Entrepreneurship Assistance – Lanaudière (Region 14)

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?

3030, boulevard Le Carrefour, bureau 801
Laval (Québec) H7T 2P5
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/

40, rue Gauthier Sud, bureau 3300, 3e étage
Joliette (Québec) J6E 4J4
Tel.: 450 752-8050, 1 866 463-6642
Fax: 450 752-8064

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)

300, rue Sicard, bureau 200
Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 3X5
Tel.: 450 430-3737
Fax: 450 430-2475
drlll@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. 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 your local office or visit http://www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/ministere/index.asp

4, Place-Laval, bureau RC-150
Laval (Québec) H7N 5Y3
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 your local office or visit http://www.fadq.qc.ca/index.php?id=1086&no;_cache=1&=&L;=1 

Centre de services de Saint-Eustache 7, chemin de la Grande-Côte Saint-Eustache (Québec) J7P 5L3 Tel.: 450 472-1140, 1 800 749-3646 Fax: 450 472-3911 saint-eustache@fadq.qc.ca

Centre de services de l'Assomption 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 your local office or visit http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/inter_en.htm

100, boul. Industriel
Repentigny (Québec) J6A 4X6
Tel.: 450 654-4355
Fax: 450 654-6131
lanaudiere@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

Joliette 450, rue Saint-Louis, RC 20 Joliette (Québec) J6E 2Y8 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545	L'Assomption 867, boul. L'Ange-Gardien L'Assomption (Québec) J5W 4M9 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545
Berthierville 550, rue Montcalm Berthierville (Québec) J0V 1A0 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545	Repentigny 155, rue Notre-Dame, bureau 25 Repentigny (Québec) J6A 5L3 Tel.: 1 877 644-4545
Sainte-Julienne 2450, rue Victoria Sainte-Julienne (Québec) J0K 2T0 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

2785, boul. Des Plateaux
Terrebonne (Québec) J6X 4J9
Tel.: 450 964-8778
Fax: 450 964-8773

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 Office

Repentigny 155, rue Notre-Dame, bureau 54 Repentigny (Québec) J6A 7G5 Tel.: 450 585-2044, 1 888 212-2044 Fax: 450 585-2180	Joliette 46, Gauthier Sud, local 100 Joliette (Québec) J6E 4J4 Tel.: 450 585-2044, 1 888 212-2044 Fax: 450 756-2579
Terrebonne 2251, chemin Gascon Lachenaie (Québec) J6X 4H3 Tel.: 450 585-2044, 1 888 212-2044 Fax: 450 471-2417

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

Tour Triomphe II
2540, boul. Daniel-Johnson, bureau 204
Laval (Québec) H7T 2S3
Tel.: 450 973-6844, 1 800 430-6844
Fax: 450 973-6851

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 Joliette 654, rue Lanaudière Joliette (Québec) J6E 3M7 Tel.: 450 752-5566 Fax: 450 752-5191 info@cld-joliette.qc.ca	CLD économique des Moulins 2500, boul. des Entreprises Terrebonne (Québec) J6X 4J8 Tel.: 450 477-6464 Fax: 450 477-9573 info@cldem.com http://www.cldem.com/fr/default.asp
CLD de la Matawinie 3184, 1re Avenue Rawdon (Québec) J0K 1S0 Tel.: 450 834-5222, 1 877 834-5222 Fax: 450 834-8224 administration@matawini.org	CLD de la MRC de Montcalm 1540, rue Albert, bureau 200 Ste-Julienne (Québec) J0K 2T0 Tel.: 450 831-3777 Fax: 450 831-5143 admin@cldmontcalm.qc.ca http://www.cldmontcalm.qc.ca
CLD de la MRC de l'Assomption 435, rue Notre-Dame Repentigny (Québec) J6A 2T3 Tel.: 450 654-6488 Fax: 450 654-9823 cldinfo@cldmrclassomption.qc.ca http://www.cldmrclassomption.qc.ca	CLD de la MRC D'Autray 550, rue Montcalm, bureau 300 C.P. 1499 Berthierville (Québec) J0K 1A0 Tel.: 450 836-7028 Fax: 450 836-1272 cldautray@cldautray.qc.ca http://www.cldautray.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 your local CLE or visit http://www.mess.gouv.qc.ca/services-a-la-clientele/centre-local-emploi/Index_en.asp

Direction régionale 40, rue Gauthier, 2e étage, bureau 2000 Joliette (Québec) J6E 4J4 Tel.: 450 952-6888, 1 877 465-1933 Fax: 450 755-1926	CLE Berthierville 90, Place du Marché Berthierville (Québec) J0K 1A0 Tel.: 450 836-6261, 1 800 461-6261 Fax: 450 836-1029
CLE Joliette 409, Notre-Dame Joliette (Québec) J6E 3H5 Tel.: 450 752-6999, 1 800 463-5434 Fax: 450 757-7905	CLE Rawdon 3486, rue Queen Rawdon (Québec) J0K 1S0 Tel.: 450 834-4453, 1 877 502-4128 Fax: 450 834-1272
CLE Repentigny 155, rue Notre-Dame, bureau 25 Repentigny (Québec) J6A 5L3 Tel.: 450 585-6640, 1 877 286-6840 Fax: 450 582-4996	CLE Saint-Jean-de-Matha 941, route Louis-Cyr Saint-Jean-de-Matha (Québec) J0K 2S0 Tel.: 450 886-1826, 1 888 872-0048 Fax: 450 886-1838
CLE Sainte-Julienne 2495, rue Cartier Sainte-Julienne (Québec) J0K 2T0 Tel.: 450 831-4222, 1 800 363-8645 Fax: 450 831-8439	CLE Terrebonne 1590, chemin Gascon Terrebonne (Québec) J6X 3A2 Tel.: 450 471-3666, 1 877 286-4404 Fax: 450 964-9196

