Catégorie: Local economic development

More than ever, companies and organizations working to build wealth throughout Quebec must be creative in finding new solutions. That’s why we help implement a number of innovative projects in our communities.

SADCs and CAEs are very active in supporting tourism businesses and projects. We find solutions to the many challenges faced by this key sector. During the COVID-19 crisis, x% of our actions were devoted to supporting tourism.

SADCs and CAEs have always provided women with funding and support for their business projects. Women benefit from approximately 40% of our funding and support, and their contribution to Quebec’s economy is enormous. We understand their reality, their strengths and their constraints, and many SADCs and CAEs develop initiatives and financial products specifically with women’s needs in mind.

The Réseau des SADC et CAE has been incorporating sustainable development into its work for over a decade and devising concrete solutions for businesses. SADC and CAE professionals leverage their expertise to guide businesses and organizations in adopting environmentally responsible practices.

Downtown areas and town cores are the heart and soul of our regions. They play a big role in making communities appealing, and contribute to the quality of life and hometown pride of residents. Many SADCs and CAEs are working with merchants on revitalization work to ensure a good commercial mix, attractions that generate traffic, promotion of products and services, and vibrant and welcoming street activity. Our downtown areas have been hit hard by the pandemic, and we’re working hard to keep them welcoming and attractive.

Many SADCs and CAEs work closely with Indigenous communities to develop growth-generating projects for youth or specific industries, such as tourism and fishing.

Youth are considered the future, and SADCs and CAEs could not agree more. That’s why we develop a number of initiatives to encourage youth to stay in or return to their region. We also develop or support projects that aim to hone youth’s business sense, and we help them get new businesses off the ground.