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Entrepreneurship Assistance – Montreal (Region 06)

Last Verified: 2007-10-09

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 Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE)
    3.4 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?

Région est de Montréal
7100, Jean-Talon Est, bureau 1250
Montréal (Québec) H1M 3S3
Tel.: 1 866 870-0437
Région ouest de Montréal
393, St-Jacques, bureau 500
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 1N9
Tel.: 1 866 870-0437

Saint-Laurent
3300, boul. Côte-Vertu, bureau 210
Montréal (Québec) H4R 2B7
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/

380, rue St-Antoine Ouest, 4e étage S-O
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3X7
Tel.: 514 499-2550, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 514 873-9913

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 maximizes 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)

480, boul. Saint-Laurent, bureau 600
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3Y7
Tel.: 514 873-2255
Fax: 514 864-2448
dm@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)

867, boul. de l'Ange-Gardien, C.P. 3396
L'Assomption (Québec) J5W 4M9
Tel.: 450 589-5781, 1 888 222-6272
Fax: 450 589-7812

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

Montréal Centre
Complexe Desjardins
150, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Montréal (Québec) H5B 1A4
Tel.: 514 873-4692, 1 800 567-4692
Montréal Est
Village Olympique, pyramide Est
5199, rue Sherbrooke Est, bureau 4000
Montréal (Québec) H1T 4C2
Tel.: 514 873-4692, 1 800 567-4692

Montréal Ouest
Les Galeries Saint-Laurent
2215, boul. Marcel-Laurin
Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4R 1K4
Tel.: 514 873-4692, 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

300, rue Dorval, C.P. 3250
L'Assomption (Québec) J5W 4M9
Tel.: 450 589-2204, 1 800 749-3646
Fax: 450 589-9727
assomption@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

5199, rue Sherbrooke Est, bureau 3860
Montréal (Québec) H1T 3X9
Tel.: 514 873-3636
Fax: 514 873-5662
montreal@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

Place Dupuis
800, boul. Maisonneuve Est, RC2
Montréal (Québec) H2L 4L8
Tel.: 514 644-4545, 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

Édifice BDC
5, Place Ville-Marie, bureau 500
Montréal (Québec) H3B 5E7
Tel.: 514 496-7966, 1 877 232-2269
Fax: 514 496-7974, 1 877 329-9232

6068, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal (Québec) H1N 1C1
Tel.: 514 283-5858, 1 877 232-2269
Fax: 514 496-7535, 1 877 329-9232

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

Est-de-Montréal
Place Carillon, RC
7141, rue Jean-Talon Est
Montréal (Québec) H1M 3A4
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 355-8914

Centre-Est de Montréal
5455, rue Chauveau, 1er étage
Montréal (Québec) H1N 1G8
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 355-8914

Montréal Centre-Ville/Sud-Ouest-de-Montréal
1001, boul. de Maisonneuve Est,
2e étage
Montréal (Québec) H2L 5A1
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 283-6085

Lasalle
7655, boul. Newman
Lasalle (Québec) H8N 1X7
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 363-9059

Verdun
4110, rue Wellington, 2e étage
Verdun (Québec) H4G 1V7
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 496-6986

Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Le Carré Décarie, suite 3015
6900, boul. Décarie
Côte-St-Luc (Québec) H3X 2T8
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 496-1335

Pointe-Claire
181, boul. Hymus, suite 100
Pointe-Claire (Québec) H9R 5P4
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 496-1335


Nord de Montréal
1415, rue Jarry Est, suite 300
Montréal (Québec) H2E 3B2
Tel.: 1 800 622-6232
Fax: 514 723-6249

Café jeunesse
330, rue Emery
Montréal (Québec) H2X 1J1
Tel.: 514 496-9040
Fax: 514 283-3490


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

3340 boul. de l'Assomption
Montréal (Québec) H1N 3S4
Tel.: 514 283-2500, 1 800 322-4636
Fax: 514 496-8310
Email

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 Anjou
7171, rue Bombardier
Anjou (Québec) H1J 2E9
Tel.: 514 493-5113
Fax: 514 493-5136
http://www.cldanjou.com/
mohamedaouini@ville.montreal.qc.ca

