Thetford Mines, June 13, 2022. It was back to normal for the 2022 edition of the Grande journée des petits entrepreneurs that took place on Saturday, June 4, throughout Quebec. In the MRC des Appalaches, two markets for small entrepreneurs welcomed customers.
"The Thetford region stood out as the 2nd largest gathering in Quebec with its downtown market and the 2nd largest since the region began participating. At the Club De L'Âge D'Or de Thetford alone, there were 58 small businesses, for a total of 87 young entrepreneurs aged 3 to 16. "In fact, several teams come back year after year", explains Mrs. France Vachon, representative of the local organizing committee.
Another market was presented in the region, that of the Municipality of the Parish of Disraeli. This place welcomed 11 businesses for a total of 15 young people. Mrs. Jacynthe Patry, market manager, has an anecdote about this market. "For a third year, a rainstorm forced us to enter the garage but, no matter what, the young people continued until the end! They left with smiles on their faces and exclaimed, "See you next year!" says Ms. Patry.
We should also note the participation of a small business established in front of the residence, on Lamothe street, which broke records... The team Les Petites Merveilles des Poufons, made up of six young people, offered home made donuts to their customers. " Believe or not, the 611 donuts found takers...before 1pm! This generated profits of more than $400 for this young team", adds Ms. Véronique Poulin, who supervised and coordinated the operations.
Each young person registered and present at the downtown Market was given a certificate of participation and many door prizes were offered thanks to the collaboration of the members of Héritage Centre-Ville. You will find a photo album of the young entrepreneurs at : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10160193270643679.
Source : Martin Fecteau, Communications and markerting advisor
SDE région de Thetford / 418 338-2188 ext 231 | communication@regionthetford.com
Informations : France Vachon, Project Manager and Coordinator of the Business Mentoring Service
SDE région de Thetford / 418 338-2188 ext. 236 | developpement@regionthetford.com