The Coaticook region is one of the largest dairy regions in Québec and also boasts a variety of agricultural operations and a growing agri-food processing industry. Numerous projects aim to make this sector a catalyst for development and obtain competitive advantages for the industries that set up there.

The RCM also has a vibrant industrial sector focusing on businesses that manufacture rubber and plastic products, wood products, furniture and kitchen cabinets, metal products and clothing.

Programs or Financial/Tax Incentives for Business

• One of the lowest tax rates in Québec
• Potential for grants through the Fonds de soutien aux territoires en difficulté (Support Fund for Disadvantaged Regions)/Assistance Fund for Single-Industry Municipalities
  • This fund awards non-reimbursable financial assistance of up to $100,000 to new or existing businesses for economic diversification projects
• Possible tax holiday
• Possible funding through the Fonds d’investissement locaux (Local Investment Fund – CLD, CFDC, Société locale d'investissement dans le développement de l'emploi [SOLIDE; Local Employment Development Investment Fund])
• Two industrial motels to support new business start-ups
• Several industrial sites available
• Generous provincial or federal incentives
  • Click on Business Support in the excel section of this portal for additional information on other incentives and links to related sites.