CLD les 3 Monts
10, avenue Roosevelt
Mont-Royal (Québec) H3R 1Z4
Tel.: 514 737-1253
Fax: 514 737-9253
cld3monts@bellnet.ca
http://www.cldles3monts.com/


CLD Centre-Ouest
710, rue Saint-Germain
Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4L 3R5
Tel.: 514 855-5757
Fax: 514 855-5739
info@destl.ca
http://www.destl.ca


CLD Lachine
1024, rue Notre-Dame
Lachine (Québec) H8S 2C2
Tel.: 514 469-9808
Fax: 514 469-0289
cldlachine@videotron.ca


CLD Montréal-Nord
11211, rue Hébert
Montréal (Québec) H1H 3X5
Tel.: 514 353-7171
Fax: 514 353-5832
info@cldmn.qc.ca
http://www.cldmn.qc.ca/  


CLD Ouest de l'Île / West Island
207, Place Frontenac
Pointe-Claire (Québec) H9R 4Z7
Tel.: 514 694-8600
Fax: 514 694-6389
wi@cldwi.com
http://www.cldwi.com/


CLD Verdun
4400, boulevard Lasalle
Verdun (Québec) H4G 2A8
Tel.: 514 362-1555
Fax: 514 362-8199
mcloutier@cldverdun.org
http://www.cldverdun.org/ 


CDEC Centre-Nord
7000, avenue du Parc, bureau 201
Montréal (Québec) H3N 1X1
Tel.: 514 948-6117
Fax: 514 948-4903
avenir@cdec-centrenord.org
http://www.cdec-centrenord.org
/fr/default.asp


CDEC LaSalle-Lachine
1024, rue Notre-Dame
Lachine (Québec) H8S 2C2
Tel.: 514 469-0288
Fax: 514 469-0289
info@cdec-lasallelachine.ca
http://www.cdec-lasallelachine.ca/


CDEC Ahuntsic/Cartierville
9150, boul. L'Acadie, bureau 207
Montréal (Québec) H4N 2T2
Tel.: 514 858-1018
Fax: 514 858-1153
info@cdec.qc.ca
http://www.cdec.qc.ca 


CDEC Centre-Sud/
Plateau Mont-Royal
3565, rue Berri, bureau 200
Montréal (Québec) H2L 4G3
Tel.: 514 845-2332
Fax: 514 845-7244
accueil@cdec-cspmr.org
http://www.cdec-cspmr.org

CDEST (Corporation de développement de l'Est)
2030, boul. Pie-IX, bureau 201
Montréal (Québec) H1V 2C8
Tel.: 514 256-6825
Fax: 514 256-0669
info@cdest.qc.ca
http://www.cdest.qc.ca/


CDEC Côte-des-Neiges/
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

4950, chemin Queen Mary,
bureau 101
Montréal (Québec) H3W 1X3
Tel.: 514 342-4842
Fax: 514 342-4712
cdec@cdeccdnndg.org
http://www.cdeccdnndg.org/


CDEC Rosemont-Petite-Patrie
6224, rue St-Hubert
Montréal (Québec) H2S 2M2
Tel.: 514 723-0030
Fax: 514 723-0032
info@cdec-rpp.ca
http://www.cdec-rpp.ca

RESO (Regroupement pour la relance économique et sociale) Sud-Ouest de Montréal 
1751, rue Richardson, bureau 6509
Montréal (Québec) H3K 1G6
Tel.: 514 931-5737
Fax: 514 931-4317
reso@resomtl.com
http://www.resomtl.com


Corporation de développement économique de LaSalle (CDEL)
55, avenue Dupras
LaSalle (Québec) H8R 4A8
Tel.: 514 367-6380
Fax: 514 367-6333
cdel@ville.lasalle.qc.ca
http://www.cdelasalle.com


CREC de Saint-Léonard
5960, rue Jean-Talon Est,
bureau 310
Saint-Léonard (Québec) H1S 1M2
Tel.: 514 256-6767
Fax: 514 256-5984
crec@crec-stleonard.qc.ca
http://www.crec-stleonard.qc.ca/ 


