Business Contact is an economic leadership concept designed by Canada Economic Development in conjunction with Quebec's Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) and Business Development Centres (BDCs).

This event targets the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the development of all the regions of Quebec. Business Contact is intended for business people and SME support organizations.

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Each Business Contact is a dynamic platform for

exchanging information on a variety of subjects, including market development   establishing new business ties   receiving personalized information and advice   finding innovative development solutions for SMEs, including social economy enterprises.

Business Contact is a rendez-vous par excellence for entrepreneurs interested in

• obtaining information about enterprise startups or growth
   
• learning more about sustaining local development and economic issues specific to their region
   
• receiving information and advice regarding exports, innovation and productivity
   
• talking to representatives of Government of Canada departments and agencies about the programs, services and funding available to SMEs
   
• obtaining information about resources meeting their specific needs.

Designed for SMEs...

Entrepreneurs are invited to meet specialists to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities in certain key sectors of the economy affecting their regions in particular:

• natural resources
   
• tourism
   
• agri-food and bio-food
   
• new technology and nanotechnology
   
• the environment, etc.

Flexible concept...

Participants choose the activities that interest them, including:

Conferences
Presentations on regional economic themes.

Seminars
Meetings led by specialists from the academic community, the private sector and the Government of Canada.

Workshops
Discussions in small groups led by specialists.

Business Privilege "One-on-One"
One-on-one meetings with specialists from the academic community, the private sector and the Government of Canada.

Business floor
Presentation of the programs and services offered by Government of Canada departments and agencies and discussions with their representatives on economic issues.

Multimedia area
Exploration of different information modes;
conferences and virtual leadership.

Rendez-vous centre
Registration for the different activities, including the "One-on-One" Business Privilege meetings.

Business Contact...
So much more than contacts!

Supporting entrepreneurs in their business development,

contributing to the improvement of regional economy,

informing entrepreneurs about Government of Canada programs and services,

adapting to the specific features of Quebec's regions,

promoting exchanges on issues specific to each region.

A meeting not to be missed!