In a region built on effort, originality and strength of character, it is only normal that we support entrepreneurs […]

BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR

The daring and the achievers will find what they need in terms of advice and financial assistance: we have many organisations with a mission to assist those who want to be their own boss. In a region built on effort, originality and strength of character, it is only normal that we support entrepreneurs, the true heirs of our pioneers’ spirit.

CLD’s and CFDC’s

Local Development Centres (CLD) and Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) are a must for anyone wishing to start his own business: they offer assistance for developing business plans, provide mentoring services and offer loans and grants, etc.

You could also obtain income support (under certain conditions) to start your business (support to self-employment). Contact your Local Employment Centre.

• CLD Rouyn-Noranda
• CLD Abitibi-Ouest
• CLD Vallée-de-l’Or
• CLD Abitibi

• CFDC Rouyn-Noranda
• CFDC Abitibi-Ouest
• CFDC Vallée-del’Or
• CFDC Harricana
• CFDC Barraute-Senneterre-Quévillon

• Société de développement du Témiscamingue

Youth Support

As for the Carrefours jeunesse emploi, they offer services tailored to the needs of the 16-35 year-olds, who represent a large portion of the new entrepreneurs.

• Centre ressources jeunesse de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
• Carrefour jeunesse emploi d’Abitibi-Est
• Carrefour jeunesse emploi d’Abitibi-Ouest
• Carrefour jeunesse emploi du Témiscamingue
• Mouvement relève d’Amos région

Associations

Finally, Chambers of Commerce and business women’s associations will provide the networking and professional contact opportunities that you need to start your business project.

• Rouyn-Noranda Chamber of Commerce
• Amos Chamber of Commerce
• Abitibi-Ouest Chamber of commerce
• Val-d’Or Chamber of commerce
• Équipe en affaires du Témiscamingue
• Soutien à l’entrepreneuriat féminin (SEFAT)