AnnualReport2017

Always more...

Yes, CAE Rive-Nord does more and

more from one year to the next… and

the results speak for themselves,

thanks to the work of a small, dedicated

team of five people collaborating

with seven inspiring administrators.

In 2017-2018, the CAE vigorously contributed to the economic development of its territory by actively participating in updating the Programme de développement des collectivités, or PDC (collective development program), as well as ensuring our presence on social media platforms and on different committees, watchdogs and advisory boards. We also made our mark on various pilot projects both in here in Quebec and Canada-wide. Repeated successes create momentum: the CAE has now broken the 5.5-million-dollar mark of investing in our companies – a record since the organization began in 1984!

Two administrators completed their mandate this year. We wish to recognize the incredible commitment of Ms. Nadine Le Gal, director of Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, for her support in implementing our policies and for her diligence throughout the CAE ethics reform. Our sincere gratitude is also extended to Ms. Anne-Marie Rochon, director of Centre 1444, for her skill and generosity in guiding our employees and finance committee members. Ms. Rochon brought the organization to an expert level of financial analysis. As a result, the CAE team and administrators can now base decisions regarding business projects on the work done by Ms. Rochon.

The CAE has a good reputation and plays a prestigious role in the business community, and as such receives regular requests to join its administration. It is with great pleasure that the CAE welcomes for the next few years Mr. Patrick Verstraelen, Director of Continuing Education at Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, and Ms. Carole Hart from the Groupement des Chefs d’Entreprise du Québec. Our clientele will be the ultimate beneficiaries of this added expertise.

A Word from the President and CEO

Always more... RESULTS

Renée CourchesneDirectrice générale

Josée CourvillePrésidente

The CAE Rive-Nord would like to highlight the 10-year work

anniversary of assistant-director Ms. Marie-Pierre Guindon.

She is a rare combination of self-sacrifice and determination,

with a thirst for learning and courage of conviction to take

on all the duties she has assumed since her arrival at the

CAE Rive-Nord. This year’s successes are in large part thanks

to Ms. Guindon. We unite in recognizing the significance of

her contribution and hope she will continue rising to CAE

challenges for many years to come.

Always more... INVESTMENTS

PURCHASE ORDERS

77%

GROWTH13%

R & D10%

Argenteuil:Deux-Montagnes:

Laval:Les Moulins:

Mirabel:Rivière-du-Nord:

Thérèse-De Blainville:

4%16%14%2%6%23%35%

Argenteuil:Deux-Montagnes:

Laval:Les Moulins:

Mirabel:Rivière-du-Nord:

Thérèse-De Blainville: Out of region:

1%20%6%16%13%14%21%9%

PURCHASE ORDERS

50% SUCCESSION6%

GROWTH37%

R & D7%

1. 2017-2018 Investments Total: $5,548,492 Average loan: $260,000

By RCM

2. Portfolio allocations on March 31, 2018 Total: $8,448,400 Average loan: $184,000

By RCM:

71 companies visited

70 prospecting meetings with prescribers

58 financial analyses

This year, the CAE has devoted itself to helping Synergie Economique Laurentides take off. From now on, the territory’s five RCMs will mandate this organization to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and respond to provincial government regulations on various projects. More specifically, this year the CAE:

Although the CAE Rive-Nord has been happy to participate in setting up an organization that will contribute to a healthier environment, Synergie Economique Laurentides is focusing more and more on institutional and commercial sectors. Since the CAE Rive-Nord’s priority clientele is the manufacturing sector, the decision has been made to withdraw from this project.

The CAE Rive-Nord nevertheless participates in a CARBON CREDIT pilot project directly related to its manufacturing

clientele, just like 14 other SADCs in Quebec.

The partnership between the SADCs, CAE and greenhouse gas reduction consultant Solutions Will Inc., will allow seven of the territory’s

businesses to benefit financially from the voluntary carbon market, where efforts made by companies to reduce their GHG emissions are quantified

and converted into CARBON CREDITS. These are then sold to companies that emit too many GHGs. Eligible projects are those which, for example, reduce fossil

fuel consumption, make the conversion to greener energies or reduce waste matter destined for landfill sites, etc.

The CAE prequalified 12 companies to participate in this initiative, of which 7 have already signed a contract with Solutions Will Inc. Eligible companies are not required to invest

financially in this pilot project.

