THE EVENING TO CELEBRATE FRANCOPHONE BUSINESSES IN GREATER VANCOUVER
The Gala de la Palme Bleue is a unique annual event in British Columbia, hosted by the Francophone Chamber of Commerce of Vancouver since 2013.
This prestigious evening is dedicated to celebrating the talent, innovation, dynamism and excellence of Francophone and Francophile business owners from the Greater Vancouver area, while highlighting their valuable contributions to BC economy.
By bringing together, connecting, and celebrating the Francophone entrepreneurs, Tthe Gala de la Palme Bleue aims to promote the Francophone business community to all local economic stakeholders and to encourage, invidually, the creation of business opportunities for participants.
Early bird
(-25% until February 28, 2025)
• General admission: $192 (instead of $249)
• CCF Vancouver Members: $153 (instead of $199)
OUR 2025 SPEAKER
Isabelle Hudon
President and Chief and Executive Officer of Banque de Développement du Canada (BDC)
Recognized as a mobilizing leader with a keen sense of strategy, Isabelle Hudon has systematically brought an ambitious and resolutely action-oriented vision to all of the organizations she has led. She was appointed President and CEO of BDC in August 2021, after serving as Ambassador of Canada to France and Monaco for four years and holding the positions of President and CEO (Quebec) and Senior Vice President (Canada) of Sun Life Financial.
In 2021, Isabelle received the insignia of the Commander of the Legion of Honour from the French government. She has also been honoured with the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec for her commitment to the cause of women’s ambition and received the insignia of the Ordre de la Pléiade from the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie for her contribution to the vitality of the francophonie.
PALME BLEUE AWARD FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025
Every year, the Gala de la Palme Bleue is an opportunity to award the Prix de la Palme Bleue to the Business of the Year, recognizing an entrepreneur’s innovation, growth, responsibility and involvement in the Greater Vancouver Francophone community.
PARTNERS OF THE GALA DE LA PALME BLEUE
The Gala de la Palme Bleue is a unique opportunity to make yourself known and recognized by local, provincial and national economic development stakeholders.
By becoming a partner or sponsor of the Gala de la Palme Bleue, you benefit from strong visibility in an attractive business context, while contributing to the influence of the French-speaking business community in the region.
The Francophone Chamber of Commerce of Vancouver offers a number of promotional opportunities (sponsor, service partner, marketing partner…).
