by YES | Nov 4, 2022 | Business, Client Stories, Media Kit, News
L-R: Aki Tchitacov, Valérie Sagine-Toussaint, Alisha Wissanji, and Geoff Wagner | Photo credit: OK George! Studio The winner of the Iris Unger Recognition award for 2022 is Alisha Wissanji. Alisha Wissanji got her start tutoring immigrants when she was just 8 years...
by YES | Jul 12, 2022 | Media Kit, News
We’re thrilled to congratulate the 9 talented entrepreneurs who presented their businesses and achievements before a live audience and panel of judges at the ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator 2022 Demo Day! Going home with a total of $11,000, Shaleen...
by YES | May 2, 2022 | Artists, Media Kit, News, Research & Community Initiatives
This report shares information to aid in the development of Quebec’s Artists’ Official Language Minority Community and help identify potential economic opportunities for this population within the province. >>> Artists’ Business Needs Assessment 2022...
by YES | Nov 3, 2021 | Client Stories, Media Kit, News, Press Releases
MONTREAL, QC (November 3, 2021) – Brandon Dawson-Jarvis’ life has not been easy. After a childhood that was filled with more downs than ups and a stint in prison, Dawson-Jarvis found himself struggling to find his identity and searching for mental health...
by YES | Oct 12, 2021 | Media Kit, News, Press Releases
As YES heads into its 26th year of service, a new Board President has taken the lead. Samantha Bateman, a longtime YES volunteer and a leader in talent acquisition, was voted into the role at our AGM last month. Passionate about building inclusive communities and...
by YES | Sep 10, 2021 | Client Stories, ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs, Media Kit, YES Supporting Women
After three months of intensive preparation, the 10 women selected to participate in the ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator program, run by YES, pitched their businesses to a panel of local business leaders and investors on Thursday, September 9, with...
