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Examples of local success stories made possible through our collaboration with Quebec’s SMEs and business communities.
Estrie’s sweet lavender blue
Bleu Lavande took the wager to flourish in the Estrie region…and the bet paid off! This firm offers a wide variety of products derived from lavender, a plant known for its calming effects… Top that!
The sky's the limit with online learning
What do you get when young Quebec entrepreneurs jump into the world of online learning for businesses? A company headed straight to success—via Québec, Toronto, France, Belgium and the United States.
From point A to point B: along the path from aluminium to Bixis!
The Chicoutimi-based enterprise Cycles Devinci has developed a world-class product: the Bixi bike. Demand has grown to the point where these bicycles are now being used in several major world cities. The Bixi is pedaling its way to success!
The Chicoutimi-based enterprise Cycles Devinci has developed a world-class product: the Bixi bike. Demand has grown to the point where these bicycles are now being used in several major world cities. The Bixi is pedaling its way to success!
Touching wood to ward off the crisis…
Granulco is innovating! In the Haute-Côte-Nord region, energy-efficient wood pellets are being produced from forest waste. Sustainable development, a responsible—and profitable—choice!
Granulco is innovating! In the Haute-Côte-Nord region, energy-efficient wood pellets are being produced from forest waste. Sustainable development, a responsible—and profitable—choice!
Where nature is bountiful
Relaxing in Lanaudière is boosting job creation. In light of its skyrocketing success, La Source Bains Nordiques is expanding its facilities to meet its clients’ growing needs. Relaxing in nature…an all-round success!
Relaxing in Lanaudière is boosting job creation. In light of its skyrocketing success, La Source Bains Nordiques is expanding its facilities to meet its clients’ growing needs. Relaxing in nature…an all-round success!
Côte-Nord, a region fashioned by glaciers
The Corporation Plein air Manicouagan has pulled off a feat of genius by explaining the extraordinary phenomenon of glaciation in clear and simple terms! With the Jardin des glaciers recreational tourism complex, the miracles of nature are showcased for the greater enjoyment of visitors.
The Corporation Plein air Manicouagan has pulled off a feat of genius by explaining the extraordinary phenomenon of glaciation in clear and simple terms! With the Jardin des glaciers recreational tourism complex, the miracles of nature are showcased for the greater enjoyment of visitors.
Technofil inc.: a close-knit enterprise
Read all about how the visionary CEO of the Technofil uniform company in Laurierville, in the Centre-du-Québec region, has succeeded in playing his cards right by bringing innovation into textiles. A winning combination!
Read all about how the visionary CEO of the Technofil uniform company in Laurierville, in the Centre-du-Québec region, has succeeded in playing his cards right by bringing innovation into textiles. A winning combination!
Kinova: reaching out
Two young engineers looked into ways to help people with a disability gain greater self-sufficiency. Their research led to the JACO arm of Montréal startup firm Kinova. When everyday activities are made easier, thanks go out to the genius of Kinova.
Two young engineers looked into ways to help people with a disability gain greater self-sufficiency. Their research led to the JACO arm of Montréal startup firm Kinova. When everyday activities are made easier, thanks go out to the genius of Kinova.
Seeing big while developing the infinitesimally small
Export bound, Sherbrooke-based firm Tekna Plasma Systems specializes in the field of induction plasma. Building on its success, the company recently expanded, launching a new plant and creating new jobs!
Export bound, Sherbrooke-based firm Tekna Plasma Systems specializes in the field of induction plasma. Building on its success, the company recently expanded, launching a new plant and creating new jobs!
SCM-GL: worthy descendant of Beauce enterprises
This enterprise has not re-invented the wheel… but the snowmobile! Read about how SCM-GL designed and developed a stabilizer many snowmobilers will want to buy. This invention is sure open up the doors to world markets.
This enterprise has not re-invented the wheel… but the snowmobile! Read about how SCM-GL designed and developed a stabilizer many snowmobilers will want to buy. This invention is sure open up the doors to world markets.
Outaouais Business Contact - A day devoted to networking and sharing strategic information
Outaouais business leaders and economic stakeholders met up for Business Contact and came away from the day's activities with a wealth of valuable knowledge!
Outaouais business leaders and economic stakeholders met up for Business Contact and came away from the day's activities with a wealth of valuable knowledge!
Life after recycling!
By integrating persons with disabilities into the workplace while innovating in the field of post-consumer recycling, Groupe RCM confirms its status as a social economy enterprise.
By integrating persons with disabilities into the workplace while innovating in the field of post-consumer recycling, Groupe RCM confirms its status as a social economy enterprise.
A small part hits the big time!
The pride of Saint-Prime, Taimi Hydraulics has been harvesting success all over the world with its ingenious hydraulic connections.
The pride of Saint-Prime, Taimi Hydraulics has been harvesting success all over the world with its ingenious hydraulic connections.
GEOS Spa Sacacomie
Where sustainable development and enchanting lanscapes meet, GEOS Spa Sacacomie offers its guests an unforgettable experience at one with nature, all the while furthering the economic development of Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.
