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Entrepreneurship Assistance – Laurentides (Region 15)

Last Verified: 2006-12-01

This document contains contact information for the key economic development stakeholders in your region.

In addition, we suggest you consult the other Info-Guides listed at the end of this document.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Government of Québec
2. Government of Canada
3. Economic Development Organisations
    3.1 Local Development Centres (CLDs)
    3.2 Local Employment Centres (CLEs)
    3.3 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs)
    3.4 Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE)
    3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others
4. Regional Information Portals


1. GOVERNMENT OF QUÉBEC

Investissement Québec
Investissement Québec is in the service of Québec businesses by offering financing products that work for companies, cooperative businesses and non-profit organisations at every stage: start-up, expansion, export, R&D activities, merger and acquisition. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.investquebec.com/en/index.aspx?

3030, boulevard Le Carrefour, bureau 801
Laval (Québec) H7T 2P5
Tel.: 1 866 870-0437

Ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation (MDEIE)
The mission of the MDEIE is to support economic and regional development as well as research promoting coordination and dialogue among various economic and scientific players to support job creation, economic prosperity, scientific development, and sustainable development. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/page/web/portail/en/

10, Saint-Joseph, bureau 308
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 7G7
Tel.: 450 569-3031, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 450 569-3039

Ministère de la Culture et des Communications et de la Condition féminine
The mission of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications et de la Condition féminine is to promote the affirmation, expression, and democratisation of culture and the development of communications in Québec and to promote their expansion overseas. It maximises spin-offs in terms of artistic quality and the enrichment of the community and promotes the regional, national, and international development of companies and organisations involved in culture and communications. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.mcc.gouv.qc.ca/ (In French only)

300, Sicard, bureau 200
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 3X5
Tel.: 450 430-3737
Fax: 450 430-2475
drlll@mcccf.gouv.qc.ca

Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)
The mission of MAPAQ is to influence and support the sustainable development of Québec's bio-food industry through actions targeting the production, processing, marketing, and consumption of agricultural and seafood products. It also plays an important role in research and development, education, and training. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/fr/accueil (In French only)

617, Curé-Labelle, bureau 100
Blainville (Québec) J7C 2J1
Tel.: 450 971-5110 poste 5112, 1 888 222-6272
Fax: 450 971-5069
blainville@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Revenu Québec
The role of Revenu Québec is to administer taxation-related social programs, as well as any other tax-collection and redistribution program entrusted to it by the government. Revenu Québec makes recommendations to the government concerning fiscal policy and programs. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/ministere/index.asp

4, Place Laval, bureau RC-150
Laval (Québec) H7N 5Y3
Tel.: 514 873-4692, 1 800 567-4692

La Financière agricole du Québec
The mission of La Financière agricole du Québec is to support and encourage the development of the agricultural and agri-food sectors within a perspective of sustainable development. In fulfilling its mission, the agency focuses in particular on the development of the primary sector. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.fadq.qc.ca/index.php?id=1086&no;_cache=1&=&L;=1

7, chemin de la Grande-Côte
Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7P 5L3
Tel.: 450 472-1140, 1 800 749-3646
Fax: 450 472-3911
saint-eustache@fadq.qc.ca

Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs
The mission of the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs is to protect the environment and natural ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations. Its leading role is to promote sustainable development and, in keeping with that responsibility, it aims to keep the environment healthy within the confines of economic development and social progress. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/inter_en.htm

300, Sicard, bureau 80
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 3X5
Tel.: 450 433-2220
Fax: 450 433-1315
laurentides@mddep.gouv.qc.ca

Services Québec
The services provided by Services Québec are general services meant for citizens and businesses from the range of services already offered by Communication-Québec, as well as certain services that have been confided to Services Québec by a few departments and agencies. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/accueil.htm

Saint-Jérôme
500, boul. des Laurentides,
bureau 1503C
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 4M2
Tel.: 1 877 644-4545
Sainte-Eustache
236, rue Hémond
Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7P 2C4
Tel.: 1 877 644-4545

