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Entrepreneurship Assistance – Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Region 11)
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?
500, rue Daigneault, bureau 10 A
C.P. 156
Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0
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/
500, avenue Daigneault, bureau 10 A
C.P. 1360
Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0
Tel.: 418 689-2019, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 418 689-4108
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)
146, avenue de Grand-Pré
Bonaventure (Québec) G0C 1E0
Tel.: 418 534-4431
Fax: 418 534-4564
drgim@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)
34, boulevard Perron Ouest, C.P. 524
Caplan (Québec) G0C 1H0
Tel.: 418 388-2282, 1 877 221-7038
Fax: 418 388-2834
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
212, avenue Belzile, bureau 250
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 3C3
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
34-A, boulevard Perron Ouest, C.P. 500
Caplan (Québec) G0C 1H0
Tel.: 418 388-2689, 1 800 749-3646
Fax: 418 388-2926
caplan@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
124, 1re Avenue Ouest
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 1C5
Tel.: 418 763-3301
Fax: 418 763-7810
gaspesie-iles-de-la-madeleine@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
| Gaspé 96, montée Sandy-Beach 1er étage, bureau 1.02 Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2W4 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545 |
Chandler 101, rue Commerciale Ouest Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545 |
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Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine 224, chemin Principal, bureau 100 Cap-aux-Meules (Québec) G4T 1C7 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
391, boul. Jessop, RC
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1M9
Tel.: 418 722-3304
Fax: 418 722-3362
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
| Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Édifice Frédérica Giroux 98, de la Reine, 2e étage Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2V4 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 368-2785 |
Chandler 75, boul. René-Lévesque Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 689-4900 |
Matapédia 1, rue de l'hôtel de ville Matapédia (Québec) G0C 1V0 C.P. 207 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877-844-3331 Fax: 418 368-2785 |
New Carlisle 208, Gérard D. Lévesque New Carlisle (Québec) G0C 1Z0 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 368-2785 |
Saint-Maxime du Mont-Louis 18, 10e rue Est, C.P. 190 Mont-Louis (Québec) G0E 1T0 Tel.: 418 368-3331 Fax: 418 368-2785 |
Grande-Vallée 3, St-François Xavier Est Grande-Vallée (Québec) G0E 1K0 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 368-2785 |
New Richmond Carrefour Baie-des-Chaleurs 122, boul. Perron Ouest, 2e étage New Richmond (Québec) G0C 2B0 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 392-4346 |
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 119, 3e Avenue Ouest Ste-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 1K4 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 763-7414 |
Îles-de-la-Madeleine 380, Principale, bureau 200 Cap-aux-Meules (Québec) G4T 1S2 Tel.: 418 368-3331, 1 877 844-3331 Fax: 418 986-2764 |
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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 your local office or visit
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/General/main.asp?LANG=EN
Place Jacques-Cartier
120, de la Reine, 3e étage
Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2S1
Tel.: 418 368-5870, 1 866 368-0044
Fax: 418 368-6256
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 des Îles-de-la-Madeleine 735, chemin Principal, bureau 204 Cap-aux-Meules (Québec) G4T 1G8 Tel.: 418 986-2225 Fax: 418 986-4874 info@clddesiles.ca http://www.clddesiles.ca |
