Sollio Cooperative Group

Sollio Next Generation Award 2022-2023 - Sollio Cooperative Group announces the winners!

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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QUEBEC CITY, March 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Sollio Cooperative Group announced the winners of the Sollio Next Generation Award at a gala evening following its 101st Annual General Meeting, which took place on February 23.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, March 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Sollio Cooperative Group announced the winners of the Sollio Next Generation Award at a gala evening following its 101st Annual General Meeting, which took place on February 23.
  • The winning and finalists farms were featured in articles and videos for Coopérateur magazine.
  • The Sollio Next Generation Award is the only award of its kind for Canadian agricultural businesses.
  • This year, the competition included a category for clients of Sollio Agriculture's partner network, The Agromart Group.

Sollio Cooperative Group reveals the winner of the 2021-2022 New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Ferme A & L Desnoyers inc., winner of the Farm Succession category

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  • Ferme A & L Desnoyers inc., winner of the Farm Succession category
    "On behalf of the Board and myself, I would like to congratulate the winners of the New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award!
  • We are immensely proud to have supported new generations of farmers with this award for the last 20 years.
  • As a Canada-wide cooperative, Sollio Cooperative Group wanted to offer agricultural entrepreneurs inspiring models of Canadian new farm enterprises and farm transfers.To learn more, visit https://sollio.coop/en/nfefsa_qc .
  • Sollio Cooperative Group is the largest Quebec-based agricultural cooperative in Canada.

100th Annual General Meeting - Sollio Cooperative Group 2020-2021 Financial Results: A Challenging Year Shaped by the Pandemic

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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"The year that just ended was definitely one of the most tumultuous in Sollio's history," said Pascal Houle, CEO of Sollio Cooperative Group.

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  • "The year that just ended was definitely one of the most tumultuous in Sollio's history," said Pascal Houle, CEO of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • "Some of our sectors have posted stable results year after year, and that has contributed to Sollio Cooperative Group's resilience."
  • During the year, an important milestone was reached with the appointment of four new business leaders within Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • According to the World Cooperative Monitor, Sollio Cooperative Group ranks 104th among the 300 largest cooperatives in the world.

Olymel announces the passing of its President and CEO, Réjean Nadeau

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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ST-HYACINTHE, QC, Oct. 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - It is with deep sadness that Olymel's management announces the passing of its President and CEO, Rjean Nadeau.

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  • ST-HYACINTHE, QC, Oct. 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - It is with deep sadness that Olymel's management announces the passing of its President and CEO, Rjean Nadeau.
  • In a message written for the managers of Olymel and of its owner, Sollio Cooperative Group, as well as for all Olymel employees, distributed throughout the company on Thursday, Rjean Nadeau reiterated the importance of people in the success of a company like Olymel.
  • From 2011 to 2019, under the leadership of Rjean Nadeau, Olymel won seven Mercure Awards, including the award for Large Business of the Year in 2013.
  • In less than 20 years, Rjean Nadeau spearheaded an expansion that has given Olymel an active presence in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Compass Expands To Indiana

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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"We're thrilled to launch in Indiana with such a high-esteemed group of Founding Agents," said Rachael Rohn, Compass Regional President.

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  • "We're thrilled to launch in Indiana with such a high-esteemed group of Founding Agents," said Rachael Rohn, Compass Regional President.
  • "I have been watching Compass' growth and evolution, and have been impressed with their innovation and forward-thinking approach," said Carrie Holle, Compass Agent, Indianapolis.
  • Other agents joining Compass in Indianapolis released the following statements:
    "We came to Compass to join the most elite group of brokers in the country.
  • Ben Jones, Compass Agent, Indianapolis
    "I'm thrilled to have this awesome opportunity with Compass and honored to be one of the Founding Agents in Indiana.

Gaétan Desroches announces his retirement as Sollio Cooperative Group CEO in September

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b'MONTREAL, April 20, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gatan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.

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  • b'MONTREAL, April 20, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gatan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.
  • Gatan\'s unifying leadership, down-to-earth, people-focused nature and passion for the agricultural cooperative community were strong assets that helped him get Sollio Cooperative Group to where it is today," said GhislainGervais, President of Sollio Cooperative Group.\n""I am very pleased to have contributed to Sollio Cooperative Group being recognized and respected for what it is, a great cooperative enterprise, well managed, owned by agricultural producers.
  • Working within the cooperative group model was a privilege that allowed me to combine cooperative values, in which I deeply believe, and business leadership.
  • In 2015, he became Chief Executive Officer of BMR Group and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.\nSollio Cooperative Group is Canada\'s largest agricultural cooperative with Quebec roots.

Alexandre Lefebvre, President of Lefebvre & Benoît, appointed CEO of BMR Group

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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MONTREAL, March8, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Pascal Houle, Chief Operating Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Lefebvre, President of Lefebvre & Benot, as CEO of BMR Group and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.

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  • MONTREAL, March8, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Pascal Houle, Chief Operating Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Lefebvre, President of Lefebvre & Benot, as CEO of BMR Group and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Alexandre Lefebvre will also sit on the Executive Committee of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • "I am happy to welcome Alexandre to our team and have complete confidence in his ability to succeed me as CEO of BMR Group.
  • BMR Group is Quebec's largest hardware retailer, operating under the BMR, La Shop BMR, Agrizone and Potvin & Bouchard banners.

Succession plan for Sollio Cooperative Group: Pascal Houle takes over as Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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MONTRAL, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Following Sollio Cooperative Group's 2021 Annual General Meeting held today, Mr. Pascal Houle officially takes up his duties as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • MONTRAL, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Following Sollio Cooperative Group's 2021 Annual General Meeting held today, Mr. Pascal Houle officially takes up his duties as Chief Operating Officer.
  • "Over the past seven years at Group BMR, I have had the opportunity to work with a network of passionate, creative and talented people who have taught me a lot and helped me grow," says Pascal Houle, Chief Operating Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • In 2015, he becomes Chief Executive Officer of Groupe BMR and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • We are Sollio Cooperative Group, Canada's largest agricultural cooperative with roots in Quebec.

Succession plan for Sollio Cooperative Group: Pascal Houle takes over as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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MONTRAL, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Following Sollio Cooperative Group's 2021 Annual General Meeting held today, Mr. Pascal Houle officially takes up his duties as Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Following Sollio Cooperative Group's 2021 Annual General Meeting held today, Mr. Pascal Houle officially takes up his duties as Chief Operating Officer.
  • "Over the past seven years at Group BMR, I have had the opportunity to work with a network of passionate, creative and talented people who have taught me a lot and helped me grow," says Pascal Houle, Chief Operating Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • In 2015, he becomes Chief Executive Officer of Groupe BMR and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.
  • We are Sollio Cooperative Group, Canada's largest agricultural cooperative with roots in Quebec.