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Entrepreneurship Assistance – Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean (Region 02)
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?
3950, boulevard Harvey, 2e étage
Saguenay (Québec) G7X 8L6
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/
3950, boulevard Harvey, 2e étage
Saguenay (Québec) G7X 8L6
Tel.: 418 695-7970, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 418 695-7870
Ministère de la Culture et des Communications et de la Condition féminine (MCCCF)
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)
202, rue Jacques-Cartier Est
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 6R8
Tel.: 418 698-3500
Fax: 418 698-3522
drslstj@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)
801 chemin du Pont Taché Nord
Alma (Québec) G8B 5W2
Tel.: 418 662-6457, 1 888 222-MAPA (6272)
Fax: 418 668-8694
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 you local office or visit
http://www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/ministere/index.asp
2154, Deschênes
Jonquière (Québec) G7S 2A9
Tel.: 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 you local office or visit
http://www.fadq.qc.ca/index.php?id=1086&no;_cache=1&=&L;=1
100, avenue Saint-Joseph, bureau 208
Alma (Québec) G8B 7A6
Tel.: 418 668-2369, 1 800 749-3646
Fax: 418 662-2811
alma@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 you local office or visit
http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/inter_en.htm
3950, boulevard Harvey, 4e étage
Saguenay (Québec) G7X 8L6
Tel.: 418 695-7883
Fax: 418 695-7897
saguenay-lac-saint-jean@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 you local office or visit
http://servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/accueil.htm
3950, boulevard Harvey
Jonquière (Québec) G7X 8L6
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 you local office or visit
http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm
345, des Saguenéens, bureau 210
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 6K9
Tel.: 418 698-2254
Fax: 418 698-5678
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 you local office or visit
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
Service Canada Offices
| Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean 2489, rue St-Dominique Jonquière (Québec) G7X 0A2 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
Alma 100, avenue St-Joseph Sud, bureau 105 Alma (Québec) G8B 7A6 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
Chibougamau 623, 3e Rue Chibougamau (Québec) G8P 3A2 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
Chicoutimi 100, avenue Lafontaine Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 6X2 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
Dolbeau 1500, rue Des Érables Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) G8L 2W7 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
Jonquière 2489, St-Dominique Jonquière (Québec) G7X 0A2 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
Ferland-Boileau 461 route 381 Ferland-Boileau (Québec) G0V 1H0 Tel.: 418 699-5700 |
Lamarche 100, rue Principale Lamarche (Québec) G0W 1P0 Tel.: 418 699-5700 |
Roberval 755, boul. St-Joseph Plaza Roberval, bureau 202 Roberval (Québec) G8H 2L4 Tel.: 418 699-5700, 1 888 699-5700 Fax: 418 699-5760 |
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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 you local office or visit
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/General/main.asp?LANG=EN
170, rue Saint-Joseph Sud, bureau 203
Alma (Québec) G8B 3E8
Tel.: 418 668-3084, 1 800 463-9808
Fax: 418 668-7584
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 Lac St-Jean Est 625, rue Bergeron Ouest Alma (Québec) G8B 1V3 Tel.: 418 662-6645 Fax: 418 662-3297 info@cld.lacstjean.qc.ca http://www.cldlacstjean.qc.ca |
CLD de Maria-Chapdelaine 173, boul. Saint-Michel, bureau 201 Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) G8L 4N9 Tel.: 418 276-0022 Fax: 418 276-0623 cld@cldmaria.qc.ca http://www.cldmaria.qc.ca |
CLD Domaine-du-Roy inc 1209, boul. Sacré-Coeur, C.P. 7000 St-Félicien (Québec) G8K 2R5 Tel.: 418 679-2093, 418 275-2755 Fax: 418 679-9359, 418 275-5787 stfelicien@clddomaineduroy.qc.ca http://www.clddomaineduroy.qc.ca |
CLD de Saguenay 214, rue Racine Est Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 1R9 Tel.: 418 698-3147 Fax: 418 698-3173 info@cldvillesaguenay.ca http://www.cldvillesaguenay.ca/ |
CLD du Fjord 3110, boul. Martel Saint-Honoré (Québec) G0V 1L0 Tel.: 418 673-1705 Fax: 418 696-2577 manctil@clddufjord.qc.ca |
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 you local CLE or visit http://www.mess.gouv.qc.ca/services-a-la-clientele/centre-local-emploi/Index_en.asp
| Direction régionale 210, rue des Oblats Ouest Chicoutimi (Québec) G7J 2B1 Tel.: 418 549-0595, 1 800 463-9641 Fax: 418 549-1403 |
CLE Chicoutimi 237, rue Riverin Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 7W7 Tel.: 418 698-3592, 1 800 267-3592 Fax: 418 698-3698 |