CLD de la Côte de Gaspé 19, rue Adams, bureau 208A, C.P. 5030 Gaspé (Québec) G4X 1E5 Tel.: 418 368-7000, 1 866 368-7100 Fax: 418 368-8181 cldgaspe@gp.cgocable.ca http://www.cotedegaspe.com |
CLD de La Haute-Gaspésie 464, boul. Ste-Anne Ouest, bureau 100 Ste-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 1T5 Tel.: 418 763-2530 Fax: 418 763-2531 cldhautegaspesie@globetrotter.net http://www.cldgaspesie.com/ |
CLD du territoire de la MRC du Rocher-Percé 129, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, C.P. 728 Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 Tel.: 418 689-6678 Fax: 418 689-5807 cldperce@globetrotter.net |
CLD de la MRC de Bonaventure 51, rue Notre-Dame, C.P. 338 New-Carlisle (Québec) G0C 1Z0 Tel.: 418 752-3333 Fax: 418 752-3065 cldbonav@globetrotter.net |
CLD de la MRC d'Avignon 303, route 132 Ouest, C.P. 5030 St-Omer (Québec) G0C 2Z0 Tel.: 418 364-2000 Fax: 418 364-2002 cld.avignon@globetrotter.net |
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 11, rue de la Cathédrale Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2W1 Tel.: 418 360-8100, 1 800 463-2264 Fax: 418 360-8008 |
CLE de la Haute-Gaspésie 39, boul. Sainte-Anne Ouest Saint-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 1R2 Tel.: 418 763-3391, 1 800 663-3595 Fax: 418 763-2229 |
CLE Bonaventure 151, avenue Grand-Pré, C.P. 400 Bonaventure (Québec) G0C 1E0 Tel.: 418 534-2823 Fax: 418 534-2730 |
CLE Les îles-de-la-Madeleine 120, chemin Gros-Cap Cap-aux-Meules (Québec) G4T 1X8 Tel.: 418 986-4411 Fax: 418 986-5905 |
CLE Avignon 314, boul. Perron, bureau A Carleton (Québec) G0C 1J0 Tel.: 418 364-3324, 1 877 229-0541 Fax: 418 364-6436 |
CLE Rocher Percé 101, rue Commerciale Ouest Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 Tel.: 418 689-2201 Fax: 418 689-5745 |
CLE La Côte-de-Gaspé 96, Montée Sandy Beach, bureau 2.11 Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2V5 Tel.: 418 360-8241, 1 800 663-3647 Fax: 418 360-8944 |
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 Baie-des-Chaleurs 122, boul. Perron Ouest, New-Richmond (Québec) G0C 2B0 Tel.: 418 392-5014, 1 877 392-5014 Fax: 418 392-5425 info@sadcbc.ca http://www.sadcbc.ca |
SADC du Rocher-Percé 129, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, C.P. 186 Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 Tel.: 418 689-5699 Fax: 418 689-5556 sadc@globetrotter.qc.ca http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/perce/ |
SADC de Gaspé 15, rue Adams, bureau 200 Gaspé (Québec) G4X 1E5 Tel.: 418 368-2906 Fax: 418 368-3927 sadcgasp@globetrotter.net http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/gaspe |
SADC de Gaspé-Nord Édifice des Monts, 1er étage 10G, boul. Sainte-Anne Ouest Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 1P3 Tel.: 418 763-5355, 1 877 463-5355 Fax: 418 763-2933 sadcgn@globetrotter.net http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/gaspenord |
SADC des Iles-de-la-Madeleine 735, chemin Principal, bureau 203 Cap-aux-Meules (Québec) G4T 1G8 Tel.: 418 986-4601 Fax: 418 986-4874 sadc_iles@ciril.qc.ca http://www.sadcim.qc.ca |
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 Îles-de-la-Madeleine 625, chemin Principal Cap-aux-Meules, Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Québec) G4T 1G3 Tel.: 418 986-2536 Fax: 418 986-2522 info@cjedesiles.qc.ca http://www.cjedesiles.qc.ca |
CJE du Rocher-Percé 129, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, C.P. 2160 Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 Tel.: 418 689-6402 Fax: 418 689-4306 cje.rocherperce@globetrotter.net |
CJE Avignon-Bonaventure 146-B-D, avenue Grand-Pré Bonaventure (Québec) G0C 1E0 Tel.: 418 534-3993 Fax: 418 534-3740 cjebona@globetrotter.qc.ca |
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3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others
Accès micro-crédit Baie-des-Chaleurs
138, route 132 Ouest
New Richmond (Québec) G0C 2B0
Tel.: 418 392-5008
Fax: 418 392-6396
cldbonav.ambroise@globetrotter.net
Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
49, St-Jean Baptiste Ouest