The CAE Rive-Nord has “gone green” for several years now through various initiatives, both within the organization and with its clientele.

Always more... ECO-FRIENDLY

Always more... DARING

invested 350 hours

in this project

contacted

121 companieson its territory

visited 6 companies

for specific projects

participated in 5 boardof directors

meetings and oneextraordinary

meeting

participated in trainingactivities

and media events

convened and met the 4 Lower-

Laurentian RCMs and cities of Mirabel and

Saint-Eustache

The CAE’s participation in this project involved:

meeting with 15 organizations participating in the pilot project

1audits achieved6contracts signed

7 prequalification reports

12

information sessions2clients metclients contacted

5 working meetings

51 21

Totaling over $350,000 of potential revenue for participating companies

The CAE Rive-Nord was very active in obtaining funding and programs, such as SADC, in order to meet the needs of its territory. The Programme développement des collectivités (PDC) is currently being updated throughout Canada and the results connu avant la présente entente will determine the aid and support the organization will be able to offer. Many meetings were held requiring the attendance of the general management team as well as the governing board.

The CAE’s governing board and projects that affect the future of the organization:

Other meetings attended by permanent administration:

The CAE Rive-Nord supported the innovation projects of two companies in the Argenteuil RCM - Brownsburg Electronik and Visusolution –helping them to take advantage of these grants in order to be more competitive and save precious jobs.

The SAPE program will return for one final year in 2018-2019.

Changes and restructuring that caused some disruptions in Quebec’s economic development organizations created a vacuum for young entrepreneurs hoping to launch their business. In response, the CAE Rive-Nord created an alliance with Futurpreneur Canada to support young people to achieve their business plans and thus get financing. The CAE now refers clients to RCMs, which offer this service through their economic development departments.

Soutien à l’aide de la petite entreprise (SAPE) is a project designed to help small businesses increase their productivity, profitability and sustainability by giving them access to specialized expertise in four fields representing major pillars of the Quebec economy: innovation, sustainable development, continuity, as well as business transfer and integration of information and communication technologies.

Always more... SERVICE

Always more... DEDICATED

meetings about relocating the CAE Rive-Nord

offices

4Board of

Governors meetings

and one AGA

5

pilot committee meetings

2

work meetings with

administrators

8

meetings with federal

deputies

3

Lanaudiere- Laurentian

regional meetings

2

meetings with SADC and CAE

Networks

3

finance committee meetings

8succession and human resources meeting

1

ethics committee

meeting

1

FRS meetings4CCITB public-affairs committee meetings4

Cégep de Saint-Jérôme Foundation meeting1

GOVERNING BOARD AND PERMANENT STAFF 2018-2019

Always more... PRESENT

Board of Director MembersJosée Courville, Director General, Chambre immobilière des Laurentides

Olivier Marotte, Associate, Marotte CPA inc.

Ryan La Haye, Director General, Planiprêt

André Beauchesne, President, Positech Innovation inc.

Luc Jalbert, President, Alva, 3D printing service

Patrick Verstraelen, Director of Continuing Education, Business and International Services, Cégep de Saint-Jérôme

Carole Hart, Groupement des chefs d’entreprise du Québec

CAERIVE-NORD

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13035, rue Brault, Mirabel QC J7J 0W2 T. 450 437-0999 F. 450 437-2080

Permanent Staff

Marie-Pierre Guindon

Assistant Director

Odette D’Astous

Technical Support and Financing

Emanuela D’Elia

Financial Analyst

Marie-France Larose

Business Development Advisor

Renée CourchesneDirector General

Member of SADC and CAE Network

Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec appuie financièrement les SADC et les CAECanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions offers a financial support to the SADC and the CAE

Appeared in:CCIBT’sL’EspaceRéseau magazine

24Infoletters

30Facebook

26LinkedIn

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A Thought For HumanityOnce again, the CAE Rive-Nord

organized a conference for its clients during its traditional Christmas Cocktail

event. This year, Ms. Véronique Lamy from Électro Medic came to share

the experience of her team in Haiti, where they went to lend

a hand to underprivileged people. Her touching testimonial spoke

of sharing, giving and being welcomed, a humanitarian story that uplifted

everyone in attendance. Thank-you Ms. Lamy – your words will be forever

engraved in our memories.