The Lise Watier Foundation’s annual ball will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Windsor Station in Montreal.
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The Lise Watier Foundation launches the 2nd edition of the Believe in her campaign
For International Women’s Day, the Lise Watier Foundation launches the 2nd edition of the Believe in her campaign On March 8, the Lise Watier Foundation will launch the second edition of its Believe in her campaign, which involves 20 ambassadors from the Quebec and Toronto business communities in order to bring the Let’s Start Up …
The Cocktail of the Lise Watier Foundation
THE COCKTAIL April 13, 2023 | 6 to 9 pm | Arsenal Contemporary Art The Lise Watier Foundation is relaunching its fundraising event dedicated to the financial independence of local women. Chaired by Isabelle Langlois, SVP Performance, Management l Business Intelligence at Rodeo FX, this second edition of our signature event for the new generation …
BCF relaunches the BCF Let’s Start Up Entrepreneurship Grant 2023
For a second year in a row, BCF is funding the 2023 Let’s Start Up Entrepreneurship Grant. This $5,000 grant will be awarded to a woman in the Let’s Start Up program who has chosen the Entrepreneurship Path to help grow her business. Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of …
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The Lise Watier Foundation partners with Intention Inc.
The Lise Watier Foundation is proud to partner with Intention inc., a Quebecer radio show hosted by Sophia Zito and François Morin that focuses on entrepreneurship. The mission of this show is to recognize and celebrate the entrepreneurship in all its form with forward-thinking entrepreneurs from various communities. Through this collaboration, women entrepreneurs supported by …
$1,125,000 raised at the Lise Watier Foundation Annual Ball
The Lise Watier Foundation’s annual ball raised a new record of $1,125,000 on October 13, during a colorful evening of Cuban rhythms. Under the honorary presidency of Mr. Pascal Tremblay, President and CEO of Novacap, the event welcomed over 700 guests. For the past 5 years, the Let’s Start Up program of the Lise Watier …
The 2021-2022 Graduation Ceremony
On September 20, the 2021-2022 Graduation Ceremony of the Let’s Start Up Program – Entrepreneurship Stream took place. Through a hybrid formula, the graduates were able to follow the ceremony live, which took place at the John Molson School of Business – Concordia University. During this day of celebration, we honored the new graduates who have shown …
Dentelle et Veston noirs, an initiative of the National Bank of Canada
On September 21st, the first edition of the Dentelle et Veston Noirs event organized by the National Bank of Canada to celebrate women took place on the Montreal bateau-mouche. More than $6,500 was donated to the Lise Watier Foundation from the proceeds of the silent auction! Helping women achieve financial independence has always been at …
Watier, Jean Coutu and Brunet join forces to support the Foundation
For the second year in a row, Watier, Jean Coutu and Brunet are joining forces to support the Lise Watier Foundation and help local women achieve financial independence. From August 25 to September 21, $10 will be donated to the Foundation with the purchase of a Rouge Gourmand lipstick by Watier at Jean Coutu or …
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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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