SADC Shawinigan

812, avenue des Cèdres Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 1P2

Since 1984, SADC Shawinigan has been committed to supporting local businesses and our community, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering collaboration among regional partners.

Our mission is to develop, manage, and support projects that contribute to the economic and social development of our region. Through our three areas of service, we support sustainable economic growth by providing entrepreneurs, businesses, and the community with guidance, financing, and resources.

We believe in the strength and vitality of our region and work closely with our partners to create an environment where businesses, innovation, and communities can thrive.

Are you starting, growing, or acquiring a business?
Looking for support with management challenges?
We’re here to help. Get in touch with us!

Our services

SADC Shawinigan offers a range of services to support businesses and strengthen our community. Our financing services provide local businesses with access to loans for startup, acquisition, growth, green transition, and digital transformation projects. We also advise and support business and organizational leaders on a wide range of management-related matters. In addition, we lead and support local economic development initiatives that contribute to a strong and thriving local economy.
Local economic development
Support for companies
Financing
Other local services

Building a strong presence for your business or organization involves a thoughtful approach to marketing and digital strategy. From your visual identity and website to social media, target audiences, and online visibility, each element plays a role in how you reach and connect with your audience.

Our consulting service provides personalized, flexible guidance to help you strengthen your marketing efforts and make the most of digital tools. Our support includes:

  • An assessment of your marketing and online presence, as well as your needs
  • Development of a marketing and web strategy, with support for its implementation
  • Objective guidance to help you make informed decisions

We also offer:

  • IT peer-sharing communities that foster collaboration and mutual support
  • Workshops and group training sessions tailored to identified needs

Have questions or need support? Contact Catherine.

Have questions or need support?
Contact out IT Advisor, Catherine.

Digital technologies and cybersecurity are now part of everyday business operations, but making the right technology choices isn’t always straightforward.

Our consulting service provides personalized, objective guidance to help your business or organization identify the solutions that best fit your needs. Our support includes:

  • An assessment of your digital technology needs
  • Guidance throughout your digital transformation
  • Help understanding technology terminology and concepts
  • Objective guidance to help you make informed technology decisions
  • Support with digital process automation
  • Basic guidance on cybersecurity best practices

Have questions or need support?
Contact our IT Manager, Édith.

SADC Shawinigan provides personalized support tailored to the needs of SMEs and organizations. Our services are designed to help businesses and organizations become more confident and self-sufficient in managing their finances and accounting.

Startup Support

Starting a business comes with many financial decisions. Our personalized startup support is designed to help you build a solid foundation and includes:

  • Guidance throughout the startup process
  • Support in optimizing your financing plan

Financial Management and Accounting

Our financial management and accounting support helps you better understand, plan, and manage your business finances. We can assist you with:

  • Cash flow budgeting
  • Setting up a chart of accounts for computerized bookkeeping
  • Understanding and monitoring financial statements
  • Costing and pricing guidance
  • Answers to your questions about Acomba

Want to learn more?
Contact our Administrative Services Director, Nadia.

For all our investment funds, you can submit your financing application online.

Once all required documents have been submitted, the processing times are as follows:

  • For an existing business requesting $50,000 or less, an accelerated process is generally possible within 2 weeks, under certain conditions
  • For a startup project requesting more than $50,000, the usual processing time is approximately one month

Submit your application by completing the online financing request form.

Here’s a checklist to help you prepare before starting the online application process.

Want to see what the form looks like before you begin? Here is a printable version.

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Special projects

The Shawi HR Network

The Shawi HR Network is a space for collaboration and training for individuals working, directly or indirectly, in human resources in businesses with 5 or more employees in Shawinigan.

Your Place _in Shawi

Your Place _in Shawi project is carried out in collaboration with the Carrefour-jeunesse Shawinigan, the City of Shawinigan, and the Centre de services scolaire de l'Énergie. It aims to introduce young people to the best job prospects in Shawinigan, highlight the region’s niches of excellence and new economy businesses, and showcase the high quality of life found in our area. An interactive multimedia presentation is offered to all Grade 10 students across the Shawinigan territory, as well as to various other audiences who are considering their career options or are interested in working in Shawinigan.

PING! Program

The PING! project is an initiative of Communautique and aimes to strengthen the digital skills of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion.

Tips and tools

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Territories served

André Héon
President
Jacinthe Campagne
Jacinthe Campagna
Vice President
Charles Legendre
Secretary-Treasurer
Vincent Mercier
Administrator
Abdoulaye Souley
Administrator
Claude Frigon
Administrator
Nicholas Berrouard
Administrator
Guy Sylvestre
Administrator
Jean-François Gamache
Administrator
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A team dedicated to your project

Sylvie Lavergne
Development and Communication Director
Nadia Courchesne
Director of Administrative Services, CPA, CGA
Jean-François Delisle
Business Development Director
André Granger
Business Development Director
Amélie Lapointe
Accounting Technician
Guylaine Bordeleau
IT trainer
Simon Béland
IT Trainer
André Héon
President
Jacinthe Campagne
Jacinthe Campagna
Vice President
Charles Legendre
Secretary-Treasurer
Vincent Mercier
Administrator
Abdoulaye Souley
Administrator
Claude Frigon
Administrator
Nicholas Berrouard
Administrator
Guy Sylvestre
Administrator
Jean-François Gamache
Administrator
Profil LinkedIn

Simon Charlebois

General Director

Sylvie Lavergne

Development and Communication Director

Nadia Courchesne

Director of Administrative Services, CPA, CGA

Jean-François Delisle

Business Development Director

André Granger

Business Development Director

Édith Sirois

IT Manager

Catherine Adam

IT Advisor

Amélie Lapointe

Accounting Technician

Guylaine Bordeleau

IT trainer

Simon Béland

IT Trainer

CONTACT SADC Shawinigan

Opening hours
Monday to Wenesday
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
By appointment
Appointments outside normal office hours are available upon request.

Partners

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Shawinigan

Carrefour Formation Mauricie

Centre d'entrepreneuriat Alphonse-Desjardins Shawinigan

Centre de services scolaire de l'Énergie

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Shawinigan

Communauté entrepreneuriale de Shawinigan

Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec

École des entrepreneurs du Québec

Digihub Shawinigan

Économie du savoir Mauricie

Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada

Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice

Table de concertation du mouvement des femmes de la Mauricie

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Ville de Shawinigan