Women's success: Zorah biocosmétiques and Tengiva receive Government of Canada support and accelerate their growth
Summary
Their invaluable contribution helps build healthier, more prosperous, more inclusive communities.That is why Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, is taking the opportunity to announce a total of $549,000 in contributions for Zorah biocosm\xe9tiques and Tengiva, two women-owned businesses recognized for the green leadership of their managers.Zorah biocosm\xe9tiques manufactures skincare products that are certified organic, fair trade, and cruelty-free, positioning itself as a leader in healthy beauty. CEDs support, in the form of a $450,000 repayable contribution, will enable the business to improve its productivity by acquiring equipment (machinery, distillation station, tube filler, automatic jar filling machine, among others). Thanks to a $99,000 nonrepayable contribution from CED, the B Corpcertified SME will be able to implement an international marketing strategy for its green technology and acquire cuttingedge production equipment. Zorah biocosm\xe9tiques, an innovative business managed by a woman with a keen sense of community, is a leader in the ecofriendly beauty industry; while Tengiva, cofounded and led by a woman entrepreneur committed to reducing the ecological footprint of one of the most polluting industries, proposes an innovative solution to reduce the environmental impact of the textile ecosystem. None Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Levers for the Growth of SMEs and NPOsFor further information: Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected]; Marie-Justine Torres, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Cell: 613-327-5918, [email protected]