Jonathan Primeau – Call of the wine

By Suzanne Duquette | M32, Society  | September 14th 2018 | 

JONATHAN PRIMEAU DRAWS FROM THE VINE TO QUENCH HIS EVERY PASSION, AND IT IS THIS PASSION THAT BIRTHED THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE. Like all good stories, this one began with words on a page—but not from just any book! Jonathan Primeau’s abiding interest was first awakened by a history of Bordeaux wines. While still a … Continue reading Jonathan Primeau – Call of the wine →

The power of connection

By Suzanne Duquette | M32, Society  | September 7th 2018 | 

Photo : Jeff Malo GOOD FRIENDS, A COMMON CAUSE AND EXCELLENT NETWORKING. THIS POWERFUL COMBINATION IS BEHIND LET’S BOND, A COLLECTIVE OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE USING THEIR SAVVY AND SKILLS TO RAISE MONEY TO BENEFIT LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. WELCOME TO PHILANTHROPY 2.0. For the last eight years, a group of young professionals has … Continue reading The power of connection →

Ultraluxury in downtown Montreal

By MixteMag | M32, Society  | August 31st 2018 | 

CARBONLEO HAS BROUGHT THE FOUR SEASONS BRAND—AND HIGH-END LUXURY—BACK TO DOWNTOWN MONTREAL. THE GROUP IS ALSO PLANNING TO SPARK A SMALL RETAIL REVOLUTION WITH ROYALMOUNT, A MEGAPROJECT BEING EXECUTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A BRANCH OF LUXURY CONGLOMERATE, LVMH. WE MET WITH CLAUDE MARCOTTE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PARTNER AT CARBONLEO. At his suggestion, we met … Continue reading Ultraluxury in downtown Montreal →

Lynn Albert – La renaissance des Îles

By MixteMag | M31, Society  | June 15th 2018 | 

EVERY YEAR, LYNN ALBERT’S COMPANY PRODUCES 5 MILLION POUNDS OF LOBSTER AND 2 MILLION POUNDS OF CRAB. IT ALSO EMPLOYS 350 WORKERS ON THE MAGDALEN ISLANDS. FIVE YEARS AFTER PURCHASING TWO PROCESSING PLANTS ON THE VERGE OF BANKRUPTCY, THE PRESIDENT OF LA TRADING CAN PROUDLY SAY: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! THANKS TO HER NEW BUSINESS MODEL, THE … Continue reading Lynn Albert – La renaissance des Îles →

Joey Saputo – A world-class montrealer

By Yvan Martineau | M31, Society  | May 25th 2018 | 

THE BOARD OF TRADE’S ACADEMY OF GREAT MONTREALERS INCLUDES NAMES LIKE PHYLLIS LAMBERT, OLIVER JONES, JEAN DRAPEAU, ARMAND FRAPPIER, AND CHARLES BRONFMAN. GIVEN HIS DEVOTED EFFORTS IN CHAMPIONING MONTREAL, AND QUEBEC, JOEY SAPUTO IS ANOTHER LIKELY CANDIDATE FOR THIS LIST OF LUMINARIES. Since 2012, the owner of the Montreal Impact has invested over $100 million … Continue reading Joey Saputo – A world-class montrealer →

Strength in numbers

By Nathalie Deshaies | M30, Society  | May 11th 2018 | 

LISE WATIER IS NOT ONLY A GROUND-BREAKING BUSINESS WOMAN FROM QUEBEC WHO FOUNDED A WORLD-FAMOUS COMPANY, SHE IS ALSO A MAGNIFICENT ROLE MODEL, SHOWING SOLIDARITY WITH THE WOMEN WHO HELPED GET HER WHERE SHE IS TODAY. It’s not much of a stretch from Lise Watier’s own story to that of the foundation she established after … Continue reading Strength in numbers →

Mélissa Lambert – It’s in the bag!

By Sandra Cliche | M30, Society  | March 30th 2018 | 

PHOTO YVES LACOMBE For some people, like Mélissa Lambert, maternity leave provided creative energy, and helped her launch her business. Up until then, she had been working as a brand manager for a major corporation, a job she had landed after earning a bachelor’s degree in communications and a post-graduate degree in marketing and communications … Continue reading Mélissa Lambert – It’s in the bag! →

Le groupe Germain

By MixteMag | M30, Society  | March 16th 2018 | 

IT HAS BEEN 30 YEARS SINCE GROUPE GERMAIN OPENED ITS FIRST HOTEL IN QUEBEC CITY, AND THE COMPANY IS SHOWING NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN. WE SAT DOWN WITH CO-PRESIDENT CHRISTIANE GERMAIN WHO SPEAKS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL “MOMENT” THAT SPARKED THE GERMAIN ADVENTURE. FURTHER IN, DETAILS ON UPCOMING PROJECTS, WHICH INCLUDE THE OPENING OF FOUR … Continue reading Le groupe Germain →

Scott Yetman – Dining by design

By Suzanne Duquette | M30, Society  | March 8th 2018 | 

WE KNOW HIM AS AN OUTSTANDING DESIGNER, BUT IT TURNS OUT HE’S ALSO QUITE THE CHEF, WITH A FLAIR FOR SAUCES AND SALADS. PUT HIM IN FRONT OF A HOT GRILL, AND HE’LL WORK THE SAME MAGIC HE DOES WITH AN ELEGANT INTERIOR. “I love to cook,” says Scott Yetman, who enjoys nothing more than … Continue reading Scott Yetman – Dining by design →

Félix Jasmin

By MixteMag | M29, Society  | February 2nd 2018 | 

FÉLIX JASMIN HAS BEEN A REAL ESTATE AGENT SINCE 2006, BUT HIS RESUMÉ IS ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY (HINT: A STINT AS A CHIROPRACTOR!). JASMIN IS NOW A MASTER OF HIS TRUE CALLING. What city inspires you? Montreal: it’s beautiful, safe, a fabulous place for families, artists and business people! What do you think makes Quebec … Continue reading Félix Jasmin →

Anges Québec – Pioneering support for local entrepreneurs

By Nathalie Deshaies | M28, Society  | November 10th 2017 | 

Ten years ago, a small group of business people who cared deeply about entrepreneurship and helping it grow got together to develop an incredible idea. They called it: Anges Québec. The purpose? To offer angel investors the opportunity to invest their money and passion to help ensure the success of local businesses. This makes Anges … Continue reading Anges Québec – Pioneering support for local entrepreneurs →

Family stone

By Sandra Cliche | M28, Society  | October 6th 2017 | 

CIOT’S SUCCESS COULD BE DEFINED IN A SIMPLE PROMISE: THE AMERICAN DREAM. DRIVEN BY THAT DREAM, AND VISIONARY AMBITIONS, THIS FAMILY BUSINESS HAS BEEN GROWING FOR 67 YEARS. An immigrant family from Italy settles in Canada, works hard and builds a solid company that becomes one of the leaders in its field. No, it’s not … Continue reading Family stone →