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Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDO)

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

Last Verified: 2005-08-25

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Western Economic Diversification (WD) welcomed Francophone Economic Development Organizations (FEDOs) to the Western Canada Business Service Network in 2001. FEDOs enhance the vitality of minority language communities in Western Canada and assist in their economic development.

Eligibility Criteria

Francophone entrepreneurs in Western Canada.

Eligible Area

The provinces of Western Canada.

Eligible Activities

Support from WD enables the four provincial organizations to provide enhanced services to francophones, including:

  • training;
  • business and community economic development;
  • access to capital;
  • information services;
  • marketing advice; and
  • networking and mentoring.

Summary

FEDOs are independent entities that have their own boards of directors with broad representation from their respective provinces. Board members are knowledgeable about business as well as the challenges facing francophone entrepreneurs.

The provincial FEDO organizations are:

  • the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDE);
  • La Chambre économique de l'Alberta (CÉA);
  • the Conseil de la coopération de la Saskatchewan (CCS); and
  • the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM).

Business Loans

In addition to many business services, the CCS and CDEM also offer small business loans.

Alberta Contact(s):
Calgary District
La Chambre économique de l'Alberta
Room 101
1000 - 8th Avenue South Ouest
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 3M7
Telephone: (403) 802-0880
Fax: (403) 234-0670
E-mail: eric.brassard@lacea.ab.ca or sebastien.nadeau@lacea.ab.ca
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:45 pm

Head Office
La Chambre économique de l'Alberta
8929 - 82th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T6C 0Z2
Telephone: (780) 414-6125
Fax: (780) 414-2885
Toll-free (information): 1-888-414-6123
E-mail: lily.chiasson@lacea.ab.ca
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:45 pm

Peace River District
La Chambre économique de l'Alberta
9816 - 98th Avenue
Peace River, Alberta  T8S 1J5
Telephone: (780) 624-9282
Fax: (780) 624-9567
E-mail: rachelle.bergeron@lacea.ab.ca
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:45 pm

Saint-Paul District
La Chambre économique de l'Alberta
8929 - 82th Avenue
P. O. 38
St. Paul, Alberta  T0A 3A0
Telephone: (780) 645-1195
Fax: (780) 645-2023
E-mail: suzanne.prevost@lacea.ab.ca
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:45 pm

National Contact(s):
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Suite 712, The Cargill Building
240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 2L4
Telephone: (204) 983-4472
Fax: (204) 983-3852
Toll-free (information): 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
E-mail: info.manitoba@wd.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.deo.gc.ca/default_e.asp



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