Where sustainable development and enchanting lanscapes meet, GEOS Spa Sacacomie offers its guests an unforgettable experience at one with nature, all the while furthering the economic development of Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.
D’Origina: treasures of the boreal forest
Merging job creation with sustainable development: that’s what the Coopérative forestière de Girardville does through its products derived from the riches of the boreal forest.
Merging job creation with sustainable development: that’s what the Coopérative forestière de Girardville does through its products derived from the riches of the boreal forest.
Fédération des pourvoiries du Québec sets sights on foreign markets
In their enchanting natural landscapes, Quebec outfitters look to innovate by conquering foreign markets and carving out new niches.
In their enchanting natural landscapes, Quebec outfitters look to innovate by conquering foreign markets and carving out new niches.
New horizons: St. Lawrence and Saguenay open up to international cruise ships
Learn how the Agency is promoting the development of the international cruise industry in the St. Lawrence and Saguenay regions.
Learn how the Agency is promoting the development of the international cruise industry in the St. Lawrence and Saguenay regions.
Foire gourmande: a food lover's festival
The Foire gourmande de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est Ontario not only succeeds in promoting its regional products, it also helps open up a whole new world of flavours.
The Foire gourmande de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est Ontario not only succeeds in promoting its regional products, it also helps open up a whole new world of flavours.
Dynamic family succession
After more than 30 years of excellence in wood product development, René St-Cyr Inc. continues to innovate as it braces itself for a promising future!
After more than 30 years of excellence in wood product development, René St-Cyr Inc. continues to innovate as it braces itself for a promising future!
Products savoured from coast to coast!
A jewel of its region's agri-food industry, this organic cheese specialist is enjoying phenomenal growth...and the many stimulating challenges that go along with it!
A jewel of its region's agri-food industry, this organic cheese specialist is enjoying phenomenal growth...and the many stimulating challenges that go along with it!
A new program: Regional Development Study
You are an expert in the fields of research and regional economic development in the Quebec regions? With the Regional Development Study program, you have an opportunity to influence the economic development of your region.
You are an expert in the fields of research and regional economic development in the Quebec regions? With the Regional Development Study program, you have an opportunity to influence the economic development of your region.
New optimism comes to a municipality in need of jobs
The young Huntingdon firm Ebra Friction Technologie makes a name for itself and becomes an exclusive supplier to the huge German multinational Continental AG.
The young Huntingdon firm Ebra Friction Technologie makes a name for itself and becomes an exclusive supplier to the huge German multinational Continental AG.
A signature synonymous with sustainable development
Read how the Gaspésie firm CONTACT-Signature is a testimony to innovation and originality in green construction.
Read how the Gaspésie firm CONTACT-Signature is a testimony to innovation and originality in green construction.
A leading-edge machining centre for smelters
Thanks to leading-edge equipment and a team that combines vision with know-how, DLP Technologies from Cap Saint-Ignace has everything it needs to gain a solid foothold in the smelting industry.
Thanks to leading-edge equipment and a team that combines vision with know-how, DLP Technologies from Cap Saint-Ignace has everything it needs to gain a solid foothold in the smelting industry.
Custom metal products to meet the new needs of prime contractors
The ambitious projects of Produits métalliques PMI, a Bas-Saint-Laurent firm that manufactures modular steel buildings, and steel structures.
The ambitious projects of Produits métalliques PMI, a Bas-Saint-Laurent firm that manufactures modular steel buildings, and steel structures.
Cameras nothing gets past
Using an innovative technology, Technologies Obzerv manufactures a surveillance system that nothing can hinder—neither darkness, rain nor snow.
Using an innovative technology, Technologies Obzerv manufactures a surveillance system that nothing can hinder—neither darkness, rain nor snow.
Ludia brings fun to the program
Is it possible to work and have fun at the same time? Just ask Ludia, a young video game firm that aim to provide entertainment to adults that reminds them of what it’s like to have fun.
Is it possible to work and have fun at the same time? Just ask Ludia, a young video game firm that aim to provide entertainment to adults that reminds them of what it’s like to have fun.
From traditional velvets to high-tech fabrics
JB Martin has been weaving its way into every corner of the world and has become known worldwide for the manufacture of its technical fabrics.
JB Martin has been weaving its way into every corner of the world and has become known worldwide for the manufacture of its technical fabrics.
Spotlight on biodiversity and the wonders of horticulture
Learn how a once abandoned 40-hectare tract of land the Lac-Saint-Jean region has now become a veritable tourist attraction for nature lovers.
Learn how a once abandoned 40-hectare tract of land the Lac-Saint-Jean region has now become a veritable tourist attraction for nature lovers.
Spin-offs from a unique technology incubator
With the assistance of the Carrefour d’innovation en matériaux industriels in Montérégie, numerous startups got off the ground.
With the assistance of the Carrefour d’innovation en matériaux industriels in Montérégie, numerous startups got off the ground.
Windows on innovation
A leader in the Matapédia economy, Fene-Tech manufactures more than 20,000 windows and 5,000 doors a year, and its market continues to grow.
