Entrepreneurship Assistance – Estrie (Region 05)

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?

200, rue Belvédère Nord, bureau 3.10
3e étage
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 4A9
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/

200, rue Belvédère Nord, bureau 4.05
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 4A9
Tel.: 819 820-3205, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 819 820-3929

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)

225, rue Frontenac, bureau 410
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 1K1
Tel.: 819 820-3007
Fax: 819 820-3930
dre@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)

4260, boul. Bourque
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1N 2A5
Tel.: 819 820-3001
Fax: 819 820-3942
dir.reg.estrie@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

2665, King Ouest, 4e étage
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1L 2H5
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.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/ministere/index.asp

4260, boul. Bourque, bureau 1.20
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1N 4B3
Tel.: 819 820-3393, 1 800 749-3646
Fax: 819 820-3925
sherbrooke@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

770, rue Goretti
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1E 3H4
Tel.: 819 820-3882
Fax: 819 820-3958
estrie@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

Sherbrooke 3425, rue King Ouest, bureau 120 Sherbrooke (Québec) J1L 1P8 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545	Cookshire-Eaton 89, rue du Parc Cookshire-Eaton (Québec) J0B 1M0 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545
Stanstead 674, rue Dufferin Stanstead (Québec) J0B 3E0 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

2532, rue King Ouest
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1J 2E8
Tel.: 819 564-5700
Fax: 819 564-4276

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

Cantons de l'est 124, rue Wellington Nord Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5X8 Tel.: 819 564-5864, 1 877 564 5864 Fax: 819 564-5769	Asbestos 309, Chassé, bureau 204 Asbestos (Québec) J1T 2B4 Tel.: 819 564-5864, 1 877 564-5864 Fax: 819 879-2501
Coaticook 14, Adams, bureau 300 Coaticook (Québec) J1A 1K3 Tel.: 819 564-5864, 1 877 564-5864 Fax: 819 849-9683	Lac Mégantic 4336, rue Laval Lac Mégantic (Québec) G6B 1B8 Tel.: 819 564-5864 Fax: 819 583-0944
Magog 1700, rue Sherbrooke 100A, C.P. 2500 Magog (Québec) J1X 5B4 Tel.: 819 564-5864, 1 877 564-5864 Fax: 819 843-5427

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

Place Andrew Paton
65, rue Belvédère Nord, bureau 240
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 4A7
Tel.: 819 564-5904, 1 800 567-6084
Fax: 819 564-5912

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 Coaticoook 14, rue Adams, bureau 301 Coaticook (Québec) J1A 1K3 Tel.: 819 849-7014 Fax: 819 849-9683 cld@cldmrccoaticook.qc.ca http://www.cldmrccoaticook.qc.ca	CLD de la MRC du Granit 4675, rue Roberge, C.P. 155 Lac-Mégantic (Québec) G6B 2S6 Tel.: 819 583-4411 Fax: 819 583-5344 cldgranit@megantic.net http://www.cldgranit.qc.ca
CLD de la MRC de Memphrémagog 281, rue des Pins Magog (Québec) J1X 2J1 Tel.: 819 843-8273 Fax: 819 843-8868 cld@cldmemphremagog.com http://cldmemphremagog.com	CLD du Haut-St-François 61, rue Laurier East Angus (Québec) J0B 1R0 Tel.: 819 832-4914 Fax: 819 832-4657 cldhsf@mrchsf.com http://www.mrchsf.com/cld
Société de développement économique de Sherbrooke (SDÉS) 1308, boul. de Portland, C.P. 1355 Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5L9 Tel.: 819 821-5577, 1 877 211-5326 Fax: 819 822-6021 sdes@sdes.ca http://www.sdes.ca	CLD de la MRC du Val-Saint-François 300, rue Parc Industriel Windsor (Québec) J1S 2T2 Tél . : 819 845-7871 Fax: 819 845-2472 info@cldvalsf.ca http://www.cldvalsf.ca
CLD de la MRC d'Asbestos 309, rue Chassé Asbestos (Québec) J1T 2B4 Tel.: 819 879-6643 Fax: 819 879-5188 cld.asbestos@mrcasbestos.com http://www.cldasbestos.com

