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Together, Let’s Support Local Commerce

Operated by Biz NDG, the business association of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, VilleUnie is an economic development program focused on promoting products verified by Les Produits du Québec and local commerce in general.

Winter Campaign 2024-2025

‘Tis the season to shop local!

Local businesses:

Join our FREE winter program and boost your sales!

November 15th 2024 – January 31th 2025

Online promotion of local shopping

14th – 15th December

Local shopping market in NDG

A festive program and market to explore local business offerings

Who We Are

VilleUnie is here to unlock the power of local commerce. We are a new program funded by a $690,000 grant from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, designed to create a thriving local ecosystem that benefits local product manufacturers, businesses, communities and our province as a whole.

Our Mission

Unity & Collaboration

We believe in working together – product manufacturers, retailers, and consumers – to build a stronger local economy.

Local Economic Development

VilleUnie empowers communities by keeping wealth circulating locally, creating jobs, and promoting prosperity.

Sustainable Future

Local products often have shorter transportation distances, reducing their carbon footprint.

Together We Rise

VilleUnie is about more than just shopping local. It’s about creating durable economic stability, fostering entrepreneurship and employment, and building shared prosperity. By supporting local, we invest in our collective future, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone.

Our Territory

Our territory includes some of Montreal’s best-known commercial arteries, including Monkland Avenue, Sherbrooke Street West, Somerled Avenue and Saint-Jacques Street. Our local commerce and economic development program, VilleUnie, partners with neighboring sectors to extend economic benefits beyond our perimeter and to as many local communities as possible on our island.

Our Territory

Impact of Buying Local

Community Boost

When we spend our money at local businesses, a significant portion stays and recirculates within the community.

Job Creation

Local businesses are more likely to hire locally, creating jobs for our neighbors and friends.

Environmental Benefits

Reduce carbon footprint and help combat climate change and pollution.

Our Team

Marc Chriqui

Program and Technology Director

Aimée Pierce

Finance and Operations Director

Oscar Morales

Marketing and Communications Director

Valérian Déjours

Digital Marketing and Partner Relations Manager

Michael Beitcher

Community Mobilization Manager

Diona Macalinga

Content Creation and Media Relations Manager

Claudia Vega

Commmunity Mobilization Liaison Agent

Gabriel Dimitri

Commmunity Mobilization Agent

Saraluz Barton-Gomez

Commmunity Mobilization Support

Aliya Matchett

Event & Social Media Manager

Did You Know?

Your dollars recirculate through your local economy 2-4 times more than money spent at a non-local company (or online giant).

Source: American Independent Business Alliance.

Our Partners

Get Involved

Are you a local business owner, manufacturer, or passionate consumer? We invite you to join the VilleUnie movement! Visit our website for more information and partnership opportunities.

General Inquiries

info@villeunie.com

Media

media@villeunie.com

Partnerships

digital@villeunie.com