Blog
Discover analyses, strategies and perspectives to stimulate regional economic development, promote equity and inclusion, and explore regional action plans and entrepreneurial success stories.
Success Stories
Métal Duquet: Growth driven by women’s leadership and innovation
Since 1986, Métal Duquet has been creating integrated stainless-steel systems for the food service industry, with growth driven by innovation.
ACET: A pillar of technological innovation in Sherbrooke
The organization plays a frontline role in the emergence of start-ups from the Université de Sherbrooke and elsewhere.
Onhwa’ Lumina: A promising cultural activity for the Wendake economy
Discover this captivating space offering a sensorial experience where the history of a Nation is recounted.
Lamontagne Chocolate: A business in the Estrie region at the cutting edge of automation
The family-owned business increases its productivity, doubles its revenue, and creates jobs.
Royer: A model of industrial excellence and social inclusion
Thanks to its ongoing willingness to innovate, Royer, a manufacturer of work boots, has stood the test of time while staying faithful to its values.
Eastern Townships Business Office: Supporting SMEs by drawing on community strengths
The Eastern Townships Business Office supports a region that benefits from a strong entrepreneurial culture and the buzz around the Université de Sherbrooke.
Business intelligence
Adopting ESG practices: a winning strategy for SMEs
SMEs that integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their business strategy business strategy reap numerous benefits.
Adapting to climate change: an economic imperative for SMEs
Reduce vulnerability to the effects of climate change through better planning.
Cyber security: protecting your organization’s future
Taking steps to grow our organizations and help maintain confidence in the security of our strategic data.
Will degrowth impose itself?
The model of economic degrowth in response to the growing impacts of climate change.
Accelerating the shift to a circular economy
See how the circular economy can help us meet our environmental challenges.
Rural innovation: a lever for economic development and a driver of social change
Innovation in rural areas can breathe new life into regional economies.
ChatGPT: what impact will it have on the job market?
Discover the potential effects of the accelerated development of artificial intelligence (AI) on the the economy.
Aerospace faces up to the ecological shift
The future of the aerospace industry lies in the decarbonization of its activities.
Tackling inflation through economic development
See how economic development measures can help control inflation.
Debrief on the impact of international border closures on tourism in Canada
Who are the winners and losers of the COVID-19 international border closure? Find out how Canada came out on top.
Rising grocery prices: can buying local help lower the bill?
Canadian consumers are facing a significant rise in food prices.
Local produce, a thriving market
The manufacture of local products generates significant economic spin-offs. Find out how Quebec and Canada can benefit in this post.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Equity, diversity and inclusion: levers for your growth
Find out how to integrate it into your company's practices, and how CED can help you make the shift.
How to create an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) plan
Explore this guide to understand what an EDI plan might entail in an organization like yours.