Opto-Réseau: Founding Partner of the Summer Entrepreneurship School at University of Montreal’s School of Optometry

Friday, September 6 2024 | 08 h 55 min | News

Following the success of the 2023 edition, Opto-Réseau, the largest network of independent eye care professionals in Quebec, has reinforced its position as a founding partner of the Summer School in Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the University of Montreal’s School of Optometry and Millénium Québecor. Thanks to this partnership, which includes a donation of over $200,000, a training program was deployed on August 28 and 29 to instill an entrepreneurial spirit in 4^th and 5^th-year optometry students.

More Than 200 Students to be Trained by 2027 Through this Innovative Program

Students were immersed in a constantly evolving learning experience designed to adapt to each cohort and the rapidly changing knowledge base. The program covered critical topics such as optometry clinic business models, human resource management, financial analysis, and key steps to acquiring a clinic. The cohort also benefited from an inspiring closing lecture by renowned Quebec entrepreneur Nicolas Duvernois.

Opto-Réseau’s Commitment

“Developing entrepreneurship among students is essential to ensure their success and to strengthen the vitality of optometry in Quebec. Opto-Réseau’s business model, based on the entrepreneurship of independent clinics, is the cornerstone of our mission. This training aims to inspire the next generation to create and own their clinics, providing them with the independence needed to innovate and excel in our field.”

Christine Breton, CEO of Opto-Réseau and Chair of the Strategic Committee at the School of Optometry

Opto-Réseau École d'été Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie — **From left to right:** Jean-François Bouchard, Director of the School of Optometry (UdM), Nicolas Duvernois, Founding President of Duvernois Esprits Créatifs, Christine Breton, CEO of Opto-Réseau (OR) and Chair of the Strategic Committee at the School of Optometry, Mélissa Bastien, Vice President of Business Development (OR), Hafed Ben Taher, Head of Millenium (Québecor), Annie Boucher, Business Development Manager (OR).

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