Building a network that truly helps entrepreneurs grow.
To establish business networking connections around the world in order to increase the growth, opportunities, and prosperity of our members, while offering unique and innovative solutions.
To become the global leader in business networking.
GR International is building a modern, human, and high-performing environment where borders disappear in favour of relationships, results, and shared prosperity.
Our impact
Why GR International exists
We created GR International to make a positive difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and in the growth of their businesses. Everything we do is built around three concrete drivers.
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Grow revenue
Increase business results, accelerate sales, and create more value for every entrepreneur.
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Grow opportunities
Multiply possibilities, open new markets, and generate meaningful strategic connections.
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Grow the network
Strengthen every member’s ecosystem through a human, structured, and borderless business environment.
Our story
A journey built on innovation, resilience, and vision.
The story of GR International is the story of a founder who saw, before many others, that business networking had to evolve, become more human, and expand beyond borders.
The realization of a major opportunity
After disappointing experiences with several groups and organizations, Eric Pichette identified a significant gap in the market. Business networking felt too rigid, too limited, and far too impersonal. A conviction began to take shape: it could be done better.
Creating a more human and modern network
A first network was launched to bring committed businesspeople together in a more collaborative, accessible environment that better matched the reality of entrepreneurs, SMEs, and company leaders.
A reach that went beyond borders
The model quickly gained momentum. The network experienced strong growth, expanded into several markets, and confirmed that a structured, modern, results-driven approach to networking could create real impact on a large scale.
A necessary pause, an intact vision
After several years of intense activity, Eric had to slow down for health reasons. This period became a defining moment of reflection, personal repositioning, and strategic maturity.
Rethinking networking for the future
By observing the evolution of technology, communication tools, and business habits, Eric completely redefined his vision of networking. The idea of a more agile, digital, mobile, and international model began to take shape. GR International was first born as a strong conviction, and then as a structured project.
A global vision officially comes to life
GR International was launched with a clear ambition: to remove the traditional boundaries of networking and build a global, human, high-performing network deeply rooted in collaboration.
The first major shift toward virtual networking
When the pandemic suddenly transformed the way business was done, GR International reinvented itself continuously for nearly two years. In-person, virtual, hybrid, and back again: the model kept evolving. Thanks to a forward-thinking vision on remote meetings and discussions initiated with Zoom in California well before the pandemic, GR International became the first global business networking organization to integrate Zoom meetings at scale and structure that transition with agility.
Reclaiming markets to accelerate growth
Beginning in 2023, Eric made the strategic decision to personally reclaim several markets that had not been fully leveraged in recent years. That decision marked a turnining point and powerfully relaunched the network’s growth.
Brossard becomes the heart of international development
After several years in the Gatineau area near Ottawa, Eric began his return to Montérégie in 2024. In 2025, his arrival in Brossard marked a new beginning. The head office was established there and became the central hub overseeing international operations.
Networking meets coworking
GR International opened the GR suite at Head Office (HEDHOFIS), the largest coworking space in Quebec. Several offices were established there, and a new approach came to life: combining business networking with the coworking world. This innovation strengthened the member experience and significantly accelerated the organization’s development.
A new phase of acceleration
GR International is currently experiencing its greatest period of improvement. The most significant changes in its history are underway, driven by innovation, structure, artificial intelligence, and a clear ambition to further expand its reach.
A milestone moment
Twenty years after the first ideas that sparked the journey, GR International celebrates two decades of boldness, resilience, and impact in the world of business networking.
Our values
Five values. One culture.
These five values are at the heart of how we build, collaborate, and support entrepreneurs in their growth.
Commitment
We are all committed to working hand in hand toward a common objective. This culture fosters loyalty, active participation, and a constant drive to go further.
Innovation
We encourage innovation in every aspect of our work. To offer unique and forward-thinking solutions, we constantly push boundaries and lead the way.
Integrity
We conduct business with integrity. Our decisions and actions are grounded in honesty, accountability, reliability, and respect for our commitments.
Passion
We look for passion in everything we do. It is what drives us to go further, to innovate, and to make a real difference for our members.
Professionalism
Together, we deliver high-quality business networking solutions with lasting results. Our professionalism is reflected in our expertise, discipline, and consistency.
A word from the president
A company created to make a real difference.
“We created GR International to help entrepreneurs grow for real: in their revenue, in their opportunities, and in the strength of their network.”
From the beginning, our goal was never simply to organize meetings. We wanted to build a business environment that was more human, more effective, and more modern — one that could adapt to the realities of the entrepreneurial world.
GR International was born from a deep conviction: when the right people meet in the right environment, with the right structure and the right vision, something greater than contacts is created. It creates opportunities, alliances, referrals, and lasting results.
Today, we continue that mission with even greater strength, innovation, and international ambition.
Eric Pichette
Founder and President, GR International
Our team
Committed leaders dedicated to growth.
GR International is powered by a strong, complementary team focused on innovation, business development, and strategic support for its members.
Founder and President
Eric Pichette
A visionary in modern business networking, founder of GR International, and the driving force behind its strategic expansion across Canada and internationally.
Vice President, Marketing
Olena Pichette
A key contributor to international development, she supports the growth of GR International through her marketing vision, versatility, and strategic mindset.
Finance and Customer Service
Monique Côté
An administrative pillar of the organization, she ensures service quality, operational follow-up, and a strong overall member experience.
Director of Business Development
Lyne Racette
She joined the company in 2012 and returned to the head office team in 2021. She plays a key role in business development and the strategic growth of GR International.
Director of Business Development – Europe
Solène Mazingue
She joined in 2025 and works from both Brossard and Île-de-France. An integral part of GR International’s major European expansion, she is a former Olympic figure skating champion who also masters social media and video strategy.
General Director – Artificial Intelligence
Laurent Duperval
He joined GR International in 2024 and has been accelerating the company’s evolution through artificial intelligence while playing an active role in its most important innovation initiatives.
Join the great GR International family
One world. One network. One family.
More than a network, GR International is a growth force for entrepreneurs who want to accelerate, connect strategically, and evolve in a business environment that is human, modern, and international.
Grow revenue
Grow opportunities
Grow the network