About

Description

FIDEL (le Fonds d’innovation et de développement économique local de la Matanie) is a fund created for local entrepreneurs to join forces and foster economic and social development in the area. The fund aims to bring about the creation of new jobs and new companies, in order to create a super regional economy.

Mission

FIDEL is an independent organization whose mission is to create jobs and wealth in Matane and the surrounding area by bringing together local entrepreneurs in the spirit of mutual support and partnership.

Background

In May 2015, François B. Rioux, President of Groupe Bertrand-Rioux, noticed the increasing economic gloom in Matane. With once flourishing companies going out of business and laying off thousands of hard workers left and right, he couldn’t bear to watch one more business close its doors. His realization led him to convince local entrepreneurs to join forces