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Entrepreneurship Assistance – Bas-Saint-Laurent (Region 01)
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?
70, rue St-Germain Est
1er étage, bureau 100
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 7J9
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/
337, rue Moreau RC 04
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1P4
Tel.: 418 727-3577, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 418 727-3640
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)
337, rue Moreault
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1P4
Tel.: 418 727-3650
Fax: 418 727-3824
drsbl@mcc.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)
335, Moreault
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 9C8
Tel.: 418 727-3615, 1 888 222-6272
Fax: 418 727-3967
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
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 you local office or visit
http://www.fadq.qc.ca/index.php?id=1086&no;_cache=1&=&L;=1
| Centre de services de Rimouski 337, Moreault, bureau 2.10 Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1P4 Tel.: 418 727-3586, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 418 727-3564 rimouski@fadq.qc.ca |
Centre de services de Rivière-du-Loup 351, boul. de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, bureau 200 Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 5H2 Tel.: 418 867-1264, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 418 867-4126 riviere-du-loup@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
212, avenue Belzile
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 3C3
Tel.: 418 727-3511
Fax: 418 727-3849
bas-saint-laurent@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
337, Moreault
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1P4
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
391, boulevard Jessop, Rez-de-chaussée
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 you local office or visit
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
Service Canada Offices
| Bas-St-Laurent 140, ave. Belzile Rimouski (Québec) G5L 8Y1 Tel.: 418 722-3200, 1 888 350-3231 Fax: 418 722-3369 |
Causapscal 8, St-Jacques Nord Causapscal (Québec) G0J 1J0 Tel.: 1 888 350-3231 Fax: 418 756-6002 |
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La Pocatière 708, 4e Avenue, bureau 103 La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0 Tel.: 1 888 350-3231 Fax: 418 856-3688 |
Matane 750, avenue du Phare-Ouest, bureau 220 Matane (Québec) G4W 3W8 Tel.: 1 888 350-3231 Fax: 418 562-9200 |
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Rivière-du-Loup 298, boul. Thériault Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 4C2 Tel.: 1 888 350-3231 Fax: 418 862-1923 |
Mont-Joli 298, boul. Thériault Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 4C2 Tel.: 1 888 350-3231 Fax: 418 862-1923 |
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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
Édifice Trust Général du Canada
2, Saint-Germain Est, bureau 310
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 8T7
Tel.: 418 722-3282, 1 800 463-9073
Fax: 418 722-3285
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 Basques 400-1, Jean Rioux Trois Pistoles (Québec) G0L 4K0 Tel.: 418 851-1481 Fax: 418 851-1237 info@cld-basques.qc.ca |
CLD du Kamouraska 900, 6e Avenue, bureau 1 La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0 Tel.: 418 856-3340 Fax: 418 856-5053 cld@kamouraska.com http://www.cld.kamouraska.com/ |
CLD de la Mitis 300, avenue du Sanatorium Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 1V7 Tel.: 418 775-7089 Fax: 418 775-9303 info@cldlamitis.qc.ca http://www.cldlamitis.qc.ca/ |
CLD de la MRC de Matane 235, avenue Saint-Jérôme, bureau 200 Matane (Québec) G4W 3A7 Tel.: 418 562-1250 Fax: 418 562-2954 cldmatane@globetrotter.qc.ca |
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CLD de la Matapédia inc. 123, Desbiens, bureau 402 Amqui (Québec) G5J 3P9 Tel.: 418 629-4212 Fax: 418 629-5530 cldmat@globetrotter.net http://www.cldlamatapedia.com |
CLD de Rimouski-Neigette 431, des Artisans, bureau 200 Rimouski (Québec) G5M 1A4 Tel.: 418 722-8766 Fax: 418 723-5924 cldrn@globetrotter.net |
CLD de la MRC de Témiscouata 3A, Hôtel-de-Ville Notre-Dame-du-Lac (Québec) G0L 1X0 Tel.: 418 899-9253 Fax: 418 899-9255 cldtemis@qc.aira.com http://cldtemiscouata.org/ |
