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Economic development

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.


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.

Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
Desjardins plays an active role in local and regional chamber of commerce activities and development. In Montreal, Desjardins partners with the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal and presents Desjardins Business luncheons where influential people share their vision for Montreal's development.

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

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

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.

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

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.