A new space dedicated to women entrepreneurs

The first office space dedicated to women entrepreneurs will open its doors on June 1 in Montreal. The latter is located in the heart of the Chabanel district, in Ahontsic-Cartierville.

“When you give women the opportunity and resources they need, they can achieve great things,” proudly says Margaux Chetrit, CEO of Clickspace, a digital and physical community that brings e-commerce businesses together. The creation of this space is the result of a partnership with Scotiabank Women’s Initiative.

This exclusive space is designed “to support women entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey, whether they are start-ups or well-established companies looking to expand. It includes bright private offices, meeting rooms, a communal kitchen and rooftop lounge as well as a podcast and photography studio, a 3PL logistics and implementation service.”

Thirteen offices will be available in the first phase of the project, two of which are already booked, Margaux Sheetrit reports.

“We will have guest mentors and also rely on peer mentoring. Depending on demand and interest, we will establish permanent mentoring.”

For her part, Ana Marinescu, Senior Director of the Scotiabank Women’s Initiative, adds that the initiative will also provide access to Canada’s online mentoring program.

“For example, a Quebec businessman who wants to export to Western Canada could be paired with a woman who has experience and expertise in the same sector of activity, but is incorporated in Vancouver or on the prairie,” she explains, emphasizing that the cost of offices and services, which starts at $550 a month, less than anywhere else.

“The equal participation of women as entrepreneurs contributes to long-term economic growth, prosperity and social change, and we are proud that our offices and community can serve as a stepping stone,” said Margo Sheetrit.