We begin 2025 with enthusiasm and a renewed vision to increase our impact, fueled by the arrival of Isabelle Lajeunesse as the new general manager of the Lise Watier Foundation. With extensive experience in management within philanthropic and community settings, Isabelle has led teams and spearheaded projects with significant social impact. She joins us with …
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Hana and Hala
Fathima Safna is a visionary hand embroidery artist who transforms her ideas into unique hand-embroidered designs. She creates hand-embroidered hair accessories, fiber jewelry, hats, purses, bookmarks, and more. She is based in Toronto. Her passion for embroidery began at a young age, inspired by her mother and the culture that surrounded her. Woman Entrepreneur: Fathima …
Chère Élise
With a bachelor’s degree in recreology and an abundance of energy, Chère Elise and her team offer in-home companionship, accompaniment and leisure services to suit your tastes and lifestyle throughout the greater Quebec City area. Whether you’re looking to chat, share or stroll in good company, let Chère Elise add color and lightness to your …
Studio Valley
Discover Studio Valley, the creative world of two sisters who have launched a small business dedicated to creating unique, personalized pieces of art, designed to be cherished and passed down from generation to generation. Find the perfect, meaningful gift to give or to give yourself! Women Entrepreneurs: Jessica Malenfant et Victoria MalenfantPhone: 450-807-5377Email: jessy.malenfant@gmail.com
Winter 2025 Cohort: Registration is Open!
Registration is open for the Winter 2025 Cohort of the Let’s Start Up Pathway! The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce the opening of registrations for the next cohort of the Let’s Start Up Pathway, designed to support women on their journey toward financial independence and professional development. Are you dreaming of giving a …
Give more than a gift: Support the ambitions of our entrepreneurs!
In celebration of Entrepreneurship Week, the Lise Watier Foundation is launching a special initiative for the holiday season. This year, we invite you to give gifts that carry deep meaning and a positive impact by choosing products from our entrepreneurs. In the coming weeks, discover the unique products of sixteen graduates from our Entrepreneurship Program. …
Recap of the First Marketing Boot Camp by Lise Watier Foundation
On October 29 and 30, as part of our Continuing Education Program, the Lise Watier Foundation held its very first Marketing Boot Camp. This event provided participants of the Entrepreneurship Program with the opportunity to develop specialized skills in marketing and communication strategies. Over two intensive days, eight participants dove deep into marketing communication challenges, …
The 11th Lise Watier Foundation Ball: Over $1.3M Raised
The 11th Lise Watier Foundation Ball, with its futuristic Neo Tokyo theme, marked another memorable evening for the foundation. Held on October 17, the event brought together over 700 guests, all dedicated to the mission of supporting women’s economic independence. Under the honorary co-presidency of Roger T. Duguay, Managing Partner at Boyden, and Benoit Lacoste …
Auction 2024: A special edition to empower local women towards financial independence!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 interactive silent auction by the Lise Watier Foundation, available online until October 17! This special edition is a unique opportunity to support the financial independence of local women while discovering more than 100 exceptional and diverse lots, generously offered by our partners and donors. Discover …
The 2024 Concordia Grant awarded to Chloé Seyrès, founder of Skatespace
For the fourth consecutive year, Concordia University has launched the Concordia Grant, which recognizes an entrepreneur from the Let’s Start Up Pathway of the Lise Watier Foundation who has distinguished herself through the strength of her business project. This year, the jury selected Chloé Seyrès, founder of Skatespace, a roller-skating school based in Montreal. With …
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The Lise Watier Foundation offers the Let’s Start Up Pathway in Montreal, Quebec City, the Laurentians, Montérégie, Sherbrooke and Toronto. More than 300 women a year are committed to taking action through the Let’s Start Up Pathway. They graduate with a better understanding of their strengths and skills, as well as the knowledge and tools to implement their professional project. Women thus begin a new journey towards financial independence through entrepreneurship, a return to school or a more fulfilling job.
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