Acadian Chamber to offer free memberships to the 4 Ignition finalists

WELLINGTON – Feb. 23, 2021 – The Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI (CCAFLIPE), which continues to promote entrepreneurial development among its members, youth and the general public, is pleased to sponsor RDÉE Prince Edward Island’s Francophone Ignition Contest once again this year. In fact, the CCAFLIPE will be presenting free one-year memberships to the four finalists of the contest, providing them with networking, learning and promotional opportunities. Competition coordinator Julie Gallant recently met with Raymond J. Arsenault, the Chamber’s events coordinator, to discuss this sponsorship as well as the contest finals, which will take place Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at the Village musical acadien in Abram-Village. The four finalists will each get seven minutes to present their entrepreneurial project to a panel of entrepreneurial and financial professionals. The winning project will win a $25,000 investment and various prizes. Admission will be free but seats must be reserved by Feb. 26 by contacting Josée Ouellette at 902-854-3439, Ext. 228, or at josee@rdeeipe.org.