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 350, boul. Arthur-Buies Ouest Rimouski (Québec) G5L 5C7 Tel.: 418 723-5677 Fax: 418 722-4856 |
CLE Amqui 49, boul. St-Benoît Est Amqui (Québec) G5J 2B8 Tel.: 418 629-2225 Fax: 418 629-1955 |
CLE Cabano 4, rue de la Gare Cabano (Québec) G0L 1E0 Tel.: 418 854-2544, 1 800 463-4709 Fax: 418 854-0857 |
CLE La Pocatière 161, route 230 Ouest, bureau 600 La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0 Tel.: 418 856-2752, 1 800 567-3036 Fax: 418 856-1629 |
CLE Matane 750, avenue du Phare Ouest, bureau 205 Matane (Québec) G4W 3W8 Tel.: 418 562-0893 Fax: 418 560-8833 |
CLE Mont-Joli 42, Doucet, 1er étage Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 1R4 Tel.: 418 775-7246 Fax: 418 775-9581 |
CLE Rimouski-Neigette 337, Moreault, 1er étage Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1P4 Tel.: 418 727-3661, 1 800 463-0728 Fax: 418 727-4262 |
CLE Rivière-du-Loup 385A, Lafontaine Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 3B5 Tel.: 418 862-7236, 1 800 567-1709 Fax: 418 862-8288 |
CLE Trois-Pistoles 634, Richard Trois-Pistoles (Québec) G0L 4K0 Tel.: 418 851-1432 Fax: 418 851-3926 |
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 des Basques 400-3, rue Jean Rioux Trois-Pistoles (Québec) G0L 4K0 Tel.: 418 851-3172 Fax: 418 851-3171 sadc_basques@ciril.qc.ca http://reseau-sadc.qc.ca/sadcbasques |
SADC de la région de Matane 235, avenue St-Jérôme, bureau 312 Matane (Québec) G4W 3A7 Tel.: 418 562-3171 Fax: 418 562-1259 sadc_matane@ciril.qc.ca http://www.sadc-matane.qc.ca/ |
SADC de Témiscouata 3-A, rue Hôtel de Ville Notre-Dame-du-Lac (Québec) G0L 1X0 Tel.: 418 899-0808 Fax: 418 899-0808 sadctemis@qc.aira.com http://mrctemiscouata.qc.ca/sadc |
SADC MRC de Rivière-du-Loup 646, rue Lafontaine, bureau 101 Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 3C8 Tel.: 418 867-4272 Fax: 418 867-8060 sadc@mrc-rdl.qc.ca http://www.sadcmrcriviereduloup.ca/ |
SADC Kamouraska 900, 6e Avenue, bureau 2 La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0 Tel.: 418 856-3482 Fax: 418 856-5053 sadc@kamouraska.com http://www.kamouraska.com |
SADC La Mitis 1534, boul. Jacques Cartier, bureau 101 Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 2V8 Tel.: 418 775-4619 Fax: 418 775-5504 sadcmit@quebectel.com http://reseau-sadc.qc.ca/mitis |
SADC Matapédia Inc. 123, rue Desbiens 4e étage, bureau 401 Amqui (Québec) G5J 3P9 Tel.: 418 629-4474 Fax: 418 629-5530 sadcamq@globetrotter.net http://reseau-sadc.qc.ca/matapedia |
SADC de la Neigette Inc. 671, route des Pionniers Rimouski (Québec) G5N 5P4 Tel.: 418 735-2514 Fax: 418 735-5854 sadc_neigette@ciril.qc.ca http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/neigette |
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 organizations 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 Kamouraska 491A, avenue d'Anjou, C.P. 578 Saint-Pascal (Québec) G0L 3Y0 Tel.: 418 492-9127 Fax: 418 492-7851 cjek@atk.qc.ca http://www.cjekamouraska.qc.ca |
CJE Matane 548, avenue du Phare Est, bureau 202 Matane (Québec) G4W 1A7 Tel.: 418 566-6749 Fax: 418 566-6603 emploije@globetrotter.net http://www.cjematane.ca |
CJE Mitis 1483, boul. Jacques-Cartier Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 2V5 Tel.: 418 775-6440 Fax: 418 775-6455 cjemitis@globetrotter.net http://www.cjemitis.ca |
CJE Rimouski-Neigette 145, Lepage Rimouski (Québec) G5L 8W2 Tel.: 418 722-8102 Fax: 418 722-7835 cjern@globetrotter.net http://www.cje-rn.qc.ca |
CJE Rivière-du-Loup/Les Basques 299, Lafontaine Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 3A9 Tel.: 418 867-4992 Fax: 418 867-3550 cjerdl@bellnet.ca http://www.cjerdlb.ca/ |
CJE Témiscouata 30, Bérubé, suite 101 Cabano (Québec) G0L 1E0 Tel.: 418 854-5530 Fax: 418 854-3129 cjet@globetrotter.net http://www.cjetemiscouata.qc.ca |
CJE Vallée-de-la-Matapédia 37, boul. St-Benoît Est, bureau 22 Amqui (Québec) G5J 2B8 Tel.: 418 629-2572 Fax: 418 629-2973 info@cje-vmatapedia.qc.ca http://www.cje-vmatapedia.qc.ca |
3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others
Agent de promotion de l'entrepreneuriat collectif jeunesse
Coopérative de développement régional du Bas-St-Laurent/Côte-Nord
143, Saint-Germain Ouest, bureau 105
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 4B6
Tel.: 418 725-2667
domblais.cdr@cgocable.ca
http://www.defi.gouv.qc.ca/ressources/bas-saint-laurent.htm
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 spécialisé de technologie physique du Québec inc.