Saint-Agathe-des-Monts
26, boul. Morin
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (Québec)
J8C 2V6
Tel.: 1 877 644-4545

Sainte-Adèle
400, boul. Sainte-Adèle
Sainte-Adèle (Québec) J8B 2N2
Tel.: 1 877 644-4545

2. GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
BDC offers financial services, consulting services, subordinate financing and venture capital. They have a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy. Many counsellors are available to assist clients in various aspects of their business. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm

55, Castonguay, bureau 102
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Y 2H9
Tel.: 450 432-7111
Fax: 450 432-8366

Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
The Department of Human Resources and Social Development is responsible for providing the tools you need to grow and prosper at work and in the community. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

Service Canada Offices

Saint-Jérôme
Galeries des Laurentides
500, boul. des Laurentides,
bureau 1520
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 4M2
Tel.: 1 800 808-6352
Fax: 1 866 613-5613
Sainte-Thérèse
100, boul. Ducharme
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 1X2
Tel.: 1 800 808-6352
Fax: 450 430-5885

Mont-Laurier
431 de la Madone
Mont-Laurier (Québec) J9L 1S1
Tel.: 1 800 808-6352
Fax: 819 623-7113

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
118, Principale, 2e étage, suite 200
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (Québec) J8C 1K1
Tel.: 1 800 808-6352
Fax: 819 326-6205

Rivière-Rouge
230, rue de l'Annonciation sud
Rivière-Rouge (Québec) J0T 1T0
Tel.: 450 436-4230, 1 800 482-4230

Notre-Dame-du-Laus
4, rue de l'église
Notre-Dame-du-laus (Québec) J0X 2M0
Tel.: 450 436-4230, 1 800 482-4230

Saint-Eustache
367, boul. Arthur-Sauvé
Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7P 2B1
Tel.: 450 430-2800
Fax: 450 473-9020

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The mandate of the Agency is to promote the economic development of the regions of Québec, paying special attention to those experiencing slow economic growth and inadequate employment, with a view to the enhancement of prosperity and employment in the long term. It elicits, guides and supports the implementation of development projects with financial assistance, information and referrals as well as advice and guidance. For more information, contact your local office or visit http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/General/main.asp?LANG=EN

Tour Triomphe II
2540, boulevard Daniel-Johnson, bureau 204
Laval (Québec) H7T 2S3
Tel.: 450 973-6844, 1 800 430-6844
Fax: 450 973-6851

3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

3.1 Local Development Centres (CLDs)

CLDs are non-profit organisations, administered by the community and reporting to a board of directors representing various local economic and employment partners. They offer first-line technical and financial support and assistance services to potential entrepreneurs and existing companies, whatever their age or development stage. Each CLD administers specific assistance programs. For more information, contact your local CLD or visit http://www.acldq.qc.ca (In French only)

CLD de la MRC d'Argenteuil
430, Grace, bureau 205
Lachute (Québec) J8H 1M6
Tel.: 450 562-8829
Fax: 450 562-1635
cld@argenteuil.qc.ca
http://www.argenteuil.qc.ca/
page_std.asp?menu_id=33
CLD de Mirabel
14026, boul. Curé-Labelle
Mirabel (Québec) J7J 1A1
Tel.: 450 435-2800
Fax: 450 435-3177
info@cldmirabel.qc.ca
http://www.cldmirabel.qc.ca

CLD de la MRC de
Deux-Montagnes

400, boul. Deux-Montagnes, bureau 100
Deux-Montagnes (Québec) J7R 7C2
Tel.: 450 472-1502
Fax: 450 491-7893
info@clddm.com
http://clddm.com/en/

SDE Thérèse-de-Blainville
33, Blainville Ouest, bureau 200
Ste-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 1X1
Tel.: 450 430-6666, 1 800 665-6668
Fax: 450 430-9652
info@sodet.com
http://www.sodet.com

CLD de la MRC des Laurentides
1255, chemin des Lacs
Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré (Québec)
J0T 1J2
Tel.: 819 681-3373, 1 888 887-7335
Fax: 819 688-2537
info@cldlaurentides.org
http://www.cldlaurentides.org

