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Entrepreneurship Assistance – Mauricie (Region 04)

Last Verified: 2008-02-04

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?

100, Laviolette, 3e étage
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5S9
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/

Édifice Capitanal
100, Laviolette, bureau 114
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5S9
Tel.: 819 371-6617, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 819 371-6960

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)

100, Laviolette, bureau 315
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5S9
Tel.: 819 371-6001
Fax: 819 371-6984
drmcq@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)

5195, rue Des Forges, bureau 102
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8Y 4Z3
Tel.: 819 371-6761, 1 888 222-6272
Fax: 819 371-6976
dr04m@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

225, rue Des Forges, bureau 400
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 2G7
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 your local office or visit http://www.fadq.qc.ca/index.php?id=1086&no;_cache=1&=&L;=1

5195, rue Des Forges, bureau 01
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8Y 4Z3
Tel.: 819 371-6609, 1 800 749-3646
Fax: 819 371-6970
trois-rivieres@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

100, Laviolette, 1er étage
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5S9
Tel.: 819 371-6581
Fax: 819 371-6987
mauricie@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

Trois-Rivières
100, Laviolette, RC 26
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5S9
Tel.: 1 877 644-4545
Louiseville
649, boul. Saint-Laurent Est
Louiseville (Québec) J5V 1J1
Tel.: 1 877 644-4545

Sainte-Thècle
301, rue Saint-Jacques, bureau 101
Sainte-Thècle (Québec)
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

1500, rue Royale, bureau 150
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 6E6
Tel.: 819 371-5215
Fax: 819 371-5220

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

Mauricie
Édifice La Promenade
444, 5e Rue, bureau 200
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 1E6
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 819 536-7063
Louiseville
507, rue Marcel
Louiseville (Québec) J5V 1N1
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 819 228-3848

La Tuque
290, rue St-Joseph
La Tuque (Québec) G9X 3Z8
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 819 523-6028

Trois-Rivières
55, rue Des Forges
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 6A8
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 819 379-3085


Notre-Dame-de-Montauban
421, rue Principale
Notre-Dame-de-Montauban (Québec)
G0X 1W0
Tel.: 819 536-5633



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

Immeuble Bourg du Fleuve
25, rue Des Forges, bureau 413
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 2G4
Tel.: 819 371-5182, 1 800 567-8637
Fax: 819 371-5186

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 de Maskinongé
653, boul. St-Laurent Est
Louiseville (Québec) J5V 1J1
Tel.: 819 228-2744, 1 877 337-2744
Fax: 819 228-3142
information@cld-maskinonge.qc.ca
http://www.cld-maskinonge.qc.ca/
CLD de Shawinigan
522, 5e Rue, bureau 111, C.P. 395
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 6V1
Tel.: 819 537-7249, 1 888 855-6673
Fax: 819 537-6260
info@cldshawiningan.qc.ca
http://www.cldshawinigan.qc.ca/ 

SDE de Trois-Rivières (CLD)
370, rue Des Forges, bureau 100
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 2H1
Tel.: 819 374-4061, 1 877 374-4061
Fax: 819 373-6511
info@sdetr.com
http://www.sdetr.com

CLD de Mékinac
560, rue Notre-Dame
Saint-Tite (Québec) G0X 3H0
Tel.: 418 365-6365
Fax: 418 365-5715
cldmekinac@cldmekinac.com  
http://www.cldmekinac.com

CLD Chenaux
630, rue Principale
St-Luc de Vincennes (Québec)
G0X 3K0
Tel.: 819 295-5115, 1 866 295-5115
Fax: 819 295-5117
info@clddeschenaux.ca

CLD du Haut-St-Maurice
373, rue St-Joseph
La Tuque (Québec) G9X 1L5
Tel.: 819 523-6111 poste 2625
Fax: 819 523-8246
cldhsm@cldhsm.qc.ca
http://www.cldhsm.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 your local CLE or visit http://www.mess.gouv.qc.ca/services-a-la-clientele/centre-local-emploi/Index_en.asp

Direction régionale
225, rue Des Forges, 5e étage
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5Z5
Tel.: 819 371-4945, 1 800 567-7959
Fax: 819 371-6509
CLE Cap-de-la-Madeleine
165, boul. Sainte-Madeleine, bureau 4
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8T 3L7
Tel.: 819 371-6031, 1 800 263-0214
Fax: 819 371-6613

