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/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - LAUNCH OF THE MAÏA PLATFORM/


THE RFAQ LAUNCHES MAÏA ? A PLATFORM TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

MONTREAL, March 25, 2024 /CNW/ - The Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ) is proud to announce the launch of the Maïa platform, a collective project of national scope dedicated to facilitating the integration of Canadian women-owned businesses into global supply chains.

The first of its kind in Canada for women, with an intuitive interface and advanced functionalities, this collaborative platform symbolizes a new era of inclusive growth in commercial exchanges in Canada. The platform will create a dynamic ecosystem where women-led businesses will be supported in their business development through innovation and technology.

The project has received funding of $3.9 million from the Women's Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), a Government of Canada initiative, and is being made possible thanks to the support of a number of partners.

ON-SITE INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

Media accreditation required: [email protected]
Media representatives wishing to attend must present their accreditation documents on arrival.

What:     

Unveiling of the RFAQ's Maïa platform



Who:     



?    The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Canadian Minister of Small Business


?    Patricia Lattanzio, MP for Saint-Léonard?Saint-Michel


?    Ruth Vachon, President and CEO, RFAQ


?    Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, BDC


?    Linda Valade, Founder, Institut VERUM Inc. (entrepreneur and member of the RFAQ)


?    Jonathan Moquin, Chairman and CEO, Globalia (technology spokesperson for the Maïa platform)



When:     

Tuesday, March 26, 2024




9:00         Media arrival




9:30         Opening remarks




9:35         Keynote speakers: Ruth Vachon, President and CEO, RFAQ, and Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, BDC




9:45         Speech by the Minister for Small Business, Rechie Valdez, and Patricia Lattanzio, MP for Saint-Léonard¬?Saint-Michel




9:55         Interview opportunities   



Where:     

Please get accredited to obtain the address

 

SOURCE Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec


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