Québec, Quebec, November 12, 2009 – Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister for La Francophonie and Minister responsible for the Québec region, today announced that Groupe Conseil Cogismaq, better known as GeniusTM Solutions, has been awarded $242,000 in repayable funding under the Business and Regional Growth program for the international commercialization of the Genius Manufacturing management software.
“The Government of Canada is proud to support this GeniusTM Solutions project. The firm has established a commercialization strategy to interest foreign markets in its Genius Manufacturing software. This computer product, the outcome of research and development activities, offers definite competitive advantages, notably in terms of its high level of compatibility with the platforms already used by manufacturers,” explained Minister Verner. “Small and medium-sized businesses looking to improve their product marketing can thereby significantly increase their chances of success. GeniusTM Solutions is setting out with determination along the path towards growth by taking part in commercial fairs, hiring trade representatives and organizing targeted marketing campaigns. I am also delighted that this dynamic firm’s project will result in the creation of six new jobs in the City of Québec. This company’s efforts are sure to help revitalize our economy and promote Canadian innovation abroad,” the Minister added.
Canada Economic Development’s Business and Regional Growth program is designed to strengthen the conditions conducive to the sustainable growth of Quebec’s regions and SMEs by helping businesses improve their performance, become more competitive, engage more heavily in innovation and develop new markets.
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Sources:
Guylaine Beaudoin
Communications
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 418-648-4679
E-mail: guylaine.beaudoin@dec-ced.gc.ca
Simon Bachand
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel
Canada Economic Development
Tel.: 613-996-6236
E-mail: simon.bachand@dec-ced.gc.ca
Martin Paquet
Communications Director
Office of the Honourable Josée Verner
Tel.: 418-454-8011
E-mail : mpaquet@miga-maig.gc.ca