CLE Grand-Mère
401, 5e Avenue, bureau 10
Grand-Mère (Québec) G9T 2M3
Tel.: 819 538-0762, 1 800 263-9829
Fax: 819 538-8405

CLE La Tuque
655, rue Desbiens
La Tuque (Québec) G9X 4G9
Tel.: 819 523-9541, 1 800 567-4449
Fax: 819 523-9823

CLE Louiseville
511, avenue Marcel
Louiseville (Québec) J5V 1N1
Tel.: 819 228-9465, 1 800 567-7635
Fax: 819 228-8893

CLE Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan
213, de l'Église
Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan (Québec) G0X 2R0
Tel.: 418 362-2850, 1 877 833-3224
Fax: 418 362-2462

CLE Sainte-Thècle
301, Saint-Jacques, bureau 101
Sainte-Thècle (Québec) G0X 3G0
Tel.: 418 289-2405, 1 877 314-8152
Fax: 418 289-3261

CLE Shawinigan
212, 6e Rue, bureau 1.17
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 8M5
Tel.: 819 536-2601, 1 800 663-3059
Fax: 819 537-1934

CLE Trois-Rivières
225, rue Des Forges, 1er étage,
bureau 100
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 6N4
Tel.: 819 371-6880, 1 800 668-6538
Fax: 819 371-6875
 

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 Centre-de-la-Mauricie
812, avenue des Cèdres
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 1P2
Tel.: 819 537-5107
Fax: 819 537-5109
info@sadccm.ca
http://sadccm.ca
SADC du Haut-Saint-Maurice inc.
290, rue Saint-Joseph
La Tuque (Québec) G9X 3Z8
Tel.: 819 523-4227
Fax: 819 523-5722
info-sadchsm@ciril.qc.ca
http://www.sadchsm.qc.ca/

SADC de la MRC Maskinongé
651, boul. Saint-Laurent Est, bureau 300
Louiseville (Québec) J5V 1J1
Tel.: 819 228-5921
Fax: 819 228-0497
info@sadcmaskinonge.qc.ca
http://www.sadcmaskinonge.qc.ca

SADC Vallée de la Batiscan
54, rue Goulet
Saint-Stanislas (Québec) G0X 3E0
Tel.: 418 328-4200
Fax: 418 328-4201
sadcvb@globetrotter.net
http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/vallee-batiscan

CAE des 3 Rivières inc.
370, rue Des Forges, bureau 300
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 2H1
Tel.: 819 378-6000
Fax: 819 378-2019
cae@cae3r.com
http://www.cae3r.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 Shawinigan
525, 3e Rue, C.P. 132
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 6T8
Tel.: 819 537-3358
Fax: 819 537-5956
info@cjeshawinigan.org
http://www.cjeshawinigan.org  
CJE Francheville
580, rue Barkoff, suite 300
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8T 9T7
Tel.: 819 376-0179
Fax: 819 376-5290
carrefour.jeunesse@cjefrancheville.qc.ca
http://www.cjefrancheville.qc.ca

CJE Haut Saint-Maurice
290, rue Saint-Joseph, C.P. 194
La Tuque (Québec) G9X 3P2
Tel.: 819 523-9274, 1 877 266-6253
Fax: 819-523-9301
carrefour.jeunesse@sympatico.ca
http://www.cje-hsm.qc.ca

CJE Maskinongé
121, Petite Rivière, local 16
Louiseville (Québec) J5V 2H3
Tel.: 819 228-0676, 1 877 266-6253
Fax: 819 228-0674
info@cjemaskinonge.qc.ca
http://www.cjemaskinonge.qc.ca

CJE Mékinac
581, Saint-Paul, bureau 101
Saint-Tite (Québec) G0X 3H0
Tel.: 418 365-7070, 1 877 266-6253
Fax: 418 365-3337
cjemek@globetrotter.net
http://www.cjemekinac.org/ 
 

3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others

Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
56A, Fusey
Cap de la Madeleine (Québec) G8T 2T7
Tel.: 819 694-9555
Fax: 819 694-9556
mauricie@afeas.qc.ca
http://www.afeas.qc.ca

Centre national en électrochimie et en technologies environnementales inc.
2263, avenue du Collège
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 6V8
Tel.: 819 539-8508
Fax: 819 539-8880
morthon@cnete.qc.ca
http://www.cnete.qc.ca/

Centre Intégré de fonderie et de métallurgie
3247, rue Foucher
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8Z 1M6
Tel.: 819 376-8707
Fax: 819 376-0229
http://www.cifm.net/default.asp?c_langue=_en&id_categorie=7