CLE Jonquière 3885, boul. Harvey, 3e étage Jonquière (Québec) G7X 9B1 Tel.: 418 695-7898, 1 800 567-9262 Fax: 418 695-8499 |
CLE La Baie 782, rue Victoria La Baie (Québec) G7B 3M7 Tel.: 418 544-3378 Fax: 418 544-0008 |
CLE Lac St-Jean Est 725, rue Harvey Ouest, 2e étage Alma (Québec) G8B 1P5 Tel.: 418 668-5281, 1 800 668-5281 Fax: 418 668-7758 |
CLE Maria-Chapdelaine 1500, rue des Érables Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) G8L 2W7 Tel.: 418 276-3560, 1 800 268-3560 Fax: 418 276-9531 |
CLE Roberval 755, boul. Saint-Joseph, bureau 213 Roberval (Québec) G8H 2L4 Tel.: 418 275-5442, 1 800 567-7493 Fax: 418 275-4405 |
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
| SADC Lac-St-Jean Est Inc. 625, rue Bergeron Ouest Alma (Québec) G8B 1V3 Tel.: 418 668-3148 Fax: 418 668-6977 info@sadc.lacstjean.qc.ca http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/lsjest |
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine 1500, rue des Érables, bureau 107 Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) G8L 2W7 Tel.: 418 276-0405 Fax: 418 706-6061 sadc@sadcmaria.qc.ca http://www.sadcmaria.qc.ca |
SADC du Fjord 3031, rue Mgr. Dufour La Baie (Québec) G7B 1E8 Tel.: 418 544-2885 Fax: 418 544-0303 courrier@sadcdufjord.qc.ca http://www.sadcdufjord.qc.ca |
SADC du Haut-Saguenay 328, rue Gagnon St-Ambroise (Québec) G7P 2R1 Tel.: 418 672-6333 Fax: 418 672-4882 sadc@videotron.ca http://www.sadchs.qc.ca |
SADC Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest inc. 915, boul. Saint-Joseph , bureau 203 Roberval (Québec) G8H 2M1 Tel.: 418 275-2531 Fax: 418 275-5787 sadc@sadclacstjeanouest.com http://www.sadclacstjeanouest.com |
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 Lac-St-Jean Est (La Bivoie) Complexe Jacques Gagnon 100, rue St-Joseph, Local 203 Alma (Québec) G8B 7A6 Tel.: 418 668-0105 Fax: 418 668-3658 cje@bivoie.com http://www.bivoie.com |
CJE Comté de Roberval 1075, boul. Sacré-Coeur Saint-Félicien (Québec) G8K 1R3 Tel.: 418 679-3686 Fax: 418 679-1736 cjestfelicien@bellnet.ca http://www.destination.ca/cje |
CJE de Saguenay 825, boul. de la Grande-Baie Sud Ville La Baie (Québec) G7B 1C3 Tel.: 418 697-0634 Fax: 418 697-0271 labaie@cjesag.qc.ca http://www.cjesag.qc.ca |
3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others
Agrinova – Recherche et Innovation en agriculture
640, rue Coté Ouest
Alma (Québec) G8B 7S8
Tel.: 418 480-3300, 1 877 480-2732
Fax: 418 480-3306
info@agrinova.qc.ca
http://www.agrinova.ca
Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
208, rue Dequen
St-Gédéon (Québec) G0W 2P0
Tel.: 418 345-8324
Fax: 418 345-8289
afeas02@hotmail.com
http://www.afeas.qc.ca
Centre d'entrepreneuriat et d'essaimage de l'Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
555, boulevard de l'Université, local H1-1180
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 2B1
Tel.: 418 545-5011, poste 4655
Fax: 418 545-5041
cee-uqac@uqac.ca
http://www.uqac.ca/ceeuqac/cee/index2.php?soustitre=CEE%2DUQAC+Chicoutimi&nom=0&sousmenu=1&offuid=3&secuid=1 (In French only)
Centre de formation et de développement métallurgique
1802, John-Kane
La Baie (Québec) G7B 1K2
Tel.: 418 544-0899
Fax: 418 544-8429
cfdm@cfdm.qc.ca
http://cfdm.qc.ca
Centre de géomatique du Québec
Résidence Tremblay, 2e étage local T-2011
534, rue Jacques-Cartier Est
Saguenay (Québec) G7H 1Z6
Tel.: 418 698-5995
Fax: 418 698-4108
cgq@cgq.qc.ca
http://www.cgq.qc.ca/
Centre de haute technologie Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean inc. (CHT)
3780, rue Panet
Jonquière (Québec) G7X 0E5
Tel.: 418 695-3132
Fax: 418 695-3340
info@innovation02.ca
http://www.innovation02.ca
Centre de production automatisée
3780, rue Panet
Jonquière (Québec) G7X 0E5
Tel.: 418 542-0307
Fax: 418 542-6818
info@solutionCPA.com
http://www.solutioncpa.com/
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l'aluminium (CQRDA)
637, boulevard Talbot, bureau 102
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 6A4
Tel.: 418 545-5520
Fax: 418 693-9279
info@cqrda.ca
http://www.cqrda.com
Coopérative de développement régional du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
3885, boulevard Harvey, bureau 407
Jonquière (Québec) G7X 9B1
Tel.: 418 542-7222
Fax: 418 542-7366
info@cdrsisj.qc.ca
http://www.cdrslsj.coop/
Conférence régionale des élus (CRE)
2155, rue Peltrie
Jonquière (Québec) G8A 2A1
Tel.: 418 547-2102
Fax: 418 547-2565
lacreslsj@lacre.ca
http://www.creslsj.ca/ (In French only)
Conseil régional de la culture du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
414, rue Collard Ouest
Alma (Québec) G8B 1N2
Tel.: 418 662-6623
Fax: 418 662-1071
crc-sl@cgocable.ca
http://www.ccr-sl.qc.ca
Corporation des Femmes d'affaires du Saguenay
P.O.Box 1764
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 6Z6
Tel.: 418 693-2624
information@femmesaffaires.qc.ca
http://www.femmesaffaires.qc.ca/
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/index.asp?action=region&idRegion=2
Fonds d'entraide communautaire Inc.
