A closed session held for the beneficiaries of the Bitove Family Entrepreneurship Program took place during the Macedonia2025 Summit in Skopje, bringing together program participants.

The session focused on the long term impact and continued development of the Bitove Family Entrepreneurship Program. It brought together the program founders, Mr. John and Jordan Bitove, Canadian Ambassador to Macedonia H.E. Michelle Cameron, and participating entrepreneurs for an open and forward looking exchange on the evolving business landscape in Macedonia.

In their opening remarks, John and Jordan Bitove reflected on the vision behind the initiative, a commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening entrepreneurial capacity, and supporting the emergence of a new generation of globally competitive business leaders in the country.

Ambassador Cameron reaffirmed Canada’s continued support for economic development in the region, highlighting the importance of initiatives such as the Catalyste Plus program in connecting Canadian expertise with Macedonian enterprises and strengthening cross border collaboration.

The session concluded with an open dialogue with program participants, who shared their experiences, challenges, and progress to date. The discussion was marked by openness and practical insights, underscoring the program’s core purpose, creating meaningful real world impact through mentorship, collaboration, and sustained support for entrepreneurs.