Entrepreneurial Merit Gala
It was under the theme “ROCK YOUR PASSION” that the 11th edition of the Gala du Mérite entrepreneurial took place. Passion truly embodies entrepreneurs. As Dan Noël described on October 25, 2016, in his text “The Entrepreneur’s Passion”, passion is an essential driving force for those who wish to launch their business and invent their future. They must live it every day and at every moment of their lives. Passion is also contagious and sparks enthusiasm in everyone involved in the project. It helps you get up every morning and tackle any obstacles that may arise. Passion thus acts as a true catalyst, a magnet that attracts success and helps you achieve your wildest goals.
But beware — passion can also be all-consuming in the literal sense and sometimes cloud your judgment when making decisions. Sometimes an angel, sometimes a demon, it must be carefully managed so that it can be beneficial and help you achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
Here are the winners of the 11th edition of the Entrepreneurial Merit Gala (2024)
New Business Category, MOTIVATION Partner – Newmont Éléonore
Ms. Isabelle Roy, Vice President of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais; Mr. Jean-François Cloutier and Mr. Laurier Doucet Tremblay (winner: Baie-James Automobiles); Ms. Alexandra Trottier (winner: Alexandra Trottier, Photographer); Mr. Jean-Claude Villeneuve and Ms. Lina Villeneuve (winner: BoreA DécouVERTE); and Ms. Annie Potvin, representative of Newmont Éléonore.
New Business Category, MOTIVATION Partner – Hydro-Québec
Mr. Patrick Compartino, Community Relations Advisor for Northern Quebec at Hydro-Québec; Ms. Annie-Pier Duchesne, Ms. Audrey-Ann Hurteau, and Ms. Bianca Laliberté (winner: Clinique psychosociale Le Lotus); Mr. Anthony Simard and Ms. Karolanne Bouchard (winner: Créations Étoile Polaire); Mr. Cédric Gendron and Mr. Karl Pouliot (winner: Camerise du Nord); and Ms. Hélène Larochelle, Secretary/Treasurer of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais.
New Business Category, MOTIVATION Partner – Société de développement de la Baie-James
Ms. Nancy Toulza, Board Member of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais; Mr. Jonathan Boutin, Mr. Gabriel Gauthier, Ms. Claudia Dufour, and Mr. Michaël Gauthier (winner: Le Stand à Patates); Ms. Nadia Dutil and Mr. Michaël Delisle (winner: Location Opémisca S.E.N.C.); and Mr. Éric Therrien, Director of Economic Development at the Société de développement de la Baie-James.
New Business Category, MOTIVATION Partner – Investissement Québec
Ms. Ginette Jobin, Economic Development Specialist Advisor, Regional Network at Investissement Québec; Mr. Patrick Pageau and Ms. Jessica Clouston (winner: Mécanique Auto Chibougamau); Mr. Steve Piché (winner: Transport Steve Piché); Ms. Marianne Dumas (winner: Marianne Dumas, Artist); and Ms. Isabelle Roy, Vice President of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais.
New Administration Category, COURAGE Partner – Chantiers Chibougamau
Ms. Hélène Larochelle, Secretary/Treasurer of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais; Mr. Sébastien St-Germain (winner: Déneigement SB); Mr. Martin Fréchette (winner: Distribution Fréchette); Ms. Doris Bouchard (winner: L’Épicerie Doris Bouchard); and Ms. Annie Potvin, representative of Chantiers Chibougamau.
Major Improvements and Expansions Category, COURAGE Partner – Ville de Chibougamau
Ms. Nancy Toulza, Board Member of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais; Ms. Claudia Dufour (winner: Broue Pub La Chaumière); Ms. Caroline Guindon, Ms. Emy Laflamme, and Mr. Louis Laflamme (winner: Chibougamau Automobile Inc.); Ms. Carole Forget (winner: Créations Fleurs des bois); and Mr. Alain Landry, General Manager of the Ville de Chibougamau.
