Local Economy – February 2015

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMMES FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
by Ginette Bars, translation Sheila Lord

A wide range of different forms of financial aid programs do exist, but it is difficult to apply for them if one has no knowledge of their existence. I have identified one page of the Quebec Government internet site which provides a fairly complete list of these programs : www2.gouv.qc.ca./entreprises

Hemmingford Township Municipality has for a number of years offered a “Financial assistance program for the development of private sector commercial businesses”.

This programme is intended to encourage the establishment of new businesses as well as the development of existing businesses having a project which would create local investment. In addition, measures are taken to promote the industrial park with a view to inducing quality businesses which could create employment to settle there.

The CLD des Jardins of Napierville, organises several activities and offers a variety of programs aimed at economic development in different sectors. Here is a brief summary of the assistance offered :

  • Services for young entrepreneurs (18-35 years) to give them a good start in planning, marketing strategy, research into sources of financing, etc.
  • Administration of the program entitled “Support for the Self-employed” offered by Emploi Quebec to ap- plicants who are unemployed and receiving or have received unemployment allowances as well as welfare recipients.
  • Annual organisation of “Journées horticoles et Grandes cultures”
  • Co-ordination and development of the ‘Circuit du Paysan’
  • Agricultural development regarding reduction of pesticides
  • Social development (Hemmingford Medical Coop)

AU SERVICE DES AÎNÉS is a new private service available to the elderly and others in need of home care. Dale Langille, Licensed Practical Nurse with 5 years experience has chosen this mission to help the elderly stay in their homes as long as possible. Services offered but not restricted to are, help getting washed, dressed, eating, taking medications, running errands, Doctors appointments and foot care.

For a free consultation and information on available tax credits: Dale Langille, 514 713-0348, auservicedesaines@gmail.com www.facebook.com/auservicedesaines.

THIBERT BOURGON ASSURANCES INC.
March 1, 2015 will mark the 10th anniversary of THIBERT BOURGON ASSURANCES INC. The owners and employees extend their heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has contributed to our success. Your loyalty and confidence in our service has allowed us to grow and offer you our clients and friends the best possible insurance.

If you are seeking a quote for your auto, home, commercial property, farm property, recreational vehicle, travel or any other insurance needs please contact us either by telephone at 450-247-3210 or e-mail at sthibert@thibertbourgon.com and we will be most happy to answer your questions and schedule an appointment to discuss your needs and provide you with the proper coverage to fit those needs. Our office is situated at 515 Champlain St., Hemmingford and we are open from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.

A special thank to all our employees who have contributed to the success of our company in the past 10 years: France Landry, Johanne Galarneau, Tammy Vallancourt, Stéphanie Dauphinais and Julie Bayard.

Sincerely, Sylvie Thibert (owner) and Michael Bourgon (owner)