140, 4e avenue
La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0
Tel.: 418 856-4350
Fax: 418 856-3458
info@cstpq.com
http://www.cstpq.com
Centre de photonique du Québec inc.
140, 4e avenue
La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0
Tel.: 418 856-4350 poste 154
Fax: 418 856-3458
mlanglois@cstpq.com
http://www.cstpq.com
Conférence régionale des éluEs (CRE)
186, Lavoie
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 5Z1
Tel.: 418 724-6440
Fax: 418 724-6054
crebsl@bas-saint-laurent.org
http://www.bas-saint-laurent.org/crebsl
Conseil de la culture du Bas Saint-Laurent
88, Saint-Germain Ouest, C.P. 873
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 7C9
Tel.: 418 722-6246
Fax: 418 724-2216
crcbsl@globetrotter.net
http://www.crcbsl.org
Commission de développement économique de Mont-Joli
40, avenue Hôtel-de-Ville
Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 1W8
Tel.: 418 775-8836
Fax: 418 775-6320
Coopérative de développement régional du Bas-St-Laurent/Côte-Nord
143, St-Germain Ouest, bureau 105
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 4B6
Tel.: 418 725-2667, 1 877 725-2667
Fax: 418 724-9448
cdrbsl@cgocable.ca
http://www.cdrbsl.fcdrq.coop/index.php
Corporation de développement économique de la Région de Ville Dégelis
371, avenue Principale
Dégelis (Québec) G5T 1L3
Tel.: 418 853-2806
Fax: 418 853-3464
economie@ville.degelis.qc.ca
Corporation de développement économique de La Pocatière
402, 9e Rue
La Pocatière (Québec) G0R 1Z0
Tel.: 418 856-3702
Fax: 418 856-4399
info@cdelapocatiere.com
http://www.lapocatiere.ca/cde.html
Corporation régionale de promotion des exportations du Bas-Saint-Laurent (CORPEX BSL)
300A, Boulevard de l'Hôtel de ville
Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5L 5C6
Tel.: 418 862-9103, 1 866 669-4559
Fax: 418 862-9113
xportbsl@globetrotter.net
http://www.bas-saint-laurent.org/exportation/bienvenue.htm
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=1
Fonds régional de solidarité FTQ Bas-Saint-Laurent
2, Saint-Germain Est, bureau 601
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 8T7
Tel.: 418 721-3565, 1 888 456-3565
Fax: 418 721-3564
http://www.fondsreg.com
Groupement des chefs d'entreprises du Québec
Tel.: 418 849-8526
http://www.groupement.ca/
Innovation maritime
53, rue Saint-Germain Ouest
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 4B4
Tel.: 418 725-3525 poste 300
Fax: 418 725-3554
imar@imar.ca
http://www.innovationmaritime.ca
Palais de justice – Rivière-du-Loup
33, rue de la Cour
Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 1J1
Tel.: 418 862-3579, 1 800 463-8009
Fax: 418 867-8794
Réseau Accès-crédit
12, St-Pierre, bureau 10
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 1T3
Tel.: 418 722-8535
Fax: 418 722-8627
atena.pg@globetrotter.net
http://www.reseauaccescredit.com
Société de développement économique de St-Cyprien
101B, rue Collin
St-Cyprien (Québec) G0L 2P0
Tel.: 418 963-3030
Fax: 418 963-3490
Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
148, Fraser
Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 1C8
Tel.: 418 867-1272, 1 800 563-5268
Fax: 418 867-3245
atrbsl@qc.aira.com
http://www.tourismebas-st-laurent.com/vitrine/atrbsl
4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS
Bas-St-Laurent Regional Portal
http://www.bas-saint-laurent.gouv.qc.ca/
Canada Economic Development Portal for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/ProgrammesServices/strategie_2.asp?LANG=EN
Vitrine du Bas-Saint-Laurent
http://www.bas-saint-laurent.org/English/
Québec Forest Industry Council
http://www.cifq.qc.ca/html/english/index.php/
Québec municipal (In French only)
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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