CLD Rivière du Nord
161, de la Gare, bureau 300
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 2B9
Tel.: 450 431-0707
Fax: 450 431-7507
info@cld-rdn.qc.ca
http://www.cld-rdn.qc.ca

CLD de la MRC Antoine-Labelle
425, du Pont, bureau 200
Mont-Laurier (Québec) J9L 2R6
Tel.: 819 623-1545
Fax: 819 623-7311
accueil@cld-antoine-labelle.qc.ca
http://www.cld-antoine-labelle.qc.ca/index-a.html

CLD des Pays-d'en-Haut
1014, Valiquette
Sainte-Adèle (Québec) J8B 2M3
Tel.: 450 229-6637
Fax: 450 229-6638
info@cldpdh.org
http://www.cldpdh.org

3.2 Local Employment Centres (CLEs)

Each CLE provides resources and services for people who need employment or last resort assistance and to employers who have job openings and who have questions about the labour force and skills development. All CLEs have a reception area, a multiservice room, and financial assistance services. Employment assistance services are also provided in most CLEs. For more information, contact your local CLE or visit http://www.mess.gouv.qc.ca/services-a-la-clientele/centre-local-emploi/Index_en.asp

Direction régionale
55, Castonguay, 2e étage
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Y 2H9
Tel.: 450 569-7575
Fax: 450 436-4934
CLE de Lachute
505, avenue Bethanie, bureau 303
Lachute (Québec) J8H 4A6
Tel.: 450 562-8533, 1 800 263-2732
Fax: 450 562-1664

CLE de Mirabel-Saint-Janvier
13479, boul. Curé-Labelle, 
bureau 205
Mirabel-Saint-Janvier (Québec)
J7J 1H1
Tel.: 450 979-2313
Fax: 450 979-2922

CLE de Mont-Laurier
585, Hébert
Mont-Laurier (Québec) J9L 2X4
Tel.: 819 623-4610, 1 800 567-4562
Fax: 819 623-3801

CLE de Sainte-Adèle
400, boul. de Sainte-Adèle
Sainte-Adèle (Québec) J8B 2N2
Tel.: 450 229-6560, 1 800 363-7011
Fax: 450 229-9351

CLE de Sainte-Agathe
26, boul. Morin
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (Québec) J8C 2V6
Tel.: 819 326-5861, 1 800 567-8334
Fax: 819 326-9082

CLE de Saint-Eustache
367, boul. Arthur-Sauvé, bureau 247
Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7P 2B1
Tel.: 450 472-2311
Fax: 450 974-3315

CLE de Saint-Jérôme
85, De Martigny Ouest, 1er étage
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Y 3R8
Tel.: 450 569-3075, 1 800 561-0692
Fax: 450 569-7458

CLE de Sainte-Thérèse
100, boul. Ducharme, bureau 120
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 4R6
Tel.: 450 435-3667
Fax: 450 434-1589
 

3.3 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs)

CFDCs are non-profit organisations funded by Canada Economic Development. Their mission is to promote the creation, consolidation, and development of companies in Québec's regions through the provision of technical and financial services. CFDCs manage an investment fund enabling them to grant loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments promoting the start-up, expansion, or stabilisation of companies. For more information, contact your local CFDC or visit http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/index.php?lang=en

CAE Basses-Laurentides inc
55, Castonguay, bureau 104
St-Jérôme (Québec) J7Y 2H9
Tel.: 450 432-4455
Fax: 450 432-4897
info@caebl.ca
http://www.caebl.ca
SADC d'Antoine-Labelle
636, de la Madone, bureau 4
Mont-Laurier (Québec) J9L 1S9
Tel.: 819 623-3300
Fax: 819 623-7300
info@sadcal.com
http://sadcal.com

SADC des Laurentides
1332, boul. Ste-Adèle, bureau 230
Ste-Adèle (Québec) J8B 2N5
Tel.: 450 229-3001, 1 888 229-3001
Fax: 450 229-6928
info@sadclaurentides.org
http://www.sadclaurentides.org
 

