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Zoom on Pierry Denejour, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of DEP-ARTS.
Zoom on Pierry Denejour, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of DEP-ARTS.
  • December 02, 2024
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Zoom on Pierry Denejour, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of DEP-ARTS.

In a town struck by insecurity and economic problems, where survival becomes a daily struggle, some refuse to give in to chaos. In Carrefour, a city plunged into the spiral of violence that eats away at all signs of life, Pierry Denejour embodies this spirit of resistance.

Aged around thirty, the native of Port-au-Prince is not only a merchant. The only son of Evena Denejour – a "Marijàn" whose name he proudly bears –, the entrepreneur has transformed his love for art into a passion that lights up his life. A collector of paintings on canvas, he is also the founder of DEP-ARTS Production Multi-Services, a company he launched on December 2, 2018, which is now celebrating six years of active presence in the Carrefour community.

Specializing in the sale of electronic equipment, MonCash and NatCash services among others, DEP-ARTS has built a solid reputation in six years. But beyond its commercial activities, it is through its ability to establish relationships of trust and support community initiatives that Pierry has established itself as a key player in its community. Under his leadership, DEP-ARTS is much more than a company: it is a symbol of hope in a town in search of renewal.

An entrepreneurial passion forged since childhood.

As a child, Pierry was already immersed in the world of commerce. His mother, a fighter and entrepreneur at heart, ran a small shop. "I grew up in an atmosphere of buying and reselling, and even when I was young, I bought toys to resell to other children," he remembers. However, it was only at university, where he studied accounting, that he truly discovered the concept of entrepreneurship and decided to make it his path.

The courage to start with little!

Pierry started his business with modest means. The means we have at our disposal, as they say in Haiti. "I rented a space for my business, and on the first day, I only earned 25 gourdes for the whole day," he says. Added to this was the difficulty of raising funds. He remembers a cousin who lent him money, only to ask him to repay it in a hurry. These experiences shaped his character and strengthened his determination to succeed.

DEP-ARTS, a company rooted in the community.

What sets DEP-ARTS apart from other companies is the close relationship that Pierry maintains with its customers. “We prioritize proximity and trust with our customers,” he explains. The company does not limit itself to its commercial activity: it also supports community initiatives such as artistic evenings and sports competitions. DEP-ARTS even founded its own football team, DEP-ARTS FC, a symbol of its commitment to the youth of Carrefour.

A vision turned towards the future.

The CEO of DEP-ARTS does not intend to stop there. In five to ten years, he aims to expand his services and open several branches in other locations. "I want to offer more job opportunities to young people," he says with conviction.

Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

For the entrepreneur, success is based above all on the ability to start, even with limited means. "The best way to start is with what you have. The ideal time is now. Take the first step, and the resources will come along the way," he advises those who dream of starting their own business.

Living in Prose and Poetry: an unmissable summer event in Port-au-Prince.

Living in Prose and Poetry is an artistic and cultural event organized by the cultural organization Salon de Livre de Port-au-Prince (OCSLPAP) with the aim of bringing together young artists from the Haitian capital to exhibit them to a large audience . This edition will take place on Saturday July 27, 2024, at the pyépoudré cultural center, located at number 332 on the Route de Bourne. This year the organizers announce their mission is to bring together talents from various categories of arts, always with the aim of helping them to become familiar with each other, and to help create a solid link between them and the Haitian public. . The categories targeted by the organizers for this second edition are young poets, slammers, comedians, rappers, dancers, singers, painters, and writers who have already published at least one work. Living in prose and poetry will also be an opportunity to encourage Haitian youth to think. The first part of the event will be devoted to a discussion around a text by the famous Haitian writer Louis Philippe Dalembert, entitled The Other Face of the Sea. It is a novel which carefully addresses the subject of immigration and detachment that goes with it in the immigrant’s skin. It is a book that speaks openly to the reality of the Haitian people today. It has already been announced that this first part will be moderated by the journalist and literary critic Carl Pierrecq who works for the short story writer, and moderation will be provided by Pierre Marie, a young sociology student at the Faculty of Human Sciences (FASCH). After a largely successful first edition which took place in May 2023 in the premises of the municipal library of Delmas, the organizers of living in prose and poetry say they are determined and have made the promise for this year to deliver to the public port-au -princien, a cultural event of exceptional scale for the second outing. Once again, this will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great richness of Haitian culture through the organs of our young talents. Given the difficult context, manifested by the almost daily situation of insecurity which has prevailed for some time, in a good part of Port-au-Prince, the announcement of this event comes as a fresh breath of oxygen, scattered throughout the within the lungs of the city. It is yet another opportunity to remind through this artistic festivity that even in times of deep unrest, art will remain an indispensable light, because even in times of crisis, the latter and the artist (its channel of diffusion) will become refuges, sources of comfort and appeasement for all human souls.

An entrepreneur who always tries to balance.

Despite the demands of work, the lover of painting on canvas, strives to maintain a balance between his professional and personal life. A kizomba dancer in his spare time, he finds in this activity an escape from stress. He also devotes time to his partner during movie or pizza nights, simple but precious moments.

A journey of inspiration.

If Pierry has become the entrepreneur he is today, it is largely thanks to the example of his mother. "She was my role model and my greatest source of motivation," he confides with emotion. His determination to overcome obstacles, whether economic or personal, is a living tribute to the legacy she left him.

In a town that is struggling to recover and where entrepreneurship is a major challenge, Pierry Denejour embodies hope and determination. With DEP-ARTS, the committed entrepreneur does not just build a business, he builds a bridge between his dream and the needs of his community. And that’s just the beginning!

Abdias Louis

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