The St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership has opened nominations for the 5th Annual Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award! Starting a business for anyone is extremely challenging. Immigrants can face additional barriers such as having to learn a new language, maneuvering different ways of doing business, and overcoming cultural differences in order to develop new community connections. Those who have chosen to start a business here in Leeds and Grenville deserve special recognition for their endless energy and commitment to their business and community. The St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership encourages everyone to nominate their favourite immigrant run business. Now in its fifth year, the Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award is a way to celebrate and recognize the outstanding immigrant owned businesses here. Nominations are due by September 13th!
Anyone can nominate someone. To be eligible, a nominee must:
- Have been born outside of Canada and currently live in Leeds and Grenville
- Be the owner/operator of an active business in Leeds and Grenville
- Demonstrate the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
To send in a nomination, we need the name of the nominee and their business. Nominations can be sent to:
- Social Media: @LGImmigration
- Email: Lauren@eecentre.com
- Phone 613-498-2111 ex 261
- In-Person/Mail: 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville, K6V 5V2
For more information or if you have questions, please contact us through one of the above! You can download a copy of our poster here: Immigrant Entrepreneur Award (1)