3.4 Carrefour jeunesse-emploi

The mandate of Carrefours jeunesse-emploi is to guide and support young adults (16-35) in their efforts to integrate society and the economy. By guiding them in their efforts to find employment, return to school, or start a small business, the services and activities of these organisations aim to improve the general living conditions of young people. For more information, contact your local CJE or visit http://www.cjereseau.org/fr/index.asp (in French only) (In French only)

CJE Deux-Montagnes
350, boul. Arthur-Sauvé
Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7R 4L1
Tel.: 450 974-1635
Fax: 450 974-1077
info@cjedm.qc.ca  
http://www.cjedm.qc.ca
CJE Laurentides
763, de Saint-Jovite
Mont-Tremblant (Québec) J8E 3J8
Tel.: 819 425-1200
Fax: 819 425-1155
info@cjelaurentides.org  
http://www.cjelaurentides.org

CJE Thérèse-De Blainville
100, boul. Ducharme, bureau 230
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 4R6
Tel.: 450 437-1635
Fax: 450 437-8938
info@cje-tdb.qc.ca
http://www.cje-tdb.qc.ca

CJE Rivière-du-Nord
420, rue du Marché
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 2B2
Tel.: 450 431-5253
Fax: 450 431-2821
info@cjern.qc.ca
http://www.cjern.qc.ca

CJE Pays-d'en-Haut
75, de la Gare, Bloc D-1
Saint-Sauveur (Québec) J0R 1R6
Tel.: 450 227-0074, 1 866 899-0074
Fax: 450 227-8706
info@cjepdh.ca
http://www.cjepdh.ca


CJE Antoine-Labelle
506, Carillon
Mont-Laurier (Québec) J9L 1P9
Tel.: 819 623-3013, 1 866 623-3013
Fax: 819 623-0805
info@cjeal.com
http://www.cjeal.com/


CJE d'Argenteuil
499B, Principale
Lachute (Québec) J8H 1Y5
Tel.: 450 566-5766
Fax: 450 566-0985
info@cjea.org
http://www.cjea.org/
 
CJE Mirabel
13665, boul. Curé-Labelle
Mirabel (Québec) J7J 1L2
Tel.: 450 420-6262
Fax: 450 420-6464
info@cjemirabel.ca
http://www.cjemirabel.ca

3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others

Association des gens d'affaires et des professionnels de Sainte-Marguerite-Estérel
7, Ch. Sainte-Marguerite
Ste-Marguerite-Estérel (Québec) J0T 1L0
Tel.: 450 228-3903
agapsme@yahoo.ca
http://cf.geocities.com/agapsme/index.html

Association des gens d'affaires de Blainville (AGAB)
1083, boulevard du Curé-Labelle, C.P. 68083
Blainville (Québec) J7C 4Z4
Tel.: 450 433-1155
Fax: 450 433-5939
agab.blainville@bellnet.ca
http://www.agab.qc.ca/

Association touristique des Laurentides
14142, de la Chapelle
Mirabel (Québec) J7T 2C8
Tel.: 450 436-8532, 1 800 561-6673
Fax: 450 436-5309
atl@laurentides.com
http://www.laurentides.com

Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (AFEAS) 
12515 Forsyth
Pointe-aux-Trembles (Québec) H1B 1G6
Tel.: 514-645-9327
montreal-laurentides-outaouais@afeas.qc.ca

Centre de développement des composites du Québec
Cégep de Saint-Jérôme
475, rue Fournier, local J202
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 4V2
Tel.: 450 436-3048
Fax: 450 436-3822
plabelle@cstj.qc.ca
http://www.cdcq.qc.ca

Centre d'innovation en microélectronique du Québec (CIMEQ) inc.
150, rue Duquet
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 5B3
Tel.: 450 971-7820
Fax: 450 971-7802
http://www.cimeq.qc.ca

Conférence régionale des élus (CRE)
161, rue de la Gare, bureau 205
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 2B9
Tel.: 450 436-3111
Fax: 450 436-7477
cre@crelaurentides.qc.ca
http://www.crelaurentides.qc.ca

