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June 2012
N E W S L E T T E R
Special edition Annual Report 2011-2012
Firmly rooted in its environment, the Coaticook region SADC
contributes to the development and well-being of its community
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team’s work on
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Once again, the SADC has participated this year in improving the community’s quality
of life. The organization is responsive to local needs and has taken part in a dozen
committees, and especially the coordination of follow-up for the Table de
concertation régionale. The Table brings together players from our MRC’s various
activity sectors and is a privileged space for discussion on our region’s future.
Using the tools at its disposal, including the expertise of its employees and its
financial resources, the SADC introduces and collaborates in a host of projects. This
year, it injected nearly $100,000 into local development and nearly $1 million into
loans for small- and medium-sized enterprises, in spite of the reduced sized of its
team owing to sick and maternity leave.
Serge Gosselin
Chair
The orientations provided by the Board of Directors aim to promote both technical
and financial support for businesses. Many of these enterprises face a number of
challenges, in particular relating to human resources management, marketing
development, bookkeeping, and networking by leaders—in other words, issues
relating to sustainable development. Citizens at large are also faced with several
problems, for example the devitalization of the rural world, climate change, lack of
succession, the exodus of older populations, etc. Our MRC is known as a proactive
community and the SADC is here to help it along in its efforts, together with local
partners, so as to foster and maintain regional development.
Joanne Beaudin
Chief Executive Officer
819 849-3053 | sadccoaticook.ca
38 Child Street, Suite 140, Coaticook, QC J1A 2B1
Canada Economic
Development supports
financially the SADC
2011-2012
A year focused on
sustainable development
TO BE SUSTAINABLE…
THE SADC GETS INVOLVED…
THE SADC CONTRIBUTES…
action plan and a training plan, technical guidance
and support, a performance assessment, and training
on media visibility.
• Earth Day (Marché de la Vallée and Municipality of
Waterville)
Among the twenty-four organizations that have
benefited from the services offered by SD SADC
Estrie, six are from the Coaticook Valley: Caron et fils,
Caldwell Biofermentation Canada, Laiterie de
Coaticook, Parcs Découverte Nature and Gorge de
Coaticook, Verger Le Gros Pierre, and Le 5e élément.
Participating businesses have officially been awarded
certificates over the course of two public events held
in Coaticook and Asbestos.
FINANCIALLY TO PROMISING PROJECTS FOR LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS
IN THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS
• Pioneer’s Trail (TCCC)
ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING SESSIONS TO STIMULATE
DEVELOPMENT
• Coordinating and supervising the activities of the
CACI network
• Gala Excel (CLD, CCIRC)
• Guidance on sustainable development provided to
six businesses (SD SADC ESTRIE)
• Coordinating the activities of the Table de
concertation régionale (TCR)
• Governance in Organizations by Marco Baron,
B.B.A., Governance Consultant
• Organizing the Des projets qui bougent (Projects
on the Move) event (“quiz” evening)
• How to Organize a “Zero-Waste” Event by
Monique Clément, B.Sc. DGE, Recycling Expert
• Youth projects: participating in the Table Jeunesse
and in the Committee for the Conciliation
travail-étude (Work/Study Balance) project
THE SADC INTRODUCES…
• Emotional Intelligence at the Heart of Leadership
by Pierrette Desrosiers, M.Ps.
• Workshops on Information and Communications
Technologies (ICT)
• Mixer for young entrepreneurs
• Business development follow-up (CSHC)
• Pilot project: guidance for the Studio du monde
(REES)
ciety
So
Workable
onomy
Ec
SUSTAINABLE
Env
ir
on
• Participating in various committees: TCR Piloting
Committee; Pacte Rural Regional Committee; Rues
Principales and Plan de développement global de
Coaticook Committee; Industry Committee; Vigie
de la MRC de Coaticook Committee; Orientation
bio alimentaire de l’Estrie Committee;
Femmessor-Estrie Committee; Ad Hoc Committee
on Knowledge transfer for APDEQ ESTRIE; RITE
(Réseau des intervenants en transfert
d'entreprises) Committee
• 100th anniversary of the Ferme du plateau
(CIARC)
• Choco et Porto (CDC de Coaticook)
• Professional guidance services (Studio du monde)
• Volunteer recognition evening (CAB)
• Plaisir d’entreprendre au féminin (joy of
entrepreneurship for women) (Femmessor Estrie)
SD SADC Estrie is an active partner of Défi Climat
2011 and of the Synapse website created by the
Eco-Advisory Chair. The organization also
collaborates with the Work/Study Balance Program
and offers conference services in various sectors.