SDE Ville-Marie (Société de développement économique)
615, René-Lévesque Ouest, bureau 720
Montréal (Québec) H3B 1P5
Tel.: 514 879-0555
Fax: 514 879-0444
info-generales@sdevm.ca
http://www.sdevm.ca/

SODEC Rivière des Prairies/
Pointe-aux-Trembles

12 900 boul. Industiel, 2e étage
Montréal (Québec) H1A 3V2
Tel.: 514 494-2606
Fax: 514 494-3071
sodec@sodec.qc.ca
http://www.sodec.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 you local CLE or visit
http://www.mess.gouv.qc.ca/services-a-la-clientele/centre-local-emploi/Index_en.asp

Direction régionale
276, rue Saint-Jacques, mezzanine
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 1N3
Tel.: 514 725-5221
Fax: 514 725-4311

Regroupement de l'Est
Anjou, Montréal-Est, Saint-Léonard, Montréal-Nord et Pointes-aux-Trembles
Tel.: 514 864-6633


Regroupement de l'Ouest
Saint-Laurent, Côte-des-Neiges, Ouest-de-l'Île
Tel.: 514 345-0131


Regroupement du Centre-Nord
Saint-Michel, Ahuntsic
Tel.: 514 872-5050


Regroupement du Centre
Saint-Alexandre (Centre-ville),
Plateau Mont-Royal
Tel.: 514 872-4310


Regroupement du Sud-Ouest
Pointe-Saint-Charles, Lachine, LaSalle, Verdun
Tel.: 514 872-6426


Regroupement du Sud-Est
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Tel.: 514 872-6550 


3.3 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 Ahuntsic-Bordeaux-Cartierville
368, boul. Henri-Bourassa Est
Montréal (Québec) H3L 1C3
Tel.: 514 383-1136
Fax: 514 383-1428
administration@cje-abc.qc.ca
http://www.ahuntsic.com/cjeabc/  

CJE Anjou/Saint-Justin
7100, rue Joseph-Renaud
Anjou (Québec) H1K 3V5
Tel.: 514 353-5400
Fax: 514 353-0040
info@cjeanjou.com
http://www.cjeanjou.com

CJE Bourassa-Sauvé
4981, rue Charleroi, bureau 202
Montréal-Nord (Québec) H1G 2Z2
Tel.: 514 327-5555
Fax: 514 327-4224
emploi@cjebourassasauve.com
http://www.cjebourassasauve.com

CJE Centre-Sud/Plateau Mont-Royal/Mile End
1035, rue Rachel Est, 3e étage
Montréal (Québec) H2J 2J5
Tel.: 514 528-6838
Fax: 514 528-8507
info@cjemploi.org
http://www.cjemploi.org


CJE Côte-des-Neiges
6555, chemin Côte-des-Neiges,
bureau 240
Montréal (Québec) H3S 2A6
Tel.: 514 342-5678
Fax: 514 342-6377
cjedn1@colba.net
http://colba.net/~cjecdn1/ 


CJE Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
3440, rue Ontario Est, 3e étage
Montréal (Québec) H1W 1P9
Tel.: 514 523-2400
Fax: 514 523-2466
cjehm@cdest.qc.ca
http://www.cdest.qc.ca


CJE Marquette
633, rue George V
Lachine (Québec) H8S 2R9
Tel.: 514 634-0450
Fax.: 514 634-0978
info@cjemarquette.qc.ca
http://www.cjemarquette.qc.ca


CJE Notre-Dame-De-Grâce
6370, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal (Québec) H4B 1M9
Tel.: 514 482-6665
Fax: 514 482-8185
info@cje-ndg.com
http://www.cje-ndg.com


CJE Mercier
7962, rue Hochelaga, 2e étage
Montréal (Québec) H1L 2K8
Tel.: 514 354-5552
Fax: 514 354-1132
cjemercier@pitrem.org
http://www.pitrem.org

