Entrepreneurship Assistance – Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Region 08)

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?

170, Principale, bureau 202
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P7
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/

170, avenue Principale, bureau 202
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P7
Tel.: 819 763-3561, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 819 763-3462

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)

19, rue Perreault Ouest, bureau 450
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 6N5
Tel.: 819 763-3517
Fax: 819 763-3382
dratnq@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)

180, boulevard Rideau, bureau 2.01
Rouyn-Noranda J9X 1N9
Tel.: 819 763-3287 poste 5113, 1 888 222-6272
Fax: 819 763-3359

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

19, rue Perreault Ouest, RC
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 6N5
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

Centre de services d'Amos 261, 1re Avenue Ouest Amos (Québec) J9T 1V1 Tel.: 819 444-5335, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 819 444-5382 amos@fadq.qc.ca

Centre de services de Rouyn-Noranda 53, rue du Terminus Ouest, 1er étage Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 2P4 Tel.: 819 763-3759, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 819 763-3617 rouyn@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

180, boulevard Rideau, 1er étage
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 1N9
Tel.: 819 763-3333
Fax: 819 763-3202
abitibi-temiscamingue@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

Rouyn-Noranda 255, avenue Principale, bureau 01 Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 7G9 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545	Val-d'Or  1212, 8e rue Val-d'Or (Québec) J9P 3N7 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545
Senneterre 481, 7e avenue Ouest Senneterre (Québec) J0Y 2M0 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545	Amos 552, 1re avenue Ouest Amos (Québec) J9T 1V9 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

139, boulevard Québec, bureau 301
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 6M8
Tel.: 819 764-6701
Fax: 819 764-5472

Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
TheDepartment 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

Abitibi-Témiscamingue 151, avenue du Lac, bureau 300 Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 6C3 Tel.: 1 800 622-6232 Fax: 819 762-4605	Amos 101, 1re Avenue Est Amos (Québec) J9T 1H4 Tel.: 1 800 622-6232 Fax: 819 732-7997
La Sarre 255, 3e Rue Est La Sarre (Québec) J9Z 3N7  Tel.: 1 800 622-6232 Fax: 819 333-3612	Senneterre 273, 3e Rue Ouest Senneterre (Québec) J0Y 2M0 Tel.: 1 800 622-6232 Fax: 819 737-8872
Val d'Or 400, avenue Centrale  Val d'Or (Québec) J9P 1P3  Tel.: 1 800 622-6232 Fax: 819 825-0726	Ville-Marie 18, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes  Ville-Marie (Québec) J9V 1X5  Tel.: 1 800 622-6232 Fax: 819 629-3496

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

906, 5e Avenue
Val D'Or (Québec) J9P 1B9
Tel.: 819 825-5260, 1 800 567-6451
Fax: 819 825-3245

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 du Témiscamingue/ Société de développement du Témiscamingue 7B, rue des Oblats Nord, C.P. 1028 Ville-Marie (Québec) J0Z 3W0 Tel.: 819 629-3355 Fax: 819 629-2793 sdt@temiscamingue.net	CLD de la Vallé-de-l'Or 44, Place Hammond Val d'Or (Québec) J9P 3A9 Tel.: 819 874-4717 Fax: 819 874-4771 info@cldvdo.qc.ca http://www.cldvdo.qc.ca
CLD Abitibi 491, de l'Harricana Amos (Québec) J9T 2P7 Tel.: 819 732-6918 Fax: 819 732-1762 info@cldabitibi.com http://www.cldabitibi.com	CLD Abitibi-Ouest 260, 1re Rue Est La Sarre (Québec) J9Z 2B8 Tel.: 819 333-2214 Fax: 819 333-3677 info@cldao.qc.ca http://www.cldao.qc.ca
CLD de Rouyn-Noranda 161, avenue Murdoch Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 1E3 Tel.: 819 762-0142, 1 888 797-3195 Fax: 819 762-7139 cldm.dsim@cablevision.qc.ca http://www.cldrn.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 180, boul. Rideau, RC, bureau 01 Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 1N9 Tel.: 819 763-3226, 1 877 253-4001 Fax: 819 763-3738	CLE Amos 262, 1re Avenue Est Amos (Québec) J9T 1H3 Tel.: 819 444-5287, 1 800 567-6507 Fax: 819 444-5792
CLE La Sarre 655, 2e Rue Est La Sarre (Québec) J9Z 2Y9 Tel.: 819 333-7901 Fax: 819 339-7911	CLE Rouyn-Noranda 189, rue Murdoch, 1er étage Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 1E3 Tel.: 819 763-3583, 1 800 263-9583 Fax: 819 763-3592
CLE Senneterre 481, 7e Avenue Ouest, C.P. 818 Senneterre (Québec) J0Y 2M0 Tel.: 819 737-2258, 1 800 363-2258 Fax: 819 737-8131	CLE Val d'Or 186, avenue Perreault Val-d'Or (Québec) J9P 2H5 Tel.: 819 354-4842, 1 877 229-0538 Fax: 819 354-4105
CLE Ville-Marie 1B, rue Notre-Dame Nord Ville-Marie (Québec) J9V 1W5 Tel.: 819 629-6213, 1 800 463-3931 Fax: 819 629-6365