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• Boulot boum (CLD)
• Projets en images (Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook)
• Table de concertation régionale (regional table)
• Dobson Lagassé mentorship modules (CLD)
• Entrepreneurial succession diagnosis (CDÉC)
AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES DD
• Comedy show “Daniel pis sa gang”
(Mental Health Week)
SD IN THE VALLEY…
Equitable
Viable
• Providing guidance to the Studio du monde
• Website (Saveurs des Cantons)
To be sustainable, development must reconcile
three key elements:
social equity, environmental preservation
and economic efficiency.
ment
Visit our Website: sadccoaticook.ca
To address ongoing pressure from a market that is
pushing organizations to become increasingly
“sustainable,” the SADC de l’Estrie offers guidance
services in sustainable development (SD) to local
businesses. In addition to an organizational diagnosis
from an SD standpoint, these services include an
Gaétan Gilbert and Diane Goyette (Verger le Gros Pierre),
Gary Caldwell (Caldwell Biofermentation Canada),
Joanne Beaudin and Gaétan Labelle (SADC)
Visit our Website: sadccoaticook.ca
2011-2012
A year focused on
sustainable development
TO BE SUSTAINABLE…
THE SADC GETS INVOLVED…
THE SADC CONTRIBUTES…
action plan and a training plan, technical guidance
and support, a performance assessment, and training
on media visibility.
• Earth Day (Marché de la Vallée and Municipality of
Waterville)
Among the twenty-four organizations that have
benefited from the services offered by SD SADC
Estrie, six are from the Coaticook Valley: Caron et fils,
Caldwell Biofermentation Canada, Laiterie de
Coaticook, Parcs Découverte Nature and Gorge de
Coaticook, Verger Le Gros Pierre, and Le 5e élément.
Participating businesses have officially been awarded
certificates over the course of two public events held
in Coaticook and Asbestos.
FINANCIALLY TO PROMISING PROJECTS FOR LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS
IN THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS
• Pioneer’s Trail (TCCC)
ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING SESSIONS TO STIMULATE
DEVELOPMENT
• Coordinating and supervising the activities of the
CACI network
• Gala Excel (CLD, CCIRC)
• Guidance on sustainable development provided to
six businesses (SD SADC ESTRIE)
• Coordinating the activities of the Table de
concertation régionale (TCR)
• Governance in Organizations by Marco Baron,
B.B.A., Governance Consultant
• Organizing the Des projets qui bougent (Projects
on the Move) event (“quiz” evening)
• How to Organize a “Zero-Waste” Event by
Monique Clément, B.Sc. DGE, Recycling Expert
• Youth projects: participating in the Table Jeunesse
and in the Committee for the Conciliation
travail-étude (Work/Study Balance) project
THE SADC INTRODUCES…
• Emotional Intelligence at the Heart of Leadership
by Pierrette Desrosiers, M.Ps.
• Workshops on Information and Communications
Technologies (ICT)
• Mixer for young entrepreneurs
• Business development follow-up (CSHC)
• Pilot project: guidance for the Studio du monde
(REES)
ciety
So
Workable
onomy
Ec
SUSTAINABLE
Env
ir
on
• Participating in various committees: TCR Piloting
Committee; Pacte Rural Regional Committee; Rues
Principales and Plan de développement global de
Coaticook Committee; Industry Committee; Vigie
de la MRC de Coaticook Committee; Orientation
bio alimentaire de l’Estrie Committee;
Femmessor-Estrie Committee; Ad Hoc Committee
on Knowledge transfer for APDEQ ESTRIE; RITE
(Réseau des intervenants en transfert
d'entreprises) Committee
• 100th anniversary of the Ferme du plateau
(CIARC)
• Choco et Porto (CDC de Coaticook)
• Professional guidance services (Studio du monde)
• Volunteer recognition evening (CAB)
• Plaisir d’entreprendre au féminin (joy of
entrepreneurship for women) (Femmessor Estrie)
SD SADC Estrie is an active partner of Défi Climat
2011 and of the Synapse website created by the
Eco-Advisory Chair. The organization also
collaborates with the Work/Study Balance Program
and offers conference services in various sectors.
