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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

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Mauricie Business Office: A strategic partner in regional renewal

The Mauricie Business Office supports SMEs in this region and in the northern Lanaudière region. Discover its services.

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LumIR Lasers: From university laboratory to medical innovation

LumIR Lasers creates mid infrared fibre lasers for more precise medical procedures.

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Bio-Bon: From the heart to the stomach

Bio-Bon has made a name for itself in Quebec with its organic veggie pâtés, sustainable approach and deeply human corporate culture.

Business intelligence

Adopting ESG practices: a winning strategy for SMEs

SMEs that integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their business strategy reap numerous benefits.

ChatGPT: what impact will it have on the job market?

Discover the potential effects of the accelerated development of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy.

Cyber security: protecting your organization’s future

Taking steps to grow our organizations and help maintain confidence in the security of our strategic data.

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.

Rising grocery prices: can buying local help lower the bill?

Canadian consumers are facing a significant rise in food prices.

Will degrowth impose itself?

The model of economic degrowth in response to the growing impacts of climate change.

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.

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2026-03-04