Elise Marcotte: From Olympic Athlete to Entrepreneur in Less Than Six Months. A New Concept, a New Passion!

MISSION GRADUATION: The Grad Salon, February 14-16, 2014, Palais des Congres, Montreal


MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 23, 2013) -

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Just six months after retiring from synchronized swimming and following her participation and fourth place team and duet finish at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, Élise Marcotte is embarking on a new adventure. Élise and her business partner, Jonathan Despars make up the budding entrepreneurial team at Mission Graduation.

Mission Graduation: The Grad Salon is aimed at celebrating academic achievement and promoting the pursuit of individual ambition and passion.

"I worked hard to continue my studies while pursuing my Olympic dream," said Élise Marcotte, Vice-President Marketing, Mission Graduation. "I know the importance of celebrating victory, no matter how large or how small; and that is exactly what we aim to achieve at Mission Graduation. Our goal is to help graduates to celebrate success and prepare for the future."

"The Grad Salon will bring together high school graduates in a unique setting that will help them to prepare for their prom, for after-prom parties, for graduation ceremonies, as well as for their future," added Jonathan Despars, Vice-President Sales. "This is a remarkable opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors to connect with thousands of teenagers and their parents."

Interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor of the event?

Contact: Élise Marcotte, Vice-President Marketing or Jonathan Despars, Vice-President Sales, Mission Graduation

elise@missiongraduation.com

jdespars@missiongraduation.com

info@missiongraduation.com

Website: www.missiongraduation.com

Facebook Page: Mission Graduation

Twitter: MissionGrad

Pinterest account: MissionGrad

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Contact Information:

For questions or interviews:
Elise Marcotte
(418) 571-0790
elise@missiongraduation.com

Elise Marcotte, VP Marketing, Mission Graduation, Entrepreneur and recently retired Olympic athlete Jonathan Despars, VP Ventes/Sales, Mission Graduation