Follow us on www.ddsadcestrie.org
• Boulot boum (CLD)
• Projets en images (Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook)
• Table de concertation régionale (regional table)
• Dobson Lagassé mentorship modules (CLD)
• Entrepreneurial succession diagnosis (CDÉC)
AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES DD
• Comedy show “Daniel pis sa gang”
(Mental Health Week)
SD IN THE VALLEY…
Equitable
Viable
• Providing guidance to the Studio du monde
• Website (Saveurs des Cantons)
To be sustainable, development must reconcile
three key elements:
social equity, environmental preservation
and economic efficiency.
ment
Visit our Website: sadccoaticook.ca
To address ongoing pressure from a market that is
pushing organizations to become increasingly
“sustainable,” the SADC de l’Estrie offers guidance
services in sustainable development (SD) to local
businesses. In addition to an organizational diagnosis
from an SD standpoint, these services include an
Gaétan Gilbert and Diane Goyette (Verger le Gros Pierre),
Gary Caldwell (Caldwell Biofermentation Canada),
Joanne Beaudin and Gaétan Labelle (SADC)
Visit our Website: sadccoaticook.ca
2011-2012
The SADC is a guiding force
PROJECTS ON THE MOVE!
Who would have thought it could be so entertaining
and exciting to attend an evening information session
on the progress of some 30 projects stemming from
the 2009 regional forum? Yet this is exactly what the
SADC accomplished in organizing the Des projets qui
bougent (Projects on the Move) event in collaboration
with the Table de concertation régionale (TCR) and
various local partners. Before a captivated and
amused audience, seven teams of three competitors
each answered questions in a quiz game that required
serious preparation. The contestants had studied the
contents of 11 information capsules published in Le
Progrès de Coaticook in line with our MRC’s projects
in the areas of leisure, youth, municipal life, the
community, culture, health, education, forestry,
agriculture and agri-business, commerce-industry, and
tourism.
Over several weeks, the 21 competitors of all ages and
various sectors in our community intensively studied
our regional development orientations, and—thanks
to the magic of fun and games—effectively
communicated
their
newfound
knowledge to the 90 spectators in
attendance. In addition, the two
winning teams shared a $1,000
prize
awarded
to
the
organizations they represented.
A win-win situation for the
entire community!
Technological literacy
:: PILOT PROJECT ::
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FOLLOW-UP
Guiding businesses,
an SADC priority!
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) TOOLKIT
The SADC acknowledges the importance of human
resources
management
and
encourages
entrepreneurs to put a greater focus on this
dimension to support their business’ growth and
profitability.
Érin Smith
(Dépanneur Waterville)
and Nancy Marcoux,
Business Advisor and
Financial Analyst
(SADC)
In this spirit, an individualized guidance program
was offered to Ms. Erin Smith from Dépanneur
Waterville. During this program adapted to
her organization’s needs, more than
60 hours were devoted to
establishing a HR diagnosis,
putting together an action
plan and equipping the
young promoter with tools
for staff management.
“QUIZ” EVENING
Projects on the Move
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Participants :
Geneviève Dion (Pâtisserie Coaticook), Julie Vaillancourt and
Stéphane Beauchesne (Gaétane Fleuriste), Jolaine Duteau
(Centré-questre Tandem), Kevin Blouin (Paysagement et
horticulture Kevin Blouin), Erin Smith (Dépanneur Waterville).
Five young entrepreneurs from the area had an
opportunity to learn more about the role of business
leaders.
A dynamic approach combining small-group training
sessions, individualized coaching and networking
allowed the participants to find answers to various
problems encountered since their business start-up,
as well as discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs.
According to the feedback, this event is certainly
worth repeating! This innovative SADC project was
carried out thanks to the valuable assistance of the
Service aux entreprises de la Commission scolaire des
Hauts-Cantons.
Training Sessions, November 2011 to March 2012
The SADC is more than ever convinced of the vital
importance of developing skills in information and
communications technologies (ICT) and is pulling out
all the stops to promote technological literacy among
individuals and organizations in our community.
Thanks to the Programme d’appui au passage à
la société de l’information (support program for
the transition to an information society) (Services
Québec) and the Programme
d’accès
communautaire (Community Access Program)
(Industry Canada), the SADC was able to hire Ms.