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 de D'Autray-Joliette 550, rue Montcalm, bureau 500 Berthierville (Québec) J0K 1A0 Tel.: 450 836-0990, 1 877 777-0990 Fax: 450 836-2001 info@sadc-autray.qc.ca http://www.sadc-autray.qc.ca	SADC Achigan-Montcalm inc. 104, rue Saint-Jacques Saint-Jacques (Québec) J0K 2R0 Tel.: 450 839-9218 Fax: 450 839-7036 info@sadc.org http://www.sadc.org
SADC de la Matawinie inc. 1080, route 343 St-Alphonse-de-Rodriguez (Québec) J0K 1W0 Tel.: 450 883-0717 Fax: 450 883-2006 sadc_matawinie@ciril.qc.ca http://www.matawinie.qc.ca/

3.4 Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE)

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 L'Assomption 10, rue Notre-Dame, 3e étage Repentigny (Québec) J6A 2N9 Tel.: 450 581-3785 Fax: 450 582-6610 josee.mailhot@cjela.qc.ca http://www.cjela.qc.ca	CJE Autray-Joliette 580, rue Richard Joliette (Québec) J6E 2T4 Tel.: 450 755-2226 Fax: 450 755-6406 info@cjeaj.qc.ca http://www.cjeaj.qc.ca
CJE Montcalm 1538, rue Albert Ste-Julienne (Québec) J0K 2T0 Tel.: 450 831-3930 Fax: 450 831-4065 courrier@cjemontcalm.qc.ca http://www.cjemontcalm.qc.ca	CJE des Moulins 640, Langlois, bureau 3 Terrebonne (Québec) J6W 4P3 Tel.: 450 492-0088 Fax: 450 492-0473 info@cjemoulins.org http://www.cjemoulins.org
CJE Matawinie 71, rue Ste-Louise St-Jean-de-Matha (Québec) J0K 2S0 Tel.: 450 886-9220 Fax: 450 886-5765 sylvie@cjematawinie.qc.ca http://www.cjematawinie.qc.ca

3.5 Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs) and others

Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale (Afeas)
47 A, 8e Rue, C.P. 671
Crabtree (Québec) J0K 1B0
Tel.: 450 754-1119
Fax: 450 754-1438
lanaudiere@afeas.qc.ca
http://www.afeas.qc.ca

Conférence régionale des élus(es) Lanaudière (CRÉ)
3, rue Papineau, bureau 107
Joliette (Québec) J6E 2K3
Tel.: 450 759-4344
Fax: 450 759-7828
lanaudiere@cre-lanaudiere.qc.ca
http://www.cre-lanaudiere.qc.ca

Coopérative de développement régional de Lanaudière
457, rue Laval
Joliette (Québec) J6E 9A6
Tel.: 450 759-8423
Fax: 450 759-2100
cdrl@videotron.ca
http://www.cdrl.fcdrq.coop/

Culture Lanaudière
20, rue Saint-Charles-Borromée Sud, casier 1005
Joliette (Québec) J6E 4T1
Tel.: 450 753-7444
Fax: 450 753-9047
info@culturelanaudiere.qc.ca
http://www.culturelanaudiere.qc.ca/

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
http://www.fccq.ca/index.asp?action=region&idRegion=14

Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ
3, rue Papineau, bureau 101
Joliette (Québec) J6E 2K3
Tel.: 450 755-3992, 1 888 755-3992
Fax: 450 755-6560
http://www.fondsreg.com/implnt/interne
tfondsreg.nsf/PortailFreg?openForm

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

Société de développement international de Lanaudière
3, rue Papineau, bureau 107
Joliette (Québec) J6E 2K3
Tel.: 450 759-6024, 1 866 550-6040
Fax: 450 759-7834
info@sodil.ca
http://www.sodil.ca/ 

Palais de justice – Joliette
200, rue Saint-Marc
Joliette (Québec) J6E 8C2
Tel.: 450 753-4807
Fax: 450 752-6945

Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec inc.
675, rue Saint-Pierre Sud
Joliette (Québec) J6E 8R8
Tel.: 450 755-1743
Fax: 450 756-4292
francine.laurin@jplaurin.com
http://www.rfaq.ca/

Tourisme Lanaudière
3645, rue Queen
Rawdon (Québec) J0K 1S0
Tel.: 450 834-2535, 1 800 363-2788
Fax: 450 834-8100
info@lanaudière.qc.ca
http://www.lanaudiere.ca

4. REGIONAL INFORMATION PORTALS

Lanaudière Regional Portal
http://www.lanaudiere.gouv.qc.ca

Canada Economic Development Portal for the Lanaudière Region
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/asp/Progra
mmesServices/strategie_7.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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Contacts:

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Montréal, Quebec  H2Y 3X7
Telephone: 514-496-4636
Fax: 514-496-5934 Toll Free / Sans frais 1-888-417-0442
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TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
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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.
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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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