Overview of the region
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean's economy is mainly based on the wood, aluminium, agri-food and tourism industries. The territory includes many SMEs operating in the more traditional sectors, service-based enterprises and a high concentration of businesses and organizations involved in the aluminium processing sector.
Regional Business Office
You can contact us by email or phone. Our regional offices can welcome you in person by appointment or virtually.
Current CED client? Please contact the person responsible for your file.
Address :
100, rue Saint-Joseph Sud, bureau 203,
Alma (Québec) G8B 7A6
Single number : 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Email
Our collaborators in the region
CLD Domaine-du-Roy
Corporation d’innovation et développement Alma – Lac-Saint-Jean (CIDAL)
MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine
MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Promotion Saguenay
SADC du Fjord
SADC du Haut-Saguenay
SADC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
SADC Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine
SERDEX International
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean
How do I apply for financing?
- Go to the Financing & Services page.
- Consult open programs and eligibility criteria.
- Follow the steps specific to the program you're interested in.
Regional success stories
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Business Office: Propelling economic development forward in the region
The team at the CED's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Business Office is contributing to economic development in this region where natural resources rhyme with tourism and industrial development.
Camerises Mistouk: From field to museum
Find out how this family-run business based in Lac-Saint-Jean became the largest producer of haskap berries in Quebec.
Our collaborators in Quebec
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Provides professional services to businesses in all sectors. Supports businesses seeking financing as they start up and grow.
Canada Business Network
Provides access to government business programs, business tools, forms, and online services.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Helps Canadian companies of all sizes succeed around the world.
Global Affairs Canada
Provides financial support and personalized advice to connect with potential foreign partners, pursue new business opportunities abroad and attract foreign investment to Canada.
Investissement Québec
Supports SMEs, NPOs and businesses as they develop and seek financing.
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation du Québec (MEI)
Supports the development of the Quebec economy, innovation, and exports by ensuring coordination and joint action among the various stakeholders in the economic, scientific, social, and cultural fields.
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports SMEs in validating and developing new products and procedures. Financial assistance is awarded after the project has been assessed by an industrial technology advisor.
Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec
Contributes to community economic development by providing business services: access to funding, technical assistance, and support for local, youth and women entrepreneurship. The network includes 67 Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) and Centres d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) across Quebec.
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