Josée Marleau and intern-instructors who assisted in
expanding the deployment of services offered by the
six Centres d’accès communautaire à Internet
(CACI) (Community Internet Access centres or ICAC)
in our MRC. An array of ICAC equipment has been
improved or updated, and technical support has been
provided to users at each centre. Two new service
sites have been established in St-Herménégilde and
at the Centre Élie-Carrier. The purchase of laptop
computers for a mobile CACI and the availability of
the SADC’s smartboard-equipped room helped to
introduce new courses, including one delivered on
Skype. More than 175 participants were able to
attend ICT training sessions between November
2011 and March 2012 for a total of 441 hours of
training.
Number of Training Sessions Prodived by the CACI
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:: PILOT PROJECT ::
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FOLLOW-UP
Participants :
Geneviève Dion (Pâtisserie Coaticook), Julie Vaillancourt and
Stéphane Beauchesne (Gaétane Fleuriste), Jolaine Duteau
(Centré-questre Tandem), Kevin Blouin (Paysagement et
horticulture Kevin Blouin), Erin Smith (Dépanneur Waterville).
Five young entrepreneurs from the area had an
opportunity to learn more about the role of business
leaders.
A dynamic approach combining small-group training
sessions, individualized coaching and networking
allowed the participants to find answers to various
problems encountered since their business start-up,
as well as discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs.
According to the feedback, this event is certainly
worth repeating! This innovative SADC project was
carried out thanks to the valuable assistance of the
Service aux entreprises de la Commission scolaire des
Hauts-Cantons.
Training Sessions, November 2011 to March 2012
The SADC is more than ever convinced of the vital
importance of developing skills in information and
communications technologies (ICT) and is pulling out
all the stops to promote technological literacy among
individuals and organizations in our community.
Thanks to the Programme d’appui au passage à
la société de l’information (support program for
the transition to an information society) (Services
Québec) and the Programme
d’accès
communautaire (Community Access Program)
(Industry Canada), the SADC was able to hire Ms.
Josée Marleau and intern-instructors who assisted in
expanding the deployment of services offered by the
six Centres d’accès communautaire à Internet
(CACI) (Community Internet Access centres or ICAC)
in our MRC. An array of ICAC equipment has been
improved or updated, and technical support has been
provided to users at each centre. Two new service
sites have been established in St-Herménégilde and
at the Centre Élie-Carrier. The purchase of laptop
computers for a mobile CACI and the availability of
the SADC’s smartboard-equipped room helped to
introduce new courses, including one delivered on
Skype. More than 200 participants were able to
attend ICT training sessions between November
2011 and March 2012 for a total of 441 hours of
training.
Number of Training Sessions Prodived by the CACI
Number of training sessions
Number of participants
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The SADC,
a key player in economic development
Portfolio growth over the past 10 years
The SADC offers a variety of financial products adapted to the needs of local businesses. In
2011-2012, 28 loans were authorized by the Investment Committee, while 33 loans
were provided, for a total of $952,500. This represents the highest sum since the
organization’s beginnings!
JOBS
Maintenance Creation
INVESTMENT
Total
REGULAR INVESTMENT FUND
73
13.5
86.5
YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND
36
9
45
TOTAL
109
22.5
131.5
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
Since its creation, the SADC has granted 248 loans
for a total of $8,143,161. This has contributed to the
creation or maintenance of 1,577 jobs.
The SADC currently counts 100 active loans, all
funds included. This figure represents an almost 22%
increase in a single year! These investments in the
Coaticook MRC’s businesses add up to
$2,454,914.65
SADC
Lever Effect
Total
$730,500 $1,991,238 $2,721,738
8.96%
$965,677 $1,187,677
3.63%
$222,000
$952,500 $2,956,915 $3,909,415
Regular Investment Fund
Distribution by Activity Sector
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
Youth Investment Fund
Distribution by Activity Sector
LOYAL CUSTOMERS
Our entrepreneurs demonstrate that our financing
products are accessible and appealing, since 38% of
our business clients have more than one active loan
with the SADC!
LOSS
RATE
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
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Regular Investment fund
$791,000
$110,000
$250,000
$75,000
$113,000
$330,000
$120,000
$350,000
$730,500
$424,000
Youth Investment fund
$222,000
$178,000
$48,125
$30,000
$45,000
$68,500
$90,000
$132,300 $131,000
SADC 2011-2012 A YEAR IN PICTURES
EVENING MIXER FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Nearly 70 people turned out to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship with our
dynamic panelists. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds, the panelists provided
convincing examples of various ways to do business.
