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
The Artists’ Business Needs Assessment 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. >>>...
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...