“The Seven Witches” | Co-owners of La Tétro
Just over a year ago, seven determined women came together to create La Tétro, a socially responsible event cooperative located in the quiet neighborhood of Tétreauville. Kim Dutremble, one of the co-owners, shares their inspiring entrepreneurial journey. “The Seven Witches” | Co-owners of La Tétro | ©Saphir Optimiste On the photo from left to right […]
Armel and Jackie, Co-owners of Studios Uplift514 | Dance Studio and Cultural Space
United by a passion for dance, Armel Omatoko and Jackie Traoré are co-owners of Studios Uplift514 in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie neighborhood. A key player in the Montreal dance scene, this dynamic space is dedicated to promoting Afro-urban dances and Afro-descendant cultures. Armel et Jackie | Co-owners of Studios Uplift514 | ©Saphir Optimiste Armel and Jackie, […]
Eva and Samuel, co-owners of Le Terminus | A 100% local café-grocery store
Eva Genos and her husband Samuel Chouinard are the proud owners of Le Terminus, a café-grocery store located at 755 Berri Street in the iconic former Gare Viger building. Fully local and eco-responsible, the business promotes sustainable consumption by highlighting local products and the use of returnable containers. Eva et Samuel | co-owners of Le […]
Nicolas, owner of Tech-Nick Informatique | Serving the community with your expertise through business succession
Owner of Tech-Nick Informatique, Nicolas Tremblay, a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, chose business succession as a way to develop his entrepreneurial project. Located in the Tétreaultville neighborhood, the company offers repair services for computers, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. Nicolas Tremblay | Tech-Nick Informatique | ©Saphir Optimiste Nicolas, owner of Tech-Nick Informatique […]
Les Saveurs de Lorraine | Feeding the world… Better
Lorraine Abeng chose to be an entrepreneur to be able to express her passion for quality cuisine, good for the body and the soul. Having been a restaurant owner, then a head chef working in the health care network food industry, Microcrédit Montréal’s financial help encouraged Lorraine to take her first steps in the distribution […]
Carina d’A Les Sens Ciel – Creator of high end pastries with an inspiring story
Carina Aguey-Zinsou is the queen of pastries, macaroons and other sweet delights. This pastry chef overcame degenerative loss of vision and other limitations to open up A Les Sens Ciel. Microcrédit Montréal was amongst the first to believe in her… Carina d’A Les Sens Ciel Carina d’A Les Sens Ciel – Creator of high end […]
Choco de Lea – Vegan chocolate… with a passion!
Léa Audet was not born an entrepreneur, but she liked chocolate. It is her desire to create delicious chocolate expressing her social values that pushed her into creating her own vegan and eco-friendly chocolate making space. Microcrédit Montréal believed in her project. This is her story… Choco de Léa Choco de Lea – Vegan chocolate… […]
Guilherme | “I believe that with my professional experience, I can give the very best care to the elderly”
A physiotherapist and university professor in Brazil, Guilherme Medeiros de Alvarenga chose Québec for his post-doctorate. As he pursues his research, he is also in the process of having his diploma and 22 years of experience recognized so he can practise his profession here and take care of our seniors. Guilherme Medeiros Guilherme | “I […]
Lisa and Félicité | Creators of TUKUAN, the versatile, eco-friendly skirt
Since their first model was launched in 2018, Lisa Noto and Félicité Donyo have carved out a place in the Québec fashion world with an innovative and eco-friendly concept: the TUKUAN skirt. With their headquarters in Chabanel, Montréal’s fashion district, the two entrepreneurs sought out the assistance of Microcrédit Montréal to launch their new product. […]
Farid | “My goal is to open my own architecture firm in Québec to pursue my plans”
An architect from Lebanon, Farid Saliba now lives and works in Centre-du-Québec. Despite the long process of having his diploma and experience recognized, nothing has dampened his professional aspirations and his determination to offer his family the best. Farid Saliba Farid | “My goal is to open my own architecture firm in Québec to pursue […]