On December 4th, Mrs Watier participated in the show Benezra Reçoit, hosted by Sonia Benezra and broadcasted on CREA TV. Through a friendly conversation, Mrs. Watier confided by sharing in all humility her career as a businesswoman. She talks about her accomplishments, but also obstacles she faced. “Prove them wrong” her grandfather once told her. That …
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The Let’s Start Up Program is now offered in English!
The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to announce that the first cohort of the Let’s Start Up program will be launched in January 2021 in Montreal in collaboration with the Women’s Y of Montreal. The Let’s Start Up program will allow participants to follow the program in English. Therefore, they will be able to use …
Fall cohorts of the Let’s Start Up Program are started
The Lise Watier Foundation has put in place all the conditions so that the Let’s Start Up program can be offered safely this fall in our four regions, despite the pandemic. Women are therefore continuing their learning in its entirety and continue to receive individualized support that will allow them to develop their skills and, ultimately, approach …
Ball 2020 : Le Bal … Autrement
In these times of crisis, we must think of those people in need who continue to fight and of those entrepreneurs who work hard to stay on their feet. Quebec must mobilize to get back on its feet. In order to meet the new requirements of distance, we have decided to replace the Lise Watier …
A huge wave of generosity : we raised $850,000 net!
On October 17, at Windsor Station, we held Odyssey: The Underwater Ball, an immersive voyage through a fascinating undersea world, which took place under the honorary presidency of Mr. Eric Boyko, President and CEO of Stingray. This journey to the depths of the ocean allowed us to raise the generous sum of $850,000 net for …
2019 Graduation Ceremony
On September 4th, the 2018-2019 Let’s Start Up graduation ceremony was held at Concordia University. This year, 148 women completed the program, including 131 in entrepreneurship. The event was infused with emotions and pride, and was also the occasion for National Bank to officially confirm its commitment to the Foundation, becoming the main partner of …
Let’s Start Up Program helps women in need gain financial autonomy
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE BY BUYING UNILEVER PRODUCTS AT PARTICIPATING STORES The Lise Watier Foundation’s Let’s Start Up Program aims to help women in need gain financial autonomy through an action plan centred on entrepreneurship, education and workforce reintegration. The program provides hybrid-style training by combining online and classroom training and individual support. “We work …
$120,000 raised for the Foundation!
On May 28, the Guy Côté Family Wealth Management Team, National Bank Financial, welcomed 380 guests to the sixth edition of the “Pour un avenir meilleur” event. Under the honorary chairmanship of Ms. Isabelle Paquet, Managing Director, Global Equity Derivatives at National Bank of Canada, this memorable evening allowed us to raise an astounding $120,000 for the Lise …
$132,315 at Cocktelle!
On May 9, the fourth edition of the Cocktelle de Québec took place, benefiting the Lise Watier Foundation. Replete with spring colours, this festive evening was held under the honorary chairmanship of Ms. Caroline Lacroix, Vice-President, Communications and Marketing, Cominar. Thank you to our partners, sponsors, ambassador committee, and the 400 guests who enabled us …
New members in the team
The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to present its two new recruits. Sophie Gareau has been appointed Project Manager, Communications and Marketing, and Marielle Boyer has been appointed Director of Programs.
MARIE-ÈVE
Graduate of the Let’s Start Up Program
The Lise Watier Foundation offers the Let’s Start Up program in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, the Laurentians and Montérégie. More than 200 women a year are committed to taking action through the Let’s Start Up program. 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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