A Night of Connection and Inspiration: A Look Back at the Chamber’s First Dining Tour Event
On April 9th, the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce proudly launched an exciting new event concept — the Dining Tour, a unique evening designed to foster meaningful connections, share knowledge, and celebrate leadership within our business community.
Held at the elegant Restaurant Aya, the venue provided the perfect setting for this vibrant evening. The space was alive with conversation, energy, and the unmistakable buzz of ideas being exchanged. From the opening networking cocktail to the final course, the room was filled with entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders eager to engage, learn, and grow together.
A Format That Sparked Real Conversations
What set this event apart was its interactive dining format. Guests had the opportunity to switch tables between courses, meeting new mentors, partners, and fellow members with each change. This dynamic approach not only maximized networking opportunities but encouraged thoughtful discussions, the sharing of stories, and the building of new relationships.
Throughout the evening, a lineup of incredible guest speakers — true leaders and innovators in their fields — took the stage to share their journeys, lessons learned, and insights into success. These inspiring stories resonated deeply with attendees and left everyone with new ideas and fresh perspectives to bring back to their own businesses.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The success of this inaugural Dining Tour would not have been possible without the generous support of our partners. A heartfelt thank you to Xavier Lalonde of the National Bank of Canada, the presenting sponsor of the evening. Your commitment to supporting local business initiatives makes events like this possible.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to PME MTL Ouest-de-l’Île, our Diamond Partner, for their ongoing partnership and invaluable support throughout the year. Together, we continue to strengthen and empower the West Island business community.
A special thank you as well to our Table Sponsors, whose participation helped make this networking experience truly dynamic. Your support contributed directly to the success of the event and helped foster the engaging, collaborative atmosphere that made the evening so memorable. Our Table Sponsors for the Dining Tour included:
Additional Recognitions
A big thank you to Katia Kudriavtsev for the stunning visuals and the beautiful event brochure, Kathleen Girard from Cookie Studios for the outstanding photos of the event and the awesome corporate video from Ivan Presser from Serious Moonlight Productions.
Looking Ahead
The enthusiastic response to the Dining Tour confirms what we’ve always known — that opportunities to share experiences and connect with like-minded leaders are not just welcome but essential. This event was the first of its kind for the Chamber, and judging by the energy in the room, it certainly won’t be the last.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the night so memorable. Stay tuned for more innovative events from the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce as we continue to create spaces where business leaders can connect, collaborate, and inspire one another.