"It's good to see each other"

The atmosphere was rather festive and slightly euphoric in the J.-Antonio-Thompson room for the 37th Gala Radisson. “It’s good to see each other” was the most heard expression during the evening. The business community can finally think about recovery after two trying years.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Trois-Rivières rewarded 16 companies and business personalities by highlighting their Talent stories».

The evening immersed spectators in the early 20th century with performances by Bella Bolduc, who interpreted Piaf and La Bolduc in turn. The Trois-Rivières Très Swing dancers also raised the show with their performances. Throughout the evening, archival photos of the city were projected on the big screen. This evening was also intended to kick off the celebrations of the 140th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Trois-Rivières.

Even if the heart was at the party for all, the recipients had difficulty hiding their emotions, testifying to the difficulties experienced over the past two years and the challenges that often seemed insurmountable to them. All underlined the importance of the human capital of their company. Without the dedication of their employees, some wonder how they could have made it through the pandemic.

Personalities of the year

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Associated with the accounting firm Mallette, Caroline Gauthier has been named Female Personality of the Year 2021.

The Radisson for female personality was awarded to Caroline Gauthier, partner at the accounting firm Mallette for her extraordinary creativity, her keen business sense, and because her combat career is admirable“. The recipient receives this honor with great gratitude. I’ve been around the Chamber of Commerce for years and have come to the Radisson Gala and each year, these are the awards that I prefer. […] Receiving it tonight is really for me the culmination of a wonderful, extraordinary career with super generous people. I’m really flattered.»

The Radisson for male personality was awarded to Yanick Gervais, CEO of Olymel for his great entrepreneurial skills, his qualities as a leader and for his ability to mobilize teams thanks to his strong leadership“. For the recipient, the tribute award represents a great accomplishment. I won some at times with the company, I think it’s a good continuity. I have always remained very close to the city, close to economic activity. Olymel has two plants in Mauricie, so for me it’s super important, we really have to keep this entrepreneurship in Mauricie».

List of winners

Personal services company: Le Center Dentaire 3R
Business services company: Brh- network of experts
New company: Lixm Entrepreneur Général inc.
Commercial enterprise and catering: Le Temps d’une Pinte
Innovation and technologies: Ingenext (Simon André inc.)
Radisson Cultural and tourism company: POP Museum
Sustainable development: Drive electric
Employer of choice: Therrien General Contractor
Takeover – business succession: Stéphanie Dusablon accompanied by Guillaume Huard and Myriam Roy, Acolyte
New business practices: GP3R inc.
Young male personality: Yan Milot, MVC Océan
Downtown Builder Tribute Award: The Cassar Family
Investment Tribute Award: Le Grec Manufacture
Coup de cœur tribute award – Trois-Rivières pride: SoluCan

Even if the constraints related to the pandemic seem to be behind, business people did not fail to note that other challenges await them, in particular the lack of manpower, the difficulty of supply and the increased costs. However, all are ready to meet them.

The evening was hosted by Marie-Claude Julien and Jean-Philippe Nadeau from ICI Mauricie.

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