CJE Centre-Nord
7000, avenue du Parc, bureau 407
Montréal (Québec) H3N 1X1
Tel.: 514 729-9777
Fax: 514 729-9777
info@cje-centrenord.com
http://www.cje-centrenord.com

CJE Ouest de l'Île
1075, avenue Carson
Dorval (Québec) H9S 1M2
Tel.: 514 633-9663
Fax: 514 633-1113
info@cjeouestile.qc.ca
http://www.cjeouestile.qc.ca


CJE Pointe-aux-Trembles et Montréal Est
1400, boul. Saint-Jean-Baptiste, bureau 27
Pointe-aux-Trembles (Québec) 
H1B 4A5
Tel.: 514 640-4700
Fax: 514 640-4686
cje.patme@qc.aira.com
http://www.saee.net/cje.html


CJE Rosemont / Petite-Patrie
1453, rue Beaubien Est, bureau 302
Montréal (Québec) H2G 3C6
Tel.: 514 279-8725
Fax: 514 278-2493
info@gcsd.qc.ca
http://www.gcsd.qc.ca


CJE Verdun
4005, rue Wellington
Verdun (Québec) H4G 1V6
Tel.: 514 767-9971
Fax: 514 767-5707
courrier@sipcje.org
http://www.sipcje.org


CJE Sud-Ouest de Montréal
3173 D, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Montréal (Québec) H4C 1G7
Tel.: 514 934-2242
Fax: 514 934-2264
info@cjeso-mtl.org 
http://www.cjeso-mtl.org


CJE Montréal Centre-Ville
1184, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Bureau 300
Montréal (Québec) H3B 1K1
Tel.: 514 875-9770
Fax: 514 875-9523
info@cjemontreal.org
http://www.cjemontreal.org


CJE Viger / Jeanne-Mance
5960, rue Jean-Talon, bureau 308
Saint-Léonard (Québec) H1S 1M2
Tel.: 514 256-5051
Fax: 514 256-7172
linar@cjest-leonard.com
http://www.cjest-leonard.com


CJE Rivière des Prairies
8595, boul. Maurice Duplessis,
bureau 209
Montréal (Québec) H1E 4H7
Tel.: 514 648-8008
Fax: 514 648-8242
info@cje-rdp.org 
http://www.cje-rdp.org


CJE LaSalle
1191, 90e avenue, bureau 200
LaSalle (Québec) H8R 3A6
Tel.: 514 368-1832
Fax: 514 368-0711
ptisseur@destinationtravail.org
http://www.cjelasalle.org


CJE Saint-Laurent
1482, rue de l'Église, bureau 200
Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4L 2H6
Tel.: 514 855-1616
Fax: 514 747-0008
cje@cjestlaurent.org 
http://www.cjestlaurent.org

3.4 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others

Agent de promotion de l'entrepreneuriat collectif jeunesse
Fédération des coopératives québécoises en milieu scolaire
7333, Place des Roseraies, bureau 501
Montréal (Québec) H1M 2X6
Tel.: 514 352-1121 poste 245
http://www.defi.gouv.qc.ca/ 

Alliance pour l'innovation en agroalimentaire
417, St-Pierre, bureau 508
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 2M4
Tel.: 514 315-1919
Fax: 514 315-6319
http://www.apia-quebec.com

Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
5999, rue de Marseille
Montréal (Québec) H1N 1K6
Tel.: 514 251-1636
Fax: 514 251-9023
info@afeas.qc.ca
http://www.afeas.qc.ca/

Association des gens d'affaires d'Ahuntsic-Cartierville
C.P. 266, Succursale Ahuntsic
Montréal (Québec) H3L 3N8
Tel.: 514 990-2422
http://www.agaac.com/

Board of Trade of Metropolitain Montreal
As the voice of the business community, the Board of Trade works to promote growth and economic prosperity in the region, offering services and activities designed to meet the needs of its 7,000 members. For more information, call 514 871-4000 or visit http://www.ccmm.qc.ca

380, rue St-Antoine Ouest, bureau 6000
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3X7
Tel.: 514 871-4000
Fax: 514 871-1255
info@ccmm.qc.ca