Centre spécialisé en pâtes et papiers
3351, boulevard des Forges, C.P. 500
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5H7
Tel.: 819 376-5011 poste 4514
Fax: 819 376-5148
http://www.cspp.net/fr/index.html

Coopérative de développement Centre-du-Québec/Mauricie (CDCQM)
2000, boulevard des Récollets, C.P. 564
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5H5
Tel.: 819 370-6630
Fax: 819 370-6632
info@cdcqm.coop
http://www.cdcqm.coop/index.php

Conférence régionale des élus (CRÉ)
3450, boul. Gene-H.-Kruger, bureau 200
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 4M3
Tel.: 819 691-4969
Fax: 819 691-4960
crem@cre-mauricie.qc.ca
http://www.cre-mauricie.qc.ca/portail/inde
x.aspx?sect=0&module=5&module2=1&MenuID=672&CPage=1

Corporation de développement économique communautaire de Trois-Rivières (ECOF)
1060, rue St-François Xavier
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 1R8
Tel.: 819 373-1473
Fax: 819 373-7711
ecof@ecof.qc.ca
http://www.ecof.qc.ca/

Conseil de la culture et des communications de la Mauricie
Édifice Ameau
118, rue Radisson, bureau 500
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 2C4
Tel.: 819 374-3242
Fax: 819 374-2649
info@culturemauricie.ca
http://www.culturemauricie.ca

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/indexfccq.asp?actionlien=cmfccq

Fem entrepreneuriat
7175, rue Marion, bureau 100
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5Z9
Tel.: 819 370-1693
Fax: 819 370-6448
info@fem-mauricie.ca
http://www.fem-mauricie.ca/

Fonds communautaire d'emprunt de la Mauricie
Cercles d'emprunt de la Mauricie

743, rue St-Maurice
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 3P5
Tel.: 819 371-9050
Fax: 819 371-7968
fcem@fcem.qc.ca
http://www.fcem.qc.ca

Fonds de développement économique La Prade/Trois-Rivières inc.
370, rue Des Forges, bureau 300
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 2H1
Tel.: 819 376-6360
Fax: 819 376-2019
http://www.fondslapradetr.ca

Fonds régional de solidarité Mauricie / Centre-du-Québec (FTQ)
7080, boulevard Marion, bureau 205
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 6G4
Tel.: 819 370-3368
Fax: 819 370-1512
info@mbf.fondsreg.com
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/internetfonds
reg.nsf/0/319466DDCC8E67B8852571A8006709DE?openDocument

Forum Jeunesse Mauricie
1, rue Fusey, 3e étage
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8T 2T2
Tel.: 819 697-3993
Fax: 819 697-3436
http://www.forumjeunessemauricie.com

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

Jeune Chambre de commerce de la Mauricie
1193, Laviolette
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 1W1
Tel.: 819 372-1411
Fax: 819 373-3798
info@jccm.qc.ca
http://www.jccm.qc.ca/index.asp

Palais de justice – Shawinigan
212, 6e Rue
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 8B6
Tel.: 819 536-2571
Fax: 819 536-2992

Parc national de la Mauricie
702, 5e Rue, C.P. 160
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 6T9
Tel.: 819 538-3232
Fax: 819 536-3661
http://www.parcscanada.gc.ca/pn-np/qc/mauricie/index_F.asp

Port de Trois-Rivières
1545, du Fleuve, bureau 300
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 6K4
Tel.: 819 378-2887
Fax: 819 378-2487
adm_gen@porttr.com
http://www.porttr.com

Technopole Vallée du Saint-Maurice
Pavillon Suzor-Coté – UQTR
3351, boul. des Forges, C.P. 500
Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5H7
Tel.: 819 376-5114
Fax: 819 376-5117
sophie.hubert@uqtr.ca
http://www.technopolevsm.com/

Tourisme Mauricie
795, 5e Rue, local 102
Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 1G2
Tel.: 819 536-3334, 1 800 567-7603
Fax: 819 536-3373
info@tourismemauricie.com
http://www.tourismemauricie.com/portail/index.aspx?page=1

4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS

Mauricie Regional Portal
http://www.mauricie.gouv.qc.ca/

Canada Economic Development Portal for the Mauricie Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Progra
mmesServices/strategie_8.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

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this document is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. Users concerned about the reliability of the information should consult directly with the source, or seek legal counsel.

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