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Organization: Desjardins Group
Desjardins funds two entrepreneurship projects in Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Desjardins Group has committed $600,000 to two business development projects in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. $500,000 will go to “Entrepreneurs propulsés,” a mentorship project and accelerator program for business leaders. Based in The Entrepreneur Zone at Cégep de Trois-Rivières, the program will offer group workshops and personalized coaching from the Quebec mentorship network Réseau M. Desjardins Group…