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 4J2
Tel.: 418 723-7116
Fax: 418 723-7166
bas-st-laurent-gaspesie@afeas.qc.ca
http://www.afeas.qc.ca
Centre collégial de transfert de technologie des pêches
Centre spécialisé des pêches
Case postale 220
Grande-Rivière (Québec) G0C 1V0
Tel.: 418 385-2241
Fax: 418 385-2888
http://www.cgaspesie.qc.ca/peches/ccttp.php
Coopérative de développement régional de la Gaspésie-Les-Îles
114F, boulevard Perron Ouest
New-Richmond (Québec) G0C 2B0
Tel.: 418 392-6741, 1 866 392-2667
Fax: 418 392-6839
mpigeon@cdrgim.fcdrq.coop
http://www.cdrgim.fcdrq.coop
Conférence régionale des élus (CRE)
153-2, rue de la Reine
Gaspé (Québec) G4X 1T5
Tel.: 418 368-6171, 1 800 463-6178
Fax: 418 368-6052
cre-gim@cre-gim.net
http://www.cre-gim.net/
Conseil de la culture de la Gaspésie
193-B, rue Grand-Pré
Bonaventure (Québec) G0C 1E0
Tel.: 418 534-4139
Fax: 418 534-4113
sarsenault@culturegaspesie.org
http://www.culturegaspesie.org
Commission Jeunesse Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
153-2, rue de la Reine
Gaspé (Québec) G4X 1T5
Tel.: 418 364-7384, 1 800 463-6178 ext. 9
Fax: 418 368-6052
info@portailjeunesse.ca
http://www.portailjeunesse.ca
Corporation de Soutien au Développement Technologique des PME (CSDT-PME)
300, allée des Ursulines, C.P. 3300
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 3A1
Tel.: 418 723-1986 poste 1900, 1 800 511-3382 poste 1900
Fax: 418 724-1683
http://www.csdtpme.com/
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/index.asp?action=region&idRegion=11
Fonds d'investissement entrepreneuriat régional pour elles (F.I.E.R.E)
FIERE is an organisation serving women who are entrepreneurs or potential entrepreneurs in Gaspésie and Île-de-la-Madeleine by facilitating networking, organizing training sessions adapted to the needs of women entrepreneurs, and directing women to organisations able to help them with their business proposals.
679C, boulevard Perron
Carleton-sur-Mer (Québec) G0C 1J0
Tel.: 418 364-3720, 1 866 364-3720
Fax: 418 364-5432
fiere@globetrotter.net
http://www.fiere.qc.ca/
Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ
185, boulevard York Est
Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2L1
Tel.: 418 368-7346, 1 800 404-7429
Fax: 418 368-4028
info@gas.fondsreg.com
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/int
ernetfondsreg.nsf/PortailFreg?openForm
Groupement des chefs d'entreprise du Québec
Tel.: 418 849-8526
http://www.groupement.ca
Palais de justice – Percé
124, route 132
Percé (Québec) G0C 2L0
Tel.: 418 782-2055
Fax: 418 782-2906
Palais de justice – New Carlisle
87, boul. Gérard-D.-Lévesque
New Carlisle (Québec) G0C 1Z0
Tel.: 418 752-3376
Fax: 418 752-6979
Secrétariat à la mise en marché pour la Gaspésie et les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
377, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, C.P. 370
Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0
Tel.: 418 689-4690
Fax: 418 689-4266
http://www.smmgim.qc.ca
Société de développement de l'industrie maricole Inc.
137-3, rue de la Reine
Gaspé (Québec) G4X 1T5
Tel.: 418 368-4044, 1 866 368-4044
Fax: 418 368-7541
sodim@sodim.org
http://www.sodim.org/index.asp
Tourisme Gaspésie
357, route de la Mer
Sainte-Flavie (Québec) G0J 2L0
Tel.: 418 775-2223, 1 800 463-0323
Fax: 418 775-2234
info@tourisme-gaspesie.qc.ca
http://www.tourisme-gaspesie.com/accueil.html
Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine
128, chemin Principal
Cap-aux-Meules (Québec) G4T 1C5
Tel.: 418 986-2245, 1 877 624-4437
Fax: 418 986-2327
info@tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com
http://www.tourismeilesdelamad
eleine.com/magdalen-islands/index.cfm
4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regional Portal
http://www.gaspesieilesdelamadeleine.gouv.qc.ca
Canada Economic Development Portal for the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Program
mesServices/strategie_6.asp?LANG=EN
Québec Forest Industry Council
http://www.cifq.qc.ca/
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
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