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at further developing and constantly evolv-
ing their competencies,” says Derraji.
Developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem
on the Provincial scale is another huge pri-
ority of the RJCCQ. The main objective is
to create startup communities on the pro-
vincial scale for all the Young Chambers of
Commerce by giving them access to the
tools and experts who can advise them for
the well-being of their businesses. The link
between investors and startup programs
can guarantee economical prosperity, and
the RJCCQ’s ultimate goal is to help hun-
dreds of startups fly toward success with-
in 2020. Moreover, as of 2017, the Govern-
ment of Quebec financed a pilot project:
commercial missions for immigrant entre-
preneurs willing to invest in enterprises in
different regions of Quebec.
The development of individual business
diplomacy will allow young Quebecers to
export their know-how on an international
level, and develop Quebec’s presence on
the global stage. Says Derraji, “Develop-
ing web platforms and linking Quebecers
amongst themselves with an economical
expansion in mind will promote the privi-
leged path of young startups to explore in-
ternational markets, increase income and
create global business opportunities.”
RJCCQ’s 25th anniversary celebrations
From left to right: Louis Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer - Banque Nationale; Danièle
Henkel, President and CEO of Danièle Henkel; Monsef Derraji, President and CEO of the RJCCQ