GOING GREEN IN EVENTS
Over the course of a few hours of training, recycling expert Monique Clément
demonstrated the relevance of properly managing waste materials from an
event. She also provided a simple and effective instruction manual for organizing
a zero-waste event
MORE HELP FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Following the signing of a new agreement with Canada Economic Development,
the maximum sum permitted in the context of the Youth Strategy rose from
$15,000 to $25,000 per promoter. The Youth Strategy is an indispensable tool
for fostering and supporting our entrepreneurial succession.
Visit our Website : sadccoaticook.ca
$153,600
The SADC,
a key player in economic development
Portfolio growth over the past 10 years
The SADC offers a variety of financial products adapted to the needs of local businesses. In
2011-2012, 28 loans were authorized by the Investment Committee, while 33 loans
were provided, for a total of $952,500. This represents the highest sum since the
organization’s beginnings!
JOBS
Maintenance Creation
INVESTMENT
Total
REGULAR INVESTMENT FUND
73
13.5
86.5
YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND
36
9
45
TOTAL
109
22.5
131.5
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
Since its creation, the SADC has granted 248 loans
for a total of $8,143,161. This has contributed to the
creation or maintenance of 1,577 jobs.
The SADC currently counts 100 active loans, all
funds included. This figure represents an almost 22%
increase in a single year! These investments in the
Coaticook MRC’s businesses add up to
$2,454,914.65
SADC
Lever Effect
Total
$730,500 $1,991,238 $2,721,738
8.96%
$965,677 $1,187,677
3.63%
$222,000
$952,500 $2,956,915 $3,909,415
Regular Investment Fund
Distribution by Activity Sector
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
Youth Investment Fund
Distribution by Activity Sector
LOYAL CUSTOMERS
Our entrepreneurs demonstrate that our financing
products are accessible and appealing, since 38% of
our business clients have more than one active loan
with the SADC!
LOSS
RATE
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
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Regular Investment fund
$791,000
$110,000
$250,000
$75,000
$113,000
$330,000
$120,000
$350,000
$730,500
$424,000
Youth Investment fund
$222,000
$178,000
$48,125
$30,000
$45,000
$68,500
$90,000
$132,300 $131,000
SADC 2011-2012 A YEAR IN PICTURES
EVENING MIXER FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Nearly 70 people turned out to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship with our
dynamic panelists. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds, the panelists provided
convincing examples of various ways to do business.
GOING GREEN IN EVENTS
Over the course of a few hours of training, recycling expert Monique Clément
demonstrated the relevance of properly managing waste materials from an
event. She also provided a simple and effective instruction manual for organizing
a zero-waste event
MORE HELP FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Following the signing of a new agreement with Canada Economic Development,
the maximum sum permitted in the context of the Youth Strategy rose from
$15,000 to $25,000 per promoter. The Youth Strategy is an indispensable tool
for fostering and supporting our entrepreneurial succession.
Visit our Website : sadccoaticook.ca
$153,600
MISSION
Firmly rooted in its environment, the
Coaticook region SADC contributes to the
development and well-being of its community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
as of March 31, 2012
Serge Gosselin Chair |General Representation
There are two kinds of people in life: people who see
the world as it is and wonder why. People who imagine
the world as it should be and wonder: why not?
Judith Bolduc Secretary-Treasurer |Commerce & Service
George-Bernard SHAW
Lyne Lacroix Vice-Chair, Local Development |Community
Gaétan Labelle Vice-Chair, Investment |Finance
Sylvie Viau Director |General Representation
Sylvie Giguère Director |Training/Education
Edith Comeau Director |Community
Photo credit : Caroline Roy
Luc Marcoux Director |Municipal Affairs
Johanne Provencher Director |Industry
Gladys Bruun Director |Municipal Affairs
Francis Perron Director |Youth
THANK YOU AND WELCOME!
THANK YOU to the SADC team.
THANK YOU to Mr. Gaétan Labelle for his 5 years of service
as SADC President.
THANK YOU to the SADC’s directors for the 492 hours they devoted to volunteer
work in Board meetings, as well as meetings of the Investment, Local Development and Human Resources
Committees. We would also like to thank you for your role as SADC ambassadors over the course of numerous local
events and activities, as well our organization’s conferences.
THANK YOU to the Réseau des SADC et CAE du Quebec and to Canada Economic Development
WELCOME to our new president, Serge Gosselin and to the new directors who have joined the SADC de la région
de Coaticook during the last year: Ms. Sylvie Viau, Ms. Sylvie Giguère and Mr. Luc Marcoux.
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