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 Abitibi-Ouest 80, 12e Avenue Est, bureau 202 La Sarre (Québec) J9Z 3K6 Tel.: 819 333-3113 Fax: 819 333-3132 sadcao@cacao.qc.ca http://www.sadcao.com	SADC Vallée de l'Or 40, Place Hammond, bureau 201 Val-d'Or (Québec) J9P 3A9 Tel.: 819 874-3676 Fax: 819 874-3670 sadc_valdor@ciril.qc.ca sadcvdo@cablevision.qc.ca http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/sadcvdo
SADC  Barraute-Senneterre-Quévillon inc. 674, 11e Avenue, C.P. 308 Senneterre (Québec) J0Y 2M0 Tel.: 819 737-2211 Fax: 819 737-8888 sadc_bsc@ciril.qc.ca http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/sadcbsq	SADC Harricana Inc. 550, 1re Avenue Ouest Amos (Québec) J9T 1V3 Tel.: 819 732-8311 Fax: 819 732-2240 sadc_harricana@ciril.qc.ca http://www.sadc-harricana.qc.ca/
SADC de Rouyn-Noranda 161, avenue Murdoch Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 1E3 Tel.: 819 797-6068 Fax: 819 797-0096 sadc-rouyn@ciril.qc.ca http://www.sadcrn.ca	SADC du Témiscamingue 7B, rue des Oblats Nord Ville-Marie (Québec) J9V 1H9 Tel.: 819 629-3355 Fax: 819 629-2793 sadc_temiscamingue@ciril.qc.ca http://www.temiscamingue.net/sdt/

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 Abitibi-Est 1059, 7e Rue Val-d'Or (Québec) J9P 3R4 Tel.: 819 825-5627 Fax: 819 825-3233 cje.adm@cablevision.qc.ca http://www.cablevision.qc.ca/cje	CJE Abitibi-Ouest 299, rue Principale La Sarre (Québec) J9Z 1Z1 Tel.: 819 333-1110, 1 866 370-1110 Fax: 819 333-1050 info@cjeao.qc.ca http://www.cjeao.qc.ca
CJE Amos 461, 1re Rue Ouest Amos (Québec) J9T 2M3 Tel.: 819 732-8739 Fax: 819 732-9763 info@mrar.qc.ca http://www.mrar.qc.ca	CJE Abitibi-Temiscamingue 80, rue Monseigneur-Tessier Est, bureau 102 Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 3B9 Tel.: 819 762-0715 Fax: 819 762-8775 crj-at@crj-at.qc.ca http://www.crj-at.qc.ca/
CJE Témiscamingue 4, rue St-Michel Ville-Marie (Québec) J9V 2B5 Tel.: 819 622-2538, 1 888 622-2538 Fax: 819 622-2320 carrefour.temiscamingue@cablevision.qc.ca http://www.temiscamingue.net/cjet