Major Improvements and Expansions Category, COURAGE Partner – Ville de Chapais
Mr. Jacques Fortin, Mayor of the Ville de Chapais; Mr. Marc-André Beaudoin and Ms. Christine de la Victoria (winner: La Kusina de Lailai); Mr. Philippe Côté (winner: MacLean Memorial School); Ms. Nathalie Richard (winner: L’Aubainerie du Nord); and Ms. Isabelle Roy, Vice President of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais.
Major Improvements and Expansions Category, COURAGE Partner – Caisse Desjardins de Chibougamau
Ms. Anne-Hélène Le Berre, General Manager of the Caisse Desjardins de Chibougamau; Ms. Sylvie Massicotte and Mr. Arthur Clément (winner: Le Gîte Opémiska S.E.N.C.); Ms. Rosie Grondin, Ms. Marie-Christine Croteau, Ms. Lucie Gaudet, and Ms. Jolyane Baribeau (winner: Le Petit Train Inc.); Mr. Alain Poirier (winner: Les Pavillons du 49e); and Ms. Hélène Larochelle, Secretary/Treasurer of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais.
Major Improvements and Expansions Category, COURAGE Partner – Men & fils électrique
Mr. David Ménard, owner of Men & Fils Électrique; Mr. Yan Lavoie and Ms. Véronique Boulet (winner: NAPA Lavoie & Beaudry Inc.); Mr. Sylvain Bérubé and Ms. Sandra Jean (winner: Nord Décoration); Ms. Julie Bouchard and Ms. Julie Perreault (winner: Mirador des Marmots); and Ms. Nancy Toulza, Board Member of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais.
Major Improvements ans Expansions Category, COURAGE Partner – Député d’Ungava, monsieur Denis Lamothe
Ms. Isabelle Roy, Vice President of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais; Mr. Alain Loiselle (winner: Salle de quilles Bolorama); Mr. Sébastien Dufour (winner: Sonxplus Chibougamau); Mr. Alain Corbeil and Mr. Steeve Boudreault (winner: Vitrerie BC); and Ms. Annie Potvin, representative of the Député d’Ungava.
Award presented by 2e Vie Techno
Mr. Jean-François Cloutier from GNITIC Chibougamau presented a laptop valued at $399 to the organization Le Petit Train Inc. (represented by Ms. Jessie Lessard and Ms. Marie-Christine Croteau), as part of a project to refurbish computer equipment and promote employment integration initiated by GNITIC.
A $500 award presented by the Entrepreneurial Merit Gala
Ms. Annie Potvin, Executive Director of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais, presented the award to the company Créations Étoile Polaire (Mr. Anthony Simard).
A $500 award presented by the Entrepreneurial Merit Gala
Ms. Annie Potvin, Executive Director of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais, presented the award to the company Mécanique Auto Chibougamau (Ms. Jessica Clouston and Mr. Patrick Pageau).
Award presented by Men & fils électrique of Chapais
Mr. David Ménard, owner, presented a Volthium battery valued at $1,000 to the company Le Stand à Patates (Ms. Claudia Dufour, Mr. Michaël Gauthier, Mr. Gabriel Gauthier, and Mr. Jonathan Boutin).
Award presneted by Air Creebec inc.
Ms. Annie Potvin, representative, presented two round-trip plane tickets from Chibougamau to Montreal, valued at $3,816.60, to the company Alexandra Trottier, Photographe-r (Ms. Alexandra Trottier).
Team of the SADC Chibougamau-Chapais
Ms. Rebecca Poirier, Ms. Caroline Drapeau, Ms. Annie Potvin, Ms. Patsy Lévesque, and Ms. Annie Lefebvre.
This gala would not be possible without our valued partners!
Patsy Lévesque
Coordinator of the Entrepreneurial Merit Gala
418 748-6477
developpement@sadccc.ca