Centre d'études des procédés chimiques du Québec
6220, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal (Québec) H1N 1C1
Tel.: 514 255-4444
Fax: 514 251-3696
ceprocqinfo@ceprocq.com
http://www.ceprocq.com

Centre de technologies physique et de Photonique de Montréal (CEPHOM)
1111, Lapierre
Lasalle (Québec) H8N 2J4
Tel.: 514 364-3320 poste 244
Fax: 514 364-7130
http://www.cephom.ca

Centre de transfert technologique de la Mode (CTTM)
1400, rue du Fort, suite 9000
Montréal (Québec) H3H 2T1
Tel.: 514 939-4443
Fax: 514 939-0762
cttminfo@clasalle.com
http://www.cttm.ca/

Cercles d'Emprunt de Montréal
Non-profit organisation that supports and orients micro-entreprises and self employed workers. Training, counselling and financial assistance available. For more information, visit  http://cerclesdemprunt.com (In French only)

4475, boul. Saint-Laurent, suite 201
Montréal (Québec) H2W 1Z8
Tel.: 514 849-3271
Fax: 514 284-9502
cercles@cerclesdemprunt.com

City of Montréal – Economic and Urban Development Department
To obtain all the help you need from the City of Montréal or well-informed advice based on thorough knowledge of the local economy, call the City's district or sector commissioners, other services are available such as : Film and Television Bureau. For more information on these services, you can contact the City of Montréal's Economic and Urban Development Department at 514 872-8662 or visit http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=66,3985902&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Compagnie F – Montréal
A not-for-profit organisation providing a place for women from all backgrounds to emerge, develop, and manage their own companies. A place of support and discussion offering the opportunity to acquire the tools needed to fully develop entrepreneurial skills. A range of training and support programs focused on specific needs. For more information, visit http://compagnie-f.org/ (In French only)

6323, rue Saint-Hubert
Montréal (Québec) H2S 2L9
Tel.: 514 381-7333
Fax: 514 381-6481
info@compagnie-f.org

Conférence régionale des élus de Montréal (CRÉ)
The CRÉ as for mission to stimulate the economic, social and cultulral development of the island. For more information, visit  http://www.credemontreal.qc.ca/ (In French only)

1550, rue Metcalfe, bureau 810
Montréal (Québec) H3A 1X6
Tel.: 514 842-2400
Fax: 514 842-4599
cre@credemontreal.qc.ca

Convercité – The urban enhancement agency
Founded in 1994 under the acronym CIRQ (Centre d'intervention pour la revitalisation des quartiers), Convercité participates in urban development projects that respond to particular mandates. The organisation contributes to the implementation of urban projects that enhance the quality of life in local communities. For more information, visit 
http://www.convercite.org/convercite/default.asp?lang_id=E (in French only)

5570, avenue Casgrain, 3e étage
Montréal (Québec) H2T 1X9
Tel.: 514 286-2663
Fax: 514 286-0622

Coopérative de développement régional Montréal-Laval
6879, rue de Marseille
Montréal (Québec) H1N 1M8
Tel.: 514 340-6056
Fax: 514 340-6023
info@cdr.coop
http://www.cdr.coop/

Culture Montréal
3680, rue Jeanne-Mance, bureau 317
Montréal (Québec)  H2X 2K5
Tel.: 514 845-0303
Fax: 514 845-0304
info@culturemontreal.ca
http://www.culturemontreal.ca/cult_mtl/culture_eng.htm 

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/index.asp?action=region&idRegion=6

Fonds de solidarité FTQ
545, boulevard Crémazie Est, bureau 200
Montréal (Québec) H2M 2W4
Tel.: 514 383-8383 poste 5056, 1 800 361-5017
Fax: 514 850-4815
jdaviault@fondsftq.com
http://www.fondsftq.com/

Forum jeunesse de l'Île de Montréal
1550, rue Metcalfe, bureau 810
Montréal (Québec) H3A 1X6
Tel.: 514 842-2400 ext. 2812
Fax: 514 842-4599
info@fjim.org
http://www.fjim.org  

