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$21,000 AWARDED TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS – Prizes awarded after intense Demo Day event for women-only accelerator
The 2024 ELLEvate Pitch Competition showcased ten women entrepreneurs competing for over $20,000 in prizes. Organized by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, the ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator program is a rigorous initiative designed to equip a select group of women with the necessary tools and experience to scale their businesses. After three months of intensive preparation, the program culminated in last night’s highly anticipated event. Jhanelle Bedasse’s outstanding business case and pitch secured the top award of the evening, earning $10,000 for her B2B mixology services and product brand, Maison Cocktail.
July Newsletter
Unlock New Possibilities This Month! Discover our latest offerings designed to elevate your career, spark your creativity, and fuel your entrepreneurial dreams with our July Newsletter!
July Client of the Month: Adam Fainman, aka Beatox
Meet Adam Fainman, who is better known as Beatox, a dynamic artist, beatboxer, vocalist, and producer. Known for his innovative use of voice as a multi-layered instrument, Beatox crafts soothing beats with dynamic beatboxing, clever lyricism, and introspective storytelling. Born and raised in Toronto, with his rich background and innovative approach, Beatox continues to push boundaries and inspire through his music and multimedia projects.
What the Pop! 2024 Selection Committee
We are thrilled to unveil the What The Pop! Selection Committee, featuring five distinguished leaders from Quebec’s arts and business communities. Stay tuned for the big reveal of our selected artists and details on the exciting What the Pop event we have in store coming this September!
Marina Boulos-Winton Is The New Acting Executive Director of YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
We are pleased to announce that as of May 27, 2024, Marina Boulos-Winton has assumed the role of Acting Executive Director of YES Employment + Entrepreneurship. Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to serving communities make her an invaluable addition to YES Employment + Entrepreneurship as we strive to advance our mission. Marina will be working closely with our dedicated team of professionals who are committed to creating a dynamic and empowering environment for entrepreneurs and job seekers alike. Under her leadership, we are confident that we will continue making a significant positive impact on economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of communities throughout the Province of Quebec.
June Newsletter
Step into new possibilities this month as we introduce our new Executive Director and unveil the latest offerings to boost your career, creativity, or entrepreneurial pursuits.
June Client of the Month: Mia Scalabrin
Meet Mia Scalabrin our June Client of the Month! Upon graduating university, Mia was not sure which career path to take. Returning to Montreal after spending time in the US, Mia wanted to become fluent in French, and wanted to take advantage of this musical city. Her main goal however was to get her foot in the door of her professional career. Her lack of work experience and uncertain career path made this a challenge, but with the help of YES, she accomplished her goal.
May Newsletter
Dive into our May Newsletter designed to fuel your career, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, or language skills. With our lineup of workshops and programs, you’ll be equipped to make the most out of every opportunity this month has to offer!
May Client of the Month: Renata Germano
Meet our May Clients of the Month: Renata Germano and Juliana da Rosa Pedersen, two driven Brazilian women, who have embarked on an exhilarating journey to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams!