Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
We encourage the development of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean business communities by directly assisting this region’s businesses and organizations with their projects.
Overview of the region
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean's economy is mainly based on the wood, aluminium, agri-food and tourism industries. The territory includes many SMEs operating in the more traditional sectors, service-based enterprises and a high concentration of businesses and organizations involved in the aluminium processing sector.Our business office is open by appointment only. If you are a CED client, please contact your Advisor.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Business Office
100, rue Saint-Joseph Sud, bureau 203,
Alma (Québec) G8B 7A6
Phone number (toll free): 1-800-561-0633
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Intervention Strategies
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean intervention strategy
Profile and priorities of the region known for lumber, aluminum, agri-food and tourism
Success stories
The team at the CED's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Business Office is contributing to economic development in this region where natural resources rhyme with tourism and industrial development.
Find out how this family-run business based in Lac-Saint-Jean became the largest producer of haskap berries in Quebec.
Our collaborators in the region
- CLD Domaine-du-Roy (in French only)
- Corporation d’innovation et développement Alma – Lac-Saint-Jean-Est (CIDAL)
- MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine (in French only)
- MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay (in French only)
- Promotion SaguenaySADC du Fjord (in French only)
- SADC du Haut-Saguenay (in French only)
- SADC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est (in French only)
- SADC Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest (in French only)
- SADC Maria-Chapdelaine (in French only)
- SERDEX International (in French only)
- Tourisme Saguenay – Lac-St-Jean
Our collaborators in Quebec
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Provides professional services to businesses in all sectors. Supports businesses seeking financing as they start up and grow.
Canada Business Network
Provides access to government business programs, business tools, forms, and online services.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Helps Canadian companies of all sizes succeed around the world.
Global Affairs Canada
Provides financial support and personalized advice to connect with potential foreign partners, pursue new business opportunities abroad and attract foreign investment to Canada.
Investissement Québec
Supports SMEs, NPOs and businesses as they develop and seek financing.
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation Québec (MEI)
Supports the development of the Quebec economy, innovation, and exports by ensuring coordination and joint action among the various stakeholders in the economic, scientific, social, and cultural fields.
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports SMEs in validating and developing new products and procedures. Financial assistance is awarded after the project has been assessed by an industrial technology advisor.
Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec
Contributes to community economic development by providing business services: access to funding, technical assistance, and support for local, youth and women entrepreneurship. The network includes 67 Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) and Centres d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) across Quebec.