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 891, rue Bowen Sud Sherbrooke (Québec) J1G 2G3 Tel.: 819 569-9761, 1 866 283-1114 Fax: 819 566-0005	CLE Asbestos 597, boul. Simoneau Asbestos (Québec) J1T 4G7 Tel.: 819 879-7141, 1 800 205-7141 Fax: 819 879-4180
CLE Coaticook 29, rue Main Est, bureau 201 Coaticook (Québec) J1A 1N1 Tel.: 819 849-7080, 1 800 567-4385 Fax: 819 849-3449	CLE East Angus 120, rue Angus Nord East Angus (Québec) J0B 1R0 Tel.: 819 832-2403, 1 800 363-1539 Fax: 819 832-4478
CLE Lac-Mégantic 5527, Frontenac, bureau 111 Lac-Mégantic (Québec) G6B 1H6 Tel.: 819 583-1500, 1 800 567-0632 Fax: 819 583-2683	CLE Magog 1700, rue Sherbrooke, bureau 235A Magog (Québec) J1X 5B4 Tel.: 819 843-6588, 1 800 363-4531 Fax: 819 843-8278
CLE Sherbrooke-Est 1235, rue King Est Sherbrooke (Québec) J1G 1E6 Tel.: 819 820-3680, 1 800 567-8423 Fax: 819 820-3231	CLE Sherbrooke-Ouest 2130, rue King Ouest Sherbrooke (Québec) J1J 4P2 Tel.: 819 820-3411, 1 800 268-3411 Fax: 819 820-3212
CLE Windsor 3, rue Saint-Georges Windsor (Québec) J1S 1J2 Tel.: 819 845-2717, 1 800 563-9127 Fax: 819 845-4999

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 Haut-Saint-François 47, rue Angus Nord East Angus (Québec) J0B 1R0 Tel.: 819 832-2447, 1 877 473-7232 Fax: 819 832-1831 sadc_haut-saint-francois@ciril.qc.ca http://www.sadchsf.qc.ca	SADC d'Asbestos 309, rue Chassé Asbestos (Québec) J1T 2B4 Tel.: 819 879-7147 Fax: 819 879-5188 sadc@mrcasbestos.com http://www.sadcasbestos.com/
SADC Coaticook 38, rue Child, bureau 140 Coaticook (Québec) J1A 2B1 Tel.: 819 849-3053 Fax: 819 849-7393 sadccoat@videotron.ca http://www.regioncoaticook.qc.ca/sadc	SADC Mégantic 5137, rue Frontenac Lac-Mégantic (Québec) G6B 1H2 Tel.: 819 583-5332 Fax: 819 583-5957 sadc_megantic@ciril.qc.ca http://www.sadcmegantic.ca
CAE Memphrémagog 101, rue du Moulin, bureau 206 Place du Moulinier Magog (Québec) J1X 4A1 Tel.: 819 843-4342 Fax: 819 843-4393 cae_memphremagog@ciril.qc.ca http://www.caememphre.com	CAE Val-Saint-François 745, rue Gouin Richmond (Québec) J0B 2H0 Tel.: 819 826-6571 Fax: 819 826-6281 info@caevsf.com http://www.caevsf.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 du Granit 3639, rue Laval Lac Mégantic (Québec) G6B 1A5 Tel.: 819 583-1101, 1 877 583-2081 Fax: 819 583-2084 intro-cje@megantic.net http://www.introcje.ca	CJE Memphrémagog 29, rue des Pins Magog (Québec) J1X 2H6 Tel.: 819 843-3007 Fax: 819 843-2974 cjeom@abacom.com http://www.cjememphremagog.qc.ca
CJE de la MRC de Coaticook 14, rue Adams, bureau 303 Coaticook (Québec) J1A 1K3 Tel.: 819 849-0440 Fax: 819 849-9683 cje@cjemrccoaticook.qc.ca http://www.cjemrccoaticook.qc.ca	CJE Comté de Richmond 309, rue Chassé, bureau 205 Asbestos (Québec) J1T 2B4 Tel.: 819 879-7667, 1 888 524-4446 Fax: 819 879-7448 accueilcje@cgocable.ca http://www.cjerichmond.qc.ca
CJE Sherbrooke 20, rue Wellington Nord Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5B7 Tel.: 819 565-2722 Fax: 819 565-3739 cje@cje-sherbrooke.qc.ca http://www.cje-sherbrooke.qc.ca	CJE Haut-Saint-Francois 75, rue Angus Nord East Angus (Québec) J0B 1R0 Tel.: 819 832-1513, 1 877 772-1513 Fax: 819 832-1533 cje.hsf@cjehsf.qc.ca http://www.mrchsf.com/cjehsf

3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others

Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
5182, boul. Bourque
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1N 1H4
Tel.: 819 864-4186
Fax: 819 864-4186
estrie@afeas.qc.ca
http://www.afeas.qc.ca

