Arsenault was one of three business administration students who attended the Starting Point Entrepreneurship Conference at St Mary’s University. In the Funder Speed Dating event, student entrepreneurs had five minutes to pitch their business, or a concept they had for a business, to the judges.
Arsenault was one of approximately 45 participants, and was the recipient of one of the $1,000 cash prizes that were awarded to the top six presenters.
In addition to being a full-time business student, Arsenault owns and runs Simple Feast Catering and Meal Club, which delivers meals made from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients to homes and workplaces, as well as offering dishes for pickup.
Holland College instructor Shaun Patterson said the competition gave Arsenault the opportunity to pitch his company to potential mentors and investors.
“Jeremie already has great culinary ability, combined with the business skills he is acquiring, he is well on his way to creating an Island-wide food empire,” he said.
For more information about Simple Feast Catering and Meal Club go to www.facebook.com/SimpleFeast.
