A Special Edition You Won't Want to Miss on June 7!
As part of La Grande Journée des Petits Entrepreneurs, over 40 youth-led businesses will be offering unique products, services, and a fun family-friendly rally in the heart of the Plateau!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the Young Entrepreneurs Market on Le Plateau (organized by the ARP - Association of the residents of the Plateau) takes place at AGORA, right across from the Donalda-Charron Library.
Rain or shine, our entrepreneurs aged 5 to 17 will be ready to welcome you with creativity, enthusiasm, and great ideas!
You'll find everything from delicious treats and handmade items to thoughtful gifts for Father's Day or end-of-year teacher appreciation. And for the very first time, several youths will also be offering services, like window washing, babysitting, tutoring, and lawn mowing.
A Valuable Partnership with the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce
We're proud to collaborate this year with The Gatineau Chamber of Commerce, which will be on-site with a team of mentors to guide our young entrepreneurs and meet with visitors interested in starting a business.
These mentors will also serve as judges for our youth business contests, with prizes in the following categories:
🏆 Best Youth Business (under 13)
🏆 Best Teen Business (13 and over)
🏆 Best Booth Presentation
🏆 Jury's Favourite
Winners will receive amazing prizes donated by our generous local sponsors.
We sincerely thank the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce and their Entrepreneur Mentorship Program team for their involvement and dedication to making this day a success.
And That's Not All: Rally, Demos & Surprises!
The Young Entrepreneurs Market Rally will take families on a discovery tour of youth-run kiosks, local partners, and entrepreneurship stations. Answer questions, collect answers, and get a chance to win great prizes offered by local businesses and youth entrepreneurs!
St. John Ambulance will also be on site to provide safety support and live demonstrations in CPR, first aid, and choking response. Visitors can also learn more about their training programs, volunteer opportunities, and lifesaving techniques--just in time for the summer season.
Powered by Our Local Partners
We extend a heartfelt thanks to our local business partners and the City of Gatineau, whose support makes this day possible--including:
L'Atelier Collaboratif de l'Outaouais (preparing a surprise for our youth), Sportball Outaouais, Familiprix - Pharmacie T. Bao Huy Nguyen, Gypse Outaouais, and Aléo.
Special thanks to AGORA and the Agora Anime merchants for their warm welcome in the heart of our neighbourhood: the Plateau's central square.
An Invitation to the Entire Community
Join us on June 7, 2025, to cheer on the next generation of entrepreneurs who have poured their hearts and creativity into this one-day business experience--or into real youth-led ventures they hope to grow.
Your presence means the world to them--and truly makes a difference!
Want to discover who'll be there? Visit: The Young Entrepreneurs Market on Le Plateau (ARP) : Marché des petits entrepreneurs de du Plateau (ARP)
Thank You to Our Volunteers
The Young Entrepreneurs Market on Le Plateau is also made possible by a dedicated team of parent and community volunteers who have been working behind the scenes for weeks to deliver a memorable experience for our youth.
If you'd like to join us this year or help in future editions, feel free to contact us at: [email protected] (Subject line: LGJPE)
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We are proud to announce that the Association of the residents of the Plateau (ARP) is now officially recognized as a strategic ally of La Grande Journée des Petits Entrepreneurs (LGJPE). This recognition highlights the ARP's commitment to supporting youth entrepreneurship, mobilizing its community by offering a platform for young creators, and helping expand the reach of LGJPE throughout the Outaouais region. |
By Sonia Ben Amor
Organizer of the Young Entrepreneurs Market on Le Plateau (ARP)
