Supported entrepreneurs

by Accès Microcrédit Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine

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Salomia Santé Mieux-être

Sonia Leblanc | The Magdalen Islands

Salomia Santé Mieux-Être is a company specializing in herbalism and aromatherapy, as well as a workshop-tea room where people can relax by creating a piece of jewelry or a watercolor painting. Our mission is to offer high-quality products and consulting services designed to support overall health through the many medicinal properties of plants and flowers.

The boutique has become a must for tea and herbal tea lovers, with a wide variety of teas and home-made infusions on our menu. Our priority is to offer exemplary service in a warm and welcoming environment, so that people can enjoy a pleasant experience that brings them a little serenity at the time of their visit.

On site, you’ll find works by a number of local artisans (Annie Morin, Étienne Aucoin, Gérald Leblanc, Jannie Duval, Marilou Pelletier, Myriam Lapierre and Sonia Leblanc). We have also created partnerships with other businesses where Salomia travels to offer various workshops, such as L’Îlot Café-Buvette and La Sentinelle.

In particular, the loan granted by AMCGÎM was a great help as we got ready to open the boutique. We were able to purchase additional furniture and supplies, carry out minor work to fit out the premises, and pay the first months’ rent.

“Over and above the financial support offered, I would wholeheartedly recommend using an organization like Accès Microcrédit for the support it is so important to be able to benefit from as a new entrepreneur. We all too often underestimate the magnitude of the tasks and responsibilities that come with a business project, being soaked in the enthusiasm generated by the creation of a new venture.

What’s more, the organization facilitates access to various relevant training courses, and can answer many questions or refer to other professionals as needed.

So I’m very grateful for the help I’ve received!”