Sodium laureth sulfate, artificial silicone, paraben, phthalate, phenoxyethanol: these opaque terms, which don’t inspire confidence, point to complex molecules that are in many brand-name shampoos. They may even be in the one you use daily. Given this, Mélissa Desrosiers and Lisemarie Chevalier decided to act. Frustrated with endless lists of ingredients and empty marketing promises, … Continued
In a world where ecological awareness and personal health are increasingly central, Iris + Arlo has emerged with a clear mission: offering menstrual products that respect both the health of people who menstruate and the environment. The business’s adventure started when founder Lara Emond was looking for a healthy, environmentally friendly menstrual product for her … Continued
When passion serves the community, everyone wins! We saw the evidence of this in talking to Benjamin Laramée, cofounder and scientific director of ÉAU. First things first: we were blown away by Benjamin’s passion and the company’s many innovations. ÉAU (Écosystèmes Alimentaires Urbains) develops commercial aquaponic farms that produce fresh, healthy, local food year-round, regardless … Continued
Have you ever noticed the benefits of a meandering discussion with happy people? That’s what we experienced when we talked to Emmanuel Castiel and Chantal Bekhor about their company VG Gourmet Vegetarian Foods Inc. Pure delight! Let yourself be transported into this business’s delicious world. Their journey Chantal Bekhor was a fifth-grade teacher of math, science, … Continued
As shown in our View on Integrating Sustainable Development in Business, published in November 2023, one in three entrepreneurs still haven’t integrated sustainable development to their business. And one of the main obstacles is the impression that sustainable development doesn’t apply to their field. Yet, any business can take new action on sustainable development, regardless … Continued
Some believe there is no chance, only destiny. That’s precisely what led Annabelle Chénard and Emilie Fortin to take over a business. Here is the story of Annabelle and Emilie, notaries, tax specialists, and genuinely likable people. After studying law at Université Laval and completing a master’s in notarial studies at Université de Sherbrooke, Annabelle … Continued
The frenzied pace of life has us missing out on the essentials. That’s what two ocean lovers discovered when they set foot back on terra ferma. The sailors became entrepreneurs — purveyors of joy. This is a story as unique as their business. Propelled by their dreams of adventure, in full sail, course set on … Continued
What happens when a young communications professional, fuelled by adrenaline, starts making children’s merino wool clothing. Starting an innovative business to solve a problem was the impetus behind Marie-Renée Grondin’s business project. Here’s the story of Timininous. The tipping point in the life and career of Marie-Renée Grondin, president of Timininous, has a date and … Continued
Floèm, reminiscent of poem, is the name of a unique, young Quebec business. While the business is based in Montreal, its soul came into being in the boreal forest, and its mission bloomed as naturally as a flower: to bring the richness of Quebec’s boreal forest to the world. This is the portrait of an … Continued
When you walk through the door of Café le Torréfacteur in Lévis, after you have breathed in the incredible aroma of coffee, what you notice next is the smiles. The smiles of clients, of course, but also of the team behind the counter. You can feel their enjoyment in being there, both from owner Nancy … Continued