A leader in the Matapédia economy, Fene-Tech manufactures more than 20,000 windows and 5,000 doors a year, and its market continues to grow.
A market in full bud
Two entrepreneurs get in on the budding action by turning to the centuries-old trees and by taking part in a blooming Quebec sector: ecotourism.
Two entrepreneurs get in on the budding action by turning to the centuries-old trees and by taking part in a blooming Quebec sector: ecotourism.
The blue gold of Minganie
A blueberry farm is blazing the trail for the blueberry industry in the Côte-Nord region and will yield benefits for the region as a whole.
A blueberry farm is blazing the trail for the blueberry industry in the Côte-Nord region and will yield benefits for the region as a whole.
High value-added wood
Learn how Outaouais’ Entreprises Bizier, a firm specializing in decorative wood products, satisfies the demand well beyond local borders.
Learn how Outaouais’ Entreprises Bizier, a firm specializing in decorative wood products, satisfies the demand well beyond local borders.
The exceptional quality of Côte-Nord sea mud
Argile Eau Mer, a firm specializing in sea mud and natural products of irrefutable quality, is putting Côte-Nord on the map in all corners of the world!
Argile Eau Mer, a firm specializing in sea mud and natural products of irrefutable quality, is putting Côte-Nord on the map in all corners of the world!
A sweet tooth knows no age
Aliments Lebel from Lachute quickly became Quebec’s leading manufacturer of premium-quality extruded ice cream products comparable to those offered by the company Häagen-Daz.
Aliments Lebel from Lachute quickly became Quebec’s leading manufacturer of premium-quality extruded ice cream products comparable to those offered by the company Häagen-Daz.
Marketing the Track-O
A serious back injury shows the way for an entrepreneur to create a device for the moving of heavy objects on difficult surfaces or uneven terrain.
A serious back injury shows the way for an entrepreneur to create a device for the moving of heavy objects on difficult surfaces or uneven terrain.
Idea rolls to success
Two young entrepreneurs develop the world’s only collapsible wheelchair made entirely of high-performance composite materials.
Two young entrepreneurs develop the world’s only collapsible wheelchair made entirely of high-performance composite materials.
Putting an idea on the table
Located in Montérégie, this cheese factory's products have a distinctly exotic flavour.
Located in Montérégie, this cheese factory's products have a distinctly exotic flavour.
Taking the affordable housing market by storm
Look around the United States, Asia, Europe, South America or Africa and you will find houses manufactured by Demtec, a central Quebec SME.
Look around the United States, Asia, Europe, South America or Africa and you will find houses manufactured by Demtec, a central Quebec SME.
Putting innovation first
Based in Shawinigan, Delastek is living proof that it is indeed possible to operate in the aerospace industry from regions outside of the major urban centres.
Based in Shawinigan, Delastek is living proof that it is indeed possible to operate in the aerospace industry from regions outside of the major urban centres.
A close-knit enterprise
Located in Boisbriand, DCM Aéronautique is a world-class family business and subcontractor for such prestigious aircraft manufacturers as Bombardier and Boeing.
Located in Boisbriand, DCM Aéronautique is a world-class family business and subcontractor for such prestigious aircraft manufacturers as Bombardier and Boeing.
Home-grown film
Modus FX's team creates the kind of digital special effects that thrill movie-goers of all ages of films like Screamers 2 or Mr. Nobody.
Modus FX's team creates the kind of digital special effects that thrill movie-goers of all ages of films like Screamers 2 or Mr. Nobody.
Like the phoenix rising from the ashes!
On the night of December 24, 2006, disaster strikes and fire destroys Eastern Townships' Maison Usinex. Learn how the entire community took this trial of misfortune and turned it into an opportunity for growth.
On the night of December 24, 2006, disaster strikes and fire destroys Eastern Townships' Maison Usinex. Learn how the entire community took this trial of misfortune and turned it into an opportunity for growth.
Innovation + productivity = survival!
FilSpec is a Sherbrooke-based company that manufactures a range of specialty yarns with antibacterial, flameproof and cut-proof properties for the industrial and medical sectors.
FilSpec is a Sherbrooke-based company that manufactures a range of specialty yarns with antibacterial, flameproof and cut-proof properties for the industrial and medical sectors.
A helping hand for mining exploration
The Centre d’étude appliquée du quaternaire provides specialized services to mining companies in Nord-du-Québec which in return generate considerable spinoffs for the region’s communities.
The Centre d’étude appliquée du quaternaire provides specialized services to mining companies in Nord-du-Québec which in return generate considerable spinoffs for the region’s communities.
High-tech mining
Instruments Terrascope, a Val-d’Or SME, manufactures geophysical equipment that detect minerals located as far down as a kilometre below the earth’s surface.
Instruments Terrascope, a Val-d’Or SME, manufactures geophysical equipment that detect minerals located as far down as a kilometre below the earth’s surface.
Breathing life into research on asthma in the workplace
Read about a young Quebec firm specializing in occupational asthma screening.
Read about a young Quebec firm specializing in occupational asthma screening.