Groupement des chefs d'entreprises du Québec
Tel.: 514 274-3961, 514 523-2836
http://www.groupement.ca/

Info-Opportunités
7000, avenue du Parc, bureau 301
Montréal (Québec) H3N 1X1
Tel.: 514 948-0488
Fax: 514 948-0560
info@info-opportunites.qc.ca
http://www.info-opportunites.qc.ca

Institut des communications graphiques du Québec
999, avenue Émile-Journault Est
Montréal (Québec) H2M 2E2
Tel.: 514 389-5061
Fax: 514 389-5840
information@icgq.qc.ca
http://www.icgq.qc.ca

Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal
The Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal is a non profit association which has close to 1500 members between the ages of 18 and 40. Its members work in the Montréal metropolitan area as executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. Its main mission is to assist young business people to rise within the Montréal economic community by providing them with the necessary tools for their development. For more information, consult the document Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal or visit  http://www.jccm.org

1010, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, bureau 203
Montréal (Québec) H3A 2R7
Tel.: 514 845-4951
Fax: 514 845-0587

Junior Bar Association of Montreal – Legal Counselling for Businesses
This association offers to Montreal business people one hour of free consultation with a lawyer. For more information, visit  http://www.ajbm.qc.ca/services-public/index-e.shtml#entreprise

445, boul. St-Laurent, bureau 325
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3T8
Tel.: 514 954-3450
Fax: 514 954-3496
Email

Mayor's Foundation for Youth
The Fondation du maire de Montréal pour la jeunesse (fmmj) is a non-profit organization with a mission to help young (18-35 years of age), low-income Montrealers to start up a business, including in the artistic community. The grants offered by the fmmj cover a maximum of 25% of the business' start-up costs, up to a maximum of $20 000. The fmmj also provides access to support and mentoring services that contribute to the success of the businesses funded. For more information, consult the document  Fondation du Maire de Montréal pour la jeunesse  or visit  http://www.fmmj.ca/en/index.php

425, Place Jacques-Cartier, bureau 10
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3B1
Tel.: 514 872-8401
Fax: 514 872-2957
fmmj@ville.montreal.qc.ca

Montreal Community Loan Association – MCLA
MCLA provides loans and technical support to people who don't have access to traditional sources of credit for the start-up or expansion of their business or community initiatives. Loans may reach up to $ 20 000 and repayment is done over a 1 to 4 year period. For more information, consult the document Montreal Community Loan Association – ACEM or visit
http://www.acemcreditcommunautaire.qc.ca/e_home.htm

3680, Jeanne-Mance, bureau 319
Montréal (Québec) H2X 2K5
Tel.: 514 843-7296
Fax: 514 843-6832
info@acemcreditcommunautaire.qc.ca

Montréal International
380, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, bureau 8000
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3X7
Tel.: 514 987-8191
Fax: 514 987-1948
info@montrealinternational.com
http://www.montrealinternational.com/en/accueil/index.aspx

Palais de justice de Montréal
1, rue Notre-Dame Est
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 1B6
Tel.: 514 393-2721
Fax: 514 873-4760

Regroupement québécois pour la coopération du travail – RQCT
The RQCT promotes and encourages the creation of work co-ops by offering customized coaching to entrepreneurs interested in setting up a co-op and group training for this type of business model. The coaching extends from the pre-start-up phase (clarification of the business idea and validation of the business's legal form) to the launch of operations. For more information, visit http://www.rqct.coop (In French only)

6955, avenue Christophe-Colomb, bureau 104
Montréal (Québec) H2S 2H4
Tel.: 514 526-6267
Fax: 514 526-2911
info@rqct.coop

Service d'aide aux jeunes entrepreneurs ( SAJE) – Île de Montréal
The SAJE is a network of offices devoted to helping businesses get started. They work in cooperation with Local Development Centres (LDC) local organisations to help select and support business projects.

