Functional and cooperative economy
The CLD has joined five other Quebec regions in a pilot project to gain knowledge and expertise about functional and cooperative economies (EFC in the French acronym).
A one-stop shop for entrepreneurs
The CLD Brome-Missisquoi is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs and business leaders in their start-up, growth, and development projects. As a member of the Réseau accès PME, the CLD Brome-Missisquoi guides entrepreneurs through every stage of their business development.
Services are free of charge and available to businesses of all sizes, regardless of their sector or stage of growth. The CLD acts as a one-stop service hub, providing entrepreneurs with the support and resources they need to overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
The economic development team is responsible for:
- supporting entrepreneurs in their business projects;
- referring entrepreneurs to the appropriate organizations, programs, and tools based on their needs;
- facilitating entrepreneurs’ access to financing.
Projects – Economic development
Subscribe to the CLD’s newsletter
Are you an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one? Sign up for the CLD of Brome-Missisquoi newsletter to hear about projects that could help you grow your business. Each newsletter is chock full of valuable information about financing and grants, events, training, tools and much, much more!
CLD strategic plans
View strategic plans for tourism development, agri-food and sustainable development to learn more about our priorities for these sectors.
About the CLD
The CLD of Brome-Missisquoi seeks to stimulate economic growth and encourage entrepreneurship that prioritizes sustainable development by working with stakeholders in rural development, agri-food, culture, tourism and manufacturing.
The CLD of Brome-Missisquoi has a team of experts at the ready to provide you with a wide range of free services:
- Startup support
- Mentoring
- Training
- Help establishing your business
- Finding and getting the most out of financing packages
- Search engine optimization
- Development tools
- Identifying buildings or premises for sale or rent
- Support for tourism businesses
- Sustainable development guidance
- Support for Self-Employment (STA in the French acronym)
- Support for agri-food businesses
- Circular economy assistance
- Agricultural networking and young farmers
- Business transfers
Brome-Missisquoi stands out for its commitment to bolstering its flagship sectors—agri-food, agri‑tourism and viticulture. These areas of excellence showcase the region’s potential for economic development.
We can’t talk about excellence without mentioning Technum Québec’s innovation zone in digital technologies, headquartered in Bromont. This project is monumental, putting our region on the map as a major player in tech, given the vital role electronics play in the digital revolution.
Useful links and documents
Politique de soutien aux entreprises et organismes sur le territoire de la MRC de Brome-Missisquoi 2024 (French only)
Fonds régions et ruralité : Adoption des priorités d'interventions en matière de développement local et régional pour l'année 2024 (French only)
Politique de soutien aux projets structurants pour améliorer les milieux de vie de la MRC de Brome-Missisquoi 2024 (French only)
CLD of Brome-Missisquoi website
Contact the CLD team
Annual report 2023