Conseil de la culture et des communications des Laurentides
223, Saint-Georges, bureau 400
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 5A1
Tel.: 450 432-2425
Fax: 450 432-8434
ccl@culturelaurentides.com
http://culturelaurentides.com

Coopérative de développement régional Outaouais-Laurentides (CDR)
384, rue du Palais
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 1Y1
Tel.: 450 431-2117, 1 866 643-2884
Fax: 450 431-2219
http://www.cdrol.coop/

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/index.asp?action=region&idRegion=15

Fonds de solidarité FTQ – Fonds régional Laurentides
330, Parent
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7X 2A2
Tel.: 450 569-6658
Fax: 450 569-6630
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/internet
fondsreg.nsf/PortailFreg?openForm

Fonds communautaire d'accès au micro-crédit
100, boulevard Ducharme, bureau 230
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 4R6
Tel.: 450 437-1635
Fax: 450 437-8938
info@fondsmicrocredit.qc.ca
http://www.fondsmicrocredit.qc.ca

Fonds d'emprunt communautaire féminin
Projets communautaires des Laurentides (cercles d'emprunt)

508, Principale
Lachute (Québec) J8H 1Y3
Tel.: 450 562-3553
Fax: 450 562-1601
frochon_fcef@bellnet.ca
http://fecf-clfw.org

Forum jeunesse des Laurentides
161, rue de la Gare, bureau 205
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 2B9
Tel.: 450 436-3111,  1 877 736-3111
Fax: 450 436-7477
info@forumjeunesse.com
http://forumjeunesse.com/

Groupement des chefs d'entreprise du Québec
Tel.: 450 420-1586 or 819 477-7535
http://www.groupement.ca

Institut du Transport Avancé du Québec (ITAQ)
Cegep de Saint-Jérôme
475, rue Fournier, local J204
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Z 4V2
Tel.: 450 436-1580 poste 430
Fax: 450 436-3822
itaq@cstj.qc.ca
http://www.itaq.qc.ca 

Laurentides international
Laurentides International's mission is to offer state of the art advice and personalized support for small and medium enterprises in the Laurentians who seek to succeed in today's world markets. The services offered include international commerce training, export coaching and consultancy services, trade missions and business matchmaking events.

12655, boulevard Henri-Fabre, bureau 540
C.P. 25
Mirabel (Québec)  J7N 1E1
Tel.: 450 476-1311
Fax: 450 476-1240
export@laurentidesinternational.com
http://www.laurentidesinternational.com/ 

Palais de justice – Mont-Laurier
645, rue de la Madone
Mont-Laurier (Québec) J9L 1T1
Tel.: 819 623-9666
Fax: 819 623-6859

Palais de justice – Saint-Jérôme
25, rue de Martigny Ouest
Saint-Jérôme (Québec) J7Y 4Z1
Tel.: 450 431-4443
Fax: 450 569-3143

Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec inc.
1652 boul. Ste-adèle
Ste-Adèle (Québec) J8B 2N5
Tel.: 450 229-5444
Fax: 450 229-7444
http://www.rfaq.ca

4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS

Laurentides Regional Portal
http://www.laurentides.gouv.qc.ca/ (In French only)

Canada Economic Development Portal for the Laurentides Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Progra
mmesServices/strategie_7.asp?LANG=EN
 

Québec Forest Industry Council
http://www.cifq.qc.ca/html/english/index.php/

Québec municipal
http://www.inforoutemunicipale.qc.ca/

Québec Portal
http://www.gouv.qc.ca/portail/quebec?lang=en


Contacts:

Info entrepreneurs
380 St-Antoine Street West, local 6000
Montréal, Quebec  H2Y 3X7
Telephone: 514-496-4636
Fax: 514-496-5934 Toll Free / Sans frais 1-888-417-0442
Toll-free (information): 1-800-322-4636
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: infoentrepreneurs@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.infoentrepreneurs.org
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Summer Hours: (from June 25 to Labour Day) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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