SADC Shawinigan

812, avenue des Cèdres Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 1P2

Since 1984, SADC Shawinigan has been committed to supporting local businesses and the community, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening collaboration among regional stakeholders.

Our mission is to implement, manage, or support projects that foster the economic and social development of our territory.

Our three areas of service aim to stimulate sustainable economic growth by offering guidance, financing, and resources to entrepreneurs, businesses, and the community.
We believe in the vitality of our region and work closely with our partners to create an environment that fosters innovation and prosperity.

Do you have a business startup, growth, or acquisition project?
Need support with management challenges?
Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Services offered

SADC Shawinigan offers a range of services to support businesses and the community. In terms of financing, we provide loans to local businesses to support their startup, acquisition, growth, green transition, and digital transformation projects. We also support business and organizational leaders with advice and guidance on various management-related matters. Finally, we implement or support local economic development initiatives that help create a climate conducive to economic growth.
Local economic development​
Business support
Funding
Other local services

Implementing a digital strategy involves many aspects of communications, such as your visual identity, website, social media, identifying your target audience, and more. Our consulting service is designed to support and equip you in navigating the online world with personalized and flexible guidance that includes:

  • Analysis of your online presence and needs (IT diagnostic)
  • Development and support for implementing a web strategy (action plan)
  • Objective decision-making support
  • A “Web Survival Kit” (directory of local suppliers)

This service also includes:

  • IT peer-sharing communities to encourage mutual support
  • Various workshops and group training sessions based on identified needs

Don’t hesitate to contact Catherine for any questions :

IT Advisor
SADC Shawinigan

Digital management and cybersecurity have become a part of daily business operations, but navigating them isn’t always easy. We can support your decision-making to help you find the right solutions for your business or organization through our consulting service, which includes:

  • Needs analysis for digital technologies
  • Support through your digital transformation
  • Help understanding digital language
  • Objective guidance in your technology choices
  • Support for digital process automation
  • Basic advice on adopting good cybersecurity practices
  • A “Digital Survival Kit” (directory of local technology suppliers, available training programs, etc.)

Want to benefit from this free service? Contact Édith to learn more.

IT Manager
SADC Shawinigan

SADC Shawinigan offers personalized support tailored to the needs of SMEs and organizations. The main objective of our services is to increase the autonomy of businesses and organizations in managing their finances and accounting.

Startup Support

Our startup consulting service will help you maximize your chances of a successful launch. This service, tailored to your needs, includes:

  • Startup advice and understanding your business model using the Business Model Generation methodology
  • Optimizing your financing plan
  • Understanding key concepts in sustainable development, green and inclusive recovery, and circular economy

Financial Management / Accounting

Our accounting and financial management support will help you better plan and manage your business’s finances in the following areas:

  • Cash flow budgeting
  • Chart of accounts for computerized bookkeeping
  • Reading and tracking financial statements
  • Costing advice
  • Answers to your questions about the Acomba software

To learn more, contact Nadia.

Director of Admiistrative Services
SADC Shawinigan

For all our investment funds, you can submit your financing application online.

Once all required documents have been submitted, the processing times are as follows:

  • For an existing business requesting $50,000 or less, an accelerated process is generally possible within 2 weeks, under certain conditions
  • For a startup project requesting more than $50,000, the usual processing time is approximately one month

Submit your application by completing the online financing request form.

Here’s a checklist to help you prepare before starting the online application process.

Want to see what the form looks like before you begin? Here is a printable version.

SPECIALS PROJECTS​

FlexiLoan for woman

The FlexiLoan for Women fund provides financial assistance in the form of a loan to help part-time women entrepreneurs (flexipreneurs) realize their acquisition, succession, startup, and business growth projects. It also offers free support and tailored activities designed to meet the specific needs of flexipreneurs.

The AccèsTI-Citoyen Project

The AccèsTI-Citoyen project aims to improve digital literacy among residents aged 18 and over living in the city of Shawinigan.

“Tête Première” Program

The Tête Première program offers various services to entrepreneurs who are seeking balance, who want to improve their psychological health, or who wish to maintain good mental well-being. This unique initiative was launched following the publication of studies highlighting mental health issues among entrepreneurs — notably, that 39.2% of them are experiencing professional burnout.

Tools and tips

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Territories served

Nathalie Boisvert
Claire Pépin
Maude Labrosse
André Héon
Abdoulaye Souley
Claude Frigon
Nicholas Berrouard
Denis Gélinas
Guy Sylvestre

Ville de Shawinigan

Ville de Shawinigan

A team dedicated to your project

Sylvie Lavergne
Development and Communication Director
Nadia Courchesne
Director of Administrative Services, CPA, CGA
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Marc-André de Launière
Financial Services Director
Amélie Lapointe
Accounting Technician
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Simon Charlebois

General Director

Sylvie Lavergne

Development and Communication Director

Nadia Courchesne

Director of Administrative Services, CPA, CGA

Marc-André de Launière

Financial Services Director

Édith Sirois

IT Manager

Catherine Adam

IT Advisor

Amélie Lemire

Tête Première Coordinator

Amélie Lapointe

Accounting Technician

Guylaine Bordeleau

IT Trainer

Amélie Racette

Flexi-Loan Coordinator

JOINDRE SADC Shawinigan

Main office
812, avenue des Cèdres Shawinigan (Québec) G9N 1P2

Fax : 819 537-5109

[email protected]

Business hours
Monday to Wenesday
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
By appointment
Appointments outside normal office hours are available upon request.

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