240, rue Bossé
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7J 1L9
Tel.: 418 698-1176
Fax: 418 543-9912
huotfrance77@hotmail.com
http://www.fondsentraidecommunautaire.org/index.php/fec/
Fonds régional Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
2679, boulevard du Royaume, bureau 130
Jonquière (Québec) G7S 5T1
Tel.: 418 699-1485, 1 888 699-1485
Fax: 418 699-1187
info@sag.fondsreg.com
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/internetf
ondsreg.nsf/PortailFreg?openForm
Groupement des chefs d'entreprises
Tel.: 418 666-0868
http://www.groupement.ca
Palais de justice – Alma
725, rue Harvey Ouest
Alma (Québec) G8B 1P5
Tel.: 418 668-3334
Fax: 418 662-3697
Palais de justice – Chibougamau
860, 3e Rue
Chibougamau (Québec) G8P 1P9
Tel.: 418 748-6411
Fax: 418 748-4031
Palais de justice – Roberval
750, boulevard Saint-Joseph
Roberval (Québec) G8H 2L5
Tel.: 418 275-3666
Fax: 418 275-6169
Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent
91, rue Notre-Dame
Rivière-Éternité (Québec) G0V 1P0
Tel.: 418 272-1509, ext. 0
Fax: 418 272-1516
parc.saguenay@sepaq.com
http://www.parcmarin.qc.ca/1508_an.html
Promotion Saguenay
295, rue Racine Est, C.P. 1023
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 5G4
Tel.: 418 698-3157, 1 800 463-6565
Fax: 418 698-3279
info@promotionsaguenay.qc.ca
Regroupement Action Jeunesse 02
2155, rue de la Peltrie
Jonquière (Québec) G8A 2A1
Tel.: 418 547-2102, ext. 238
Fax: 418 547-2565
slsamson@raj-02.qc.ca
http://www.raj-02.qc.ca
SERDEX International
877, avenue du Pont N.
Alma (Québec) G8B 7B6
Tel.: 418 668-5500
Fax: 418 668-5534
http://www.serdex.com
Société de développement Économique IInu
1427, rue Ouiatchouan
Mashteuiatsh (Québec) G0W 2H0
Tel.: 418 275-5757
Fax: 418 275-1096
info@sdei.ca
http://www.sdei.ca
Société de la Vallée de l'Aluminium
100, rue Saint-Joseph Sud, bureau 205
Alma (Québec) G8B 7A6
Tel.: 418 669-0003
Fax: 418 669-2263
info@valuminium.ca
http://www.valuminium.ca
Société d'intervention urbaine de Chicoutimi-Jonquière Inc.
508, rue Saint-Augustin, C.P. 1082
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 5G4
Tel.: 418 545-7482
Fax: 418 543-9912
http://www.siu-cj.org/accueil.htm
Tourisme Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean
455 Racine Est, bureau 101
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 1T5
Tel.: 418 543-9778, 1 800 253-8387
Fax: 418 543-1805
info@tourismesaglac.net
http://www.saguenaylacsaintjean.net/defaultz.asp
4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS
Saguenay Lac St-Jean Regional Portal
http://www.saguenaylacsaintjean.gouv.qc.ca
Canada Economic Development Portal for the Saguenay Lac St-Jean Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Program
mesServices/strategie_14.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
Hours of operation:
Regulars Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Summer Hours: (from June 25 to Labour Day) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Documentation Centre (Library) Hours for On-Site Research: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Ressources Entreprises
Suite 290
2014 Cyrille-Duquet Street
Québec, Quebec G1N 4N6
Telephone: 418 649-INFO (4636)
Fax: 418 682-1144
Toll-free (information): 1-800-322-INFO (4636)
E-mail: ressourcesentreprises@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ressourcesentreprises.org
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