Business

Desjardins Group is active throughout the territory and a key player in economic development. As the only financial institution to have adopted a regional development policy, Desjardins is an active partner in the growth of entrepreneurial culture.


Les Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec
Les Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec (MEQ) is a division of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. The organization is the primary business network that promotes the interests of manufacturers and exporters in Quebec. As the Major Gold Sponsor of MEQ, Desjardins Group contributes to the business growth and development of Quebec manufacturers and exporters.

Journée Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du Québec
La journée Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du Québec allows people of all ages to get a taste of country life by visiting working farms. The key financial partner of Quebec agricultural producers for decades, Desjardins Group cares about the development and support of the agricultural sector. This association enables Desjardins to contribute to our agricultural producers' efforts to promote their products to consumers.

The Québec entrepreneurship contest
The Québec entrepreneurship contest is for new entrepreneurs at the start-up stage of business and for young students who wish to explore their budding interest in entreneurship. As a contest partner, Desjardins Group hopes to help young people develop their entrepreneurial spirit. It is also a way in which Desjardins can help support regional economic development, as some of these new companies will be established in the various regions of Quebec.


Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec
Very active among Quebec businesswomen, Desjardins Group is proud of its association, year after year, to the Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec and to be primary sponsor of the Gala Prix des femmes d'affaires. Presenter of the "Corporate Entrepreneur" category, Desjardins commends Quebec businesswomen's commitment and contribution to the Quebec entrepreneurship model.

Montreal Women's Y Foundation - Women of Distinction Gala
As partner and presenter of the "Business and Professions" category, Desjardins commends on a annual basis women's commitment to their community's wellbeing and development of Montreal's business sector.

Association YWCA de Québec – Gala-bénéfice Femmes de mérite
For many years, Desjardins has been associated with the Quebec City Gala-bénéfice Femmes de mérite as presenter of the "Jeune femme de mérite" category. This partnership allows Desjardins to outwardly recognize younger women's dynamic presence and achievements in the community.

Money working for people

Les grands prix Québécois de la qualité - Grand Prix 2007