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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.
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Association YWCA de Montréal et de Québec – Gala Femmes de mérite For many years, Desjardins has been associated with the Montreal and Quebec City Gala-bénéfice Femmes de mérite as presenter of the "Business and professions" category, annually recognizing women's commitment to community wellbeing and the development of Montreal's business sector. In Quebec City, Desjardins is presenter of the "Jeune femme de mérite" category to outwardly recognize younger women's dynamic presence and achievements in the community. |
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Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal Desjardins plays an active role in local and regional chamber of commerce activities and development throughout Quebec. In Montreal, Desjardins partners with the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal as an anchor partner of the Board and presents Desjardins Business luncheons where influential people share their vision for Montreal's development. |
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 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. |
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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. |
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Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec Very active among Quebec businesswomen, Desjardins Group is proud of its association, year after year, with Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec and of being the 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. |
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Québec Entrepreneurship ContestThe Québec Entrepreneurship Contest is open to new entrepreneurs that are starting a business and students who want to explore their inner entrepreneur. Desjardins Group, as presenting partner of the Contest, wishes to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among youth. It's also a way to support regional economic development since, thanks to this initiative, new businesses will be established throughout the province of Quebec. In addition, this year we hosted the Desjardins Grand Prize Gala on June 16, 2011, where the national contest winners were announced. |
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