.

Winners of the 27th edition of the Défi OSEntreprendre – MRC du Haut-Richelieu

Business creation component :

• Comme une plume – MC, writer and grant consultant: Marianne Carbonneau
• Les Breuvages Shake-Shop inc: Patrick Blais
• Viavela School : Alexandre Gareau

Doing business together component :

• Espace Couture : Marie-Hélène Roy

Prix coup de cœur” scholarships :

• Café Temps T: Jean Thériault
• Ton livre, ton histoire par Chapeau Melon : Pascale Dufour