General Information
The Granit RCM is located east of Sherbrooke, near the U.S. border. It consists primarily of forest and agricultural land (85%). The principal industrial sectors are wood and granite processing and construction. The city of Lac-Mégantic is the main service centre in the region.
Society
The RCM is set in a magnificent natural environment, in which culture and recreation contribute to its distinctive regional flavour. In addition to year-round social and cultural activities, the area is well suited to sports and outdoor activities (snowshoeing, skating, golf, hockey, etc.). The population also has access to the Centre de santé et de services sociaux du Granit, which, after a $14.5 million renovation and the purchase of $3.5 million in equipment, has become a modern model of health care integration.
Economy
The manufacturing sector is the economic engine of the RCM. Approximately 100 businesses operate in the wood, construction, granite and agri-food sectors. The development of major natural or cultural attractions and the availability of accommodations and restaurants has secured the RCM’s growing reputation as a resort destination of choice for tourists. The tertiary sector, a crucial complement to the manufacturing sector, includes over 300 trades and services, while the agroforestry sector includes more than 600 operations.

Programs or Financial/Tax Incentives for Business
  • Incentives for the establishment and expansion of businesses in various municipalities in the territory (e.g., industrial park, industrial zone, organizations to facilitate the acquisition or construction of industrial buildings, tax holidays)
  • Possible grant through the Assistance Fund for Single-Industry Municipalities
  • City of Lac-Mégantic: possible grant to offset the increase in municipal property taxes
  • CLD de la MRC du Granit
    • Fonds d’investissement local (FIL; Local Investment Funds)
    • Fonds local d’investissement (FLI; Local Investment Funds)
    • Fonds d’aide aux jeunes promoteurs (Young Promoter Assistance Funds)
    • Fonds d’aide aux entreprises de l’économie sociale (Social Economy Business Assistance Funds)
    • Support for self-employment
  • Mégantic region CFDC
    • Two investment funds
    • Two special financial products: Opération façade and Appui à la relève
    • Youth Strategy Program
  • 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.
Granit
in figures
  • Land Area (km2)
    2830
  • Population
    22 125
  • Distance from Montréal, QC
    277 km
    3 h 30 min
  • Distance from New York, NY
    740 km
    8 h 20 min
  • Distance from Boston, MA
    472 km
    5 h 30 min
Support Organizations
CLD de la MRC du Granit
4576 Roberge Street, P.O. Box 155
Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 2S6
Tel.: 819-583-4411
Fax.: 819-583-5344
E-mail: cldgranit@cldgranit.qc.ca

Mégantic region CFDC
5137 Frontenac Street
Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 1H2
Tel.: 819-583-5332
Fax.: 819-583-5957
E-mail: sadcrm@globetrotter.net
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