3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others

Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
597, avenue du Quai, C.P. 126
Fabre (Québec) J0Z 1Z0
Tel.: 819 634-2033
Fax: 819 634-2773
abitibi-temiscamingue@afeas.qc.ca
http://www.afeas.qc.ca/

Centre technologique des résidus industriels
http://www.ctri.qc.ca (In French only)

Amos 341, rue Principale Nord Amos (Québec) J9T 2L8 Tel.: 819 732-8809, poste 8328 Fax: 819 732-8805 ctri.amos@cegepat.qc.ca	Ville-Marie 9, rue Notre-Dame de Lourdes,  Suite 101 Ville-Marie (Québec) G9V 1X7 stephane.gaussiran@cegepat.qc.ca
Rouyn-Noranda 425, boulevard du Collège Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 5E5 Tel.: 819 762-0931, poste 1427 Fax: 819 762-2071 stephane.gaussiran@uqat.ca

Coopérative de développement régional Abitibi-Témiscamingue
162, Principale Sud, C.P. 96
Amos (Québec) J9T 3A5
Tel.: 819 727-1055
Fax: 819 727-1062
info@cdrat.fcdrq.coop
http://www.cdrat.fcdrq.coop/

Corporation de développement économique de Senneterre
551, 10e Avenue, C.P. 1118
Senneterre (Québec) J0Y 2M0
Tel.: 819 737-2277
Fax: 819 737-4215
cde@ville.senneterre.qc.ca

Corporation de développement industriel et commercial de Val-d'Or
1070, 3e Avenue Est
Val-d'Or (Québec) J9P 4N9
Tel.: 819 825-5848
Fax: 819 825-6375
lavoiep@ville.valdor.qc.ca
http://www.valdorinternational.com/francais/bienvenu.html

Conférence régionale des élus – Abitibi-Témiscamingue
170, avenue Principale, bureau 102
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P7
Tel.: 819 762-0774
Fax: 819 797-0960
cr@conferenceregionale.ca
http://www.conferenceregionale.ca/

Conseil de la culture de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
150, avenue du Lac
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4N5
Tel.: 819 764-9511, 1 877 764-9511
Fax: 819 764-6375
info@crcat.qc.ca
http://crcat.qc.ca/  

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

Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ
75, boulevard Québec, bureau 300
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 7A2
Tel.: 819 762-7422, 1 888 762-7422
Fax: 819 762-8335
info@abt.fondsreg.com
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/internetfondsreg.nsf/PortailFreg?openForm

Forum jeunesse de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
213, 1re avenue Ouest
Amos (Québec) J9T 1V1
Tel.: 819 732-1777, poste 2
Fax: 819 732-0138
melanie.corriveau@conferenceregionale.ca
http://fjat.qc.ca

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

L'Observatoire de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
170, avenue Principale, bureau 102
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P7
Tel.: 819 762-0774, 1 866 762-0774
Fax: 819 797-0960
observatoire@observat.qc.ca
http://www.observat.qc.ca/

Palais de justice – Amos
891, 3e Rue Ouest
Amos (Québec) J9T 2T4
Tel.: 819 444-5577
Fax: 819 444-5204

Palais de justice – Val-d'Or
900, 7e Rue
Val-d'Or (Québec) J9P 3P8
Tel.: 819 354-4571
Fax: 819 354-4447

Palais de justice – Ville-Marie
8, rue Saint-Gabriel Nord
Ville-Marie (Québec) J9V 1Z9
Tel.: 819 629-6473
Fax: 819 629-6367

Soutien à l'entrepreneuriat féminin de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (SEFAT)
139, avenue Québec, bureau 102a
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 6M8
Tel.: 819 763-3412
Fax: 819 726-2525
http://www.sefat.net/

Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue
155, avenue Dallaire, bureau 100
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4T3
Tel.: 819 762-8181, 1 800 808-0706
Fax: 819 762-5212
48nord@48nord.qc.ca
http://www.48nord.qc.ca/ATR/client/fr/Accueil/Accueil.asp

4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Regional Portal
http://www.abitibitemiscamingue.gouv.qc.ca

Canada Economic Development Portal for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Program
mesServices/strategie_1.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

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