What we're about

Did you know that only 15% of entrepreneurs in Montreal are women? We aim to change that. Our goal is to help women play a leadership role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting the growth and success of women entrepreneurs, promoting diversity, and helping women to:

1. Connect to networks of entrepreneurs, partners and mentors

2. Find role models

3. Identify strategic opportunities

4. Take their place in the ecosystem

ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs is our new women-centric entrepreneurial program that builds on YES' already-established and proven core services.

You have – an idea – a vision – a drive.We have – experience – connections – experts.

Want to know how to bring your ideas to fruition and grow as an entrepreneur in a stimulating, growth-oriented, diverse and inclusive environment?

Get started today >>> https://www.yesmontreal.ca/en/entrepreneurs... (https://www.yesmontreal.ca/en/entrepreneurs/services/ellevate)

More information about YES:

JOB SEEKERS

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship (formerly YES) provides extensive province-wide job search services for youth and young adults (ages 16 – 35) including one-on-one career counselling, workshops and webinars. Our 20 years of experience in strategic job search activities will put your experience to work!

ENTREPRENEURS

Your business is our business no matter where you live in Quebec. Entrepreneurs of any age and stage can always benefit from good advice. Looking to launch your business? Need sales and marketing advice? Have questions about financing options and resources? That’s why our coaches, mentors, workshops and webinars are at your service.

ARTISTS

The life of a self-employed artist is not for the faint of heart – but the true creative soul won’t be deterred. You’ve chosen to pursue your passion and YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is here with everything from workshops and webinars to coaching and a conference designed especially for you. At YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, we’re passionate too – about helping Quebec’s creative capital grow.

Visit us at http://www.yesmontreal.ca

Upcoming events (4+)

ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs

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Free Online Event.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and be elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey?

If you answered yes to these questions, you’re at the right place! Let’s connect and you will discover the resources and funding options available to you as a woman in business.

In this free workshop, we will dive deep into how you can effectively boost your leadership skills, improve your time management skills, explore ways to balance work and family life, and seek out financing for your small business, among other topics.

Don’t miss this informative, and interactive workshop that will serve as your entry ticket into the entrepreneurial community. Learn alongside other women and grow your business today.

All ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs Workshops include a 30-minute networking session from 2:30 PM-3:00 PM.

Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.

Please Note: Those wishing to obtain business coaching services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop. Pre-registration is required. Available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the workshop.

How To Network As An Entrepreneur If You Are New To Quebec

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship

CA$20.00

Cost to attend: $20.00

In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Ellevating Women Entrepreneurs: The Importance of People in the Success of Your Business Workshop Series

People like to say business isn’t personal, but it is personal.
Every interaction in business has the potential to build connections that can positively impact your career, workplace, and job satisfaction. We strongly suggest taking all three workshops in order to maximize your learning experience.

Workshop 1: How To Network As An Entrepreneur If You Are New To Quebec

Building your network is one of the biggest challenges when starting a new venture.

This workshop is geared towards newcomers or individuals who may or may not have run a business before but are looking to do so now. We will explore how to find the right networking group for you, leverage virtual connections and convert them into working relationships, and build your echo chamber.

One should never underestimate networking as it opens new business opportunities, enhances a creative mindset, improves self-confidence, and has the potential to grow your business and your own status.
It’s never too late to cultivate a new network. Join now!

Speaker: Afreina R Noor | Communications Strategist & Digital Marketeer

Pre-registration is required.

In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

This workshop is available both in-person as well as online.

If you registered for the in-person workshop please present yourself at the YES office, situated at 666 Sherbrooke Street West on the 7th floor, 15-30 minutes prior to the start time of the workshop.

If you registered for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.

This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

Other workshops in this series:
Building A Virtual Advisory Board From Scratch: Tuesday, May 9: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
How To Cheer People Around Your To Ellevate Your Business: Tuesday, May 16: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM See less

ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs

Link visible for attendees

Free Online Event.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking for support to start or expand your business? Do you want to be part of a supportive community, be inspired, and be elevated throughout your entrepreneurial journey?

If you answered yes to these questions, you’re at the right place! Let’s connect and you will discover the resources and funding options available to you as a woman in business.

In this free workshop, we will dive deep into how you can effectively boost your leadership skills, improve your time management skills, explore ways to balance work and family life, and seek out financing for your small business, among other topics.

Don’t miss this informative, and interactive workshop that will serve as your entry ticket into the entrepreneurial community. Learn alongside other women and grow your business today.

All ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs Workshops include a 30-minute networking session from 2:30 PM-3:00 PM.

Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.

Please Note: Those wishing to obtain business coaching services are encouraged to first attend this free workshop. Pre-registration is required. Available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the workshop.

Building A Virtual Advisory Board From Scratch

Link visible for attendees

CA$20.00

Cost to attend: $20.00

In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Ellevating Women Entrepreneurs: The Importance of People in the Success of Your Business Workshop Series

People like to say business isn’t personal, but it is personal.
Every interaction in business has the potential to build connections that can positively impact your career, workplace, and job satisfaction. We strongly suggest taking all three workshops in order to maximize your learning experience.

Workshop 2: Building a Virtual Advisory Board From Scratch

One of the simplest ways to channel expert insight into your new business is to build a virtual advisory board. By gathering experts and mentors in a virtual format, you can strategically leverage their insight to resolve pain points your business is experiencing or make strategic pivots – in a way that saves your time, and theirs!

In this workshop, Brittany Witham will walk you through how to set up and maintain a virtual advisory board, how to customize your board to suit your business’s needs, and will share examples of successful board results with templates you can use for yourself.

Learning more about boards can help you develop and improve current business operations, strengthen your network, and stay focused.

Speaker: Brittany Witham | Founder, Geopolitica Technologies

Pre-registration is required.

In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

Available as an online, live-streaming webinar only.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the workshop.

Other workshops in this series:
How To Network As An Entrepreneur If You Are New To Quebec: Tuesday, May 2: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
How To Cheer People Around Your To Elevate Your Business: Tuesday, May 16: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

Past events (136)

5 Ways to Mastery – Women Empowerment Series | Getting Comfortable with Conflict

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