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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Without Borders: A Driver of Shared Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Discover How Collaboration Drives Inclusive Economic Growth in Montreal\nIf you’re looking to discover how collaboration drives inclusive economic growth in Montreal\, this event brings together women entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, and ecosystem partners for an evening of connection and insight. \nYES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, in collaboration with CECI\, invites you to Entrepreneurship Without Borders—an in-person networking and learning experience focused on immigrant\, diaspora\, and cross-cultural entrepreneurship. \nThis event highlights how knowledge-sharing\, lived experience\, and collaboration can create stronger businesses and more inclusive communities. \n\nWhat You Will Gain:\n\n\nPractical insights on collaboration as a growth strategy\nMeaningful connections with other women entrepreneurs\nNew partnership and visibility opportunities\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n📅 Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\n🕔 5:00–8:00 PM\n📍 Centre des mémoires montréalaises\, Montréal\n🎟️ $20 | Limited spots available \nSave your spot (Before it’s too late!)\n\nWho This Is For:\nWomen entrepreneurs are looking to grow their business through collaboration\, partnerships\, and community. \n  \nWhy This Event Matters\nInclusive entrepreneurship plays a key role in shaping Montréal’s economic future. \nBy bringing together diverse voices and experiences\, this event explores how collaboration across cultures leads to innovation and shared prosperity. \n\nWhat You’ll Experience\nInspiring Stories\nHear real entrepreneurial journeys through TED-style presentations. \nPractical Insights\nJoin a panel discussion covering challenges and solutions in cross-cultural entrepreneurship. \nMeaningful Networking\nConnect with entrepreneurs\, partners\, and community leaders through structured networking. \n\nYou’ll hear from:\nMeeker Guerrier\, Moderator\nMeeker is a multi-platform broadcaster who appears on 98.5 FM\, Radio Texto\, RDS\, Noovo Info\, and English-language outlets including TSN 690\, CTV\, and CJAD. \nSiamanda Chege\nBuilding ethical fashion businesses with women artisans across Africa\, right here from Montréal \nElfi Maldonado\nCo-owner of Qantu (award-winning chocolate) with deep experience in scaling impact-driven businesses \nKerstin Kuyken\nProfessor at ESG UQAM specializing in intercultural entrepreneurship and collaboration \nClick here to find out more about the event moderator/speakers\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nWomen entrepreneurs and founders\nNewcomers and immigrant business owners\nEntrepreneurs working across cultures\nAnyone interested in inclusive economic growth\n\nIf you’re ready to discover how collaboration drives inclusive economic growth in Montreal\, this is your opportunity to connect and grow. \nGet your ticket ⬇️\nJoin the conversation\n  \nThis event is part of CECI’s Volunteer Cooperation Program and is financially supported by Global Affairs Canada. \nPlease note: Pre-registration is required. This event will be presented in both English and French. \nClick here to learn more about our ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program\n 
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/discover-how-collaboration-drives-inclusive-economic-growth/
LOCATION:MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises\, 1200\, Boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 2S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking,Women Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit
DESCRIPTION:Business Real Talk: Mission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit\nReal Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Connections.\nMission to Market — Turning Purpose into Profit is a Business Real Talk event designed for entrepreneurs and founders who want to scale purpose-driven businesses while staying profitable. \nIn today’s landscape\, sustainability in business isn’t a trend — it’s a business advantage that customers\, retailers\, and investors increasingly expect. \nBut how do you build a purpose-driven company that actually scales and stays profitable? \nJoin us for our next Business Real Talk event focused on one big question: How do you turn purpose into real business growth? \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT\nThis panel brings together entrepreneurs and experts who’ve built\, scaled\, and learned the hard way — turning ethical innovation into revenue-driven businesses across green chemistry\, circular manufacturing\, retail and global strategy. \n🎙️ Moderated by Arron Neal (Strategist\, Writer & Speaker\, Montreal Gazette) \nThe conversation goes beyond inspiration to unpack what actually works: the wins\, the hard lessons\, and the real business impact of being mission-led. \n💡 What You’ll Learn\n\nHow founders turned sustainability into a real competitive edge\nWhat it actually takes to scale a purpose-driven product\nWhere mission helps growth — and where it can slow you down\nHow ethical brands attract customers\, partners\, and investors\n\n🔥 Featured Speakers\nModerator: Arron Neal (Strategist\, Writer & Speaker\, Montreal Gazette) \nPanel: \n\nNivatha Balendra — Founder & CEO\, Dispersa\nNatasha Liberman Santos — Co‑Founder\, Recycla\nChristopher Magnone — Co‑Founder & CEO\, Temple Lifestyle Brands\nMark Cigos — Co‑Founder & VP\, Business Development\, Temple Lifestyle Brands\nLea Hein — Risk Management Consultant & Ripples Montreal Sustainability Lead\, EY; Board Member\, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Canada)\n\nDiscover more about our speakers and panelists here\n🍸 Why Attend?\nThis Business Real Talk event is for entrepreneurs who want to grow a purpose-driven business while staying profitable and creating real impact. \nIf you’re building a values-driven company — and want it to succeed financially too — this is a must-attend conversation. \n📍 Event Details\nDate: Thursday\, February 26\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nLocation: MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises | 1200\, Boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montréal (Québec) H2X 2S5 \nPrice: $30  \nEnjoy refreshments provided by Thirsty Buddha Drinks and RISE Kombucha—your ticket also gives you access to delicious hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary beverage. \nGET YOUR TICKET\nPlease note: Presentation will be delivered in English. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. The ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada and the support of our program partner\, York University.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/turn-purpose-into-profit/
LOCATION:MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises\, 1200\, Boul. Saint-Laurent\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2X 2S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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