SAJE Montréal-Métro, Siège social
et Centre de suivi
505, René Lévesque Ouest,
bureau 510
Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1Y7
Tel.: 514 861-SAJE (7253)
Fax: 514 398-9132
http://www.sajemontrealmetro.com/ 
SAJE Montréal Centre
5160, boulevard Décarie, bureau 820
Boîte postale 22
Montréal (Québec) H3X 2H9
Tel.: 514 485-SAJE (7253)
Fax: 514 485-4933
http://www.sajemontrealcentre.com

Tourisme Montréal
1555, rue Peel, bureau 600
Montréal (Québec) H3A 3L8
Tel.: 514 844-5400
Fax: 514 844-5757
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/B2C/00/default.asp 

Sociétés de développement commercial (SDC)
http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=65,1163433&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Avenue Monkland: 514 483-0002
Boulevard St-Laurent: 514 286-0334
Carrefour du plateau Mont-Royal: 514 522-3797
Centre-ville: 514 398-9438
Chemin Queen-Mary: 514 481-2727
Crescent: 514 288-3814
Côte-des-Neiges: 514 738-8464
Jean-Talon: 514 721-4529
Petite-Italie: 514 278-9597
Plaza St-Hubert: 514 276-8501
Plaza Monk: 514 766-4131
Promenade Fleury: 514 387-0022
Promenade Masson: 514 525-4386
Prince-Arthur: 514 848-9599
Promenade Ontario: 514 522-6581
Promenade Ste-Catherine: 514 254-4242
Quartier Latin: 514 849-4906
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue: 514 457-5592
Sherbrooke Ouest: 514 481-6277
Vieux-Montréal: 514 732-8685
Village: 514 529-1168
Wellington: 514 766-6437

TechnoMontréal
380, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, bureau 800
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3X7
Tel.: 514 987-9345
Fax: 514 987-1948
info@technomontreal.com
http://technomontreal.com

Technoparc Saint-Laurent
7150, Albert-Einstein, bureau 200
Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4S 2C1
Tel.: 514 956-2525
Fax: 514 956-2529
info@technoparc.com
http://www.technoparc.com

Technopôle Angus
2600, rue William-Tremblay, bureau 200
Montréal (Québec) H1Y 3J2
Tel.:   514 528-5230
Fax: 514 528-5091
info@technopoleangus.com
http://www.technopoleangus.com/an/angus/index.php

YWCA Montréal entrepreneurship centre
The YWCA Montreal entrepreneurship centre mission is to support women entrepreneurs on the road to success. We offer a range of programs and services, which were created to answer the needs of women entrepreneurs who manage viable and growing businesses. For more information, visit http://www.ydesfemmesmtl.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?lang=en 

1355, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal (Québec) H3G 1T3
Tel.: 514 866-9941
Fax: 514 866-4866
info@ydesfemmesmtl.org

World Trade Centre
380, rue St-Antoine Ouest, bureau 6000
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 3X7
Tel.: 514 871-4002, 1 877 590-4040
Fax: 514 849-3813
wtcmontreal@ccmm.qc.ca
http://www.wtcmontreal.com/en/index.aspx?p=705  

Youth Café
The Youth Café is an information center located in downtown Montréal that caters to youngsters from the island of Montréal. It offers complete and easy access to most federal government programs while specializing in youth related programs. For more information, visit  http://www.jeune-youth.cafe.gc.ca

330, rue Émery
Montréal (Québec) H2X 1J1
Tel.: 514 496-9040
Fax: 514 283-3490

Youth Employment Services Centre
The Youth Employment Services (YES) is a non-profit, community organization that delivers English-language job-search and self-employment services to Quebecers. The Yes entrepreneurship program is open to persons of all ages. For more information, visit  http://www.yesmtl.org

630, boul. René-Lévesque, suite P-185
Montréal (Québec) H3B 1S6
Tel.: 514 878-9788
Fax: 514 878-9950
info@yesmontreal.ca

4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS

Governmental Portal – Montréal (In French only)
http://www.montreal.gouv.qc.ca/

Canada Economic Development Portal for the Montreal Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Program
mesServices/strategie_10.asp?LANG=EN

Québec municipal (In French only)
http://www.inforoutemunicipale.qc.ca/

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


Contact:

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

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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