Biomed Développement
3201, rue Jean-Mignault
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1E 4K8
Tel.: 819 340-3140
Fax: 819 340-3141
http://www.biomed.ca

Centre de développement des biotechnologies (CDB) de Sherbrooke
3201, rue Jean-Mignault
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1E 4K8
Tel.: 819 340-3140
Fax: 819 340-3141
biomed@biomed.ca
http://www.biomed.ca/

Centre d'entrepreneurship Dobson Lagassé
Université Bishop's
2600, rue du Collège
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1M 0C8
Tel.: 819 822-9600 ext. 2701
Fax: 819 822-9731
entrepdb@ubishop.ca
http://www.ubishops.ca/dobson-lagasse/accueil.html

Centre de productique intégrée du Québec inc.
720, rue Longpré
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1G 4L3
Tel.: 819 822-8998
Fax: 819 823-9864
info@productique.qc.ca
http://www.productique.qc.ca/

Conférence régionale des élus (CRÉ)
230, rue King Ouest, bureau 300
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 1P9
Tel.: 819 563-1911
Fax: 819 563-7800
creestrie@creestrie.qc.ca
http://www.creestrie.qc.ca/

Conseil de la culture de l'Estrie
17, rue Belvédère Nord
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 4A7
Tel.: 819 563-2744
Fax: 819 563-2838
crce@videotron.ca
http://www.cultureestrie.org/

Coopérative de développement régional de l'Estrie (CDR-Estrie)
550, rue Dufferin
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 4N1
Tel.: 819 566-0234
Fax: 819 566-2406
cdrestrie@cdrestrie.com
http://www.cdre.fcdrq.coop/ 

Corporation de développement communautaire de Sherbrooke (CDC)
1255, Daniel, bureau 207
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5X3
Tel.: 819 821-5807
Fax: 819 822-6016
cdc@cdcdesherbrooke.com
http://www.cdcdesherbrooke.com/

Corporation de développement économique communautaire de Sherbrooke (CDEC)
891, rue Bowen Sud
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1G 2G3
Tel.: 819 563-1600
Fax: 819 563-3342
cdec@abacom.com
http://www.cdec-sherbrooke.qc.ca 

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/index.asp?action=region&idRegion=5

Fonds régional de solidarité FTQ Estrie
2100, rue King Ouest, bureau 140
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1J 2E8
Tel.: 819 829-2220
Fax: 819 829-2263
info@est.fondsreg.com
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/internetfo
ndsreg.nsf/0/545E0461D586387A852571F7005024F4?openDocument

Forum jeunesse Estrie
230, rue King Ouest, bureau 300
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 1P9
Tel.: 819 563-1911
Fax: 819 563-7800
cjeuness@abacom.com
http://www.forumjeunesseestrie.qc.ca/

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

Maison régionale de l'industrie
1520, rue King Ouest
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1J 2C2
Tel.: 819 566-5235
http://www.planetestrie.com/

Option Réseau Estrie inc.
C.P. 872
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5L1
Tel.: 819 569-7746
ore@ore.qc.ca
http://www.ore.qc.ca/

Palais de justice – Lac-Mégantic
Hôtel de ville
5527, rue Frontenac, bureau 316
Lac-Mégantic (Québec) G6B 1H6
Tel.: 819 583-1268
Fax: 819 583-0703

Pro-Gestion Estrie
93, Wellington Nord
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5B6
Tel.: 819 822-6162
Fax: 819 822-6045
information@progestion.qc.ca
http://www.progestion.qc.ca/

Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec inc.
982, rue Stanley
Sherbrooke (Québec)
Tel.: 819 346-0833
Fax: 819 346-0833
sgiroux@lacapitale.com
http://www.rfaq.ca

Société Innovatech du sud du Québec
2100, rue King Ouest, bureau 20
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1J 2E8
Tel.: 819 820-3305
Fax: 819 820-3320
isq@isq.qc.ca
http://www.isq.qc.ca/ 

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
20, Don-Bosco Sud
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1L 1W4
Tel.: 819 820-2020, 1 800 355-5755
Fax: 819 566-4445
tce@atrce.com
http://www.tourismecantons.qc.ca/

Université de Sherbrooke – Institut d'entrepreneuriat
2500, boulevard de l'Université
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1
Tel.: 819 821-8000 ext. 63316
Fax: 819 821-7396

4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS

Estrie Regional Portal
http://www.estrie.gouv.qc.ca/

Canada Economic Development Portal for the Estrie Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Pro
grammesServices/strategie_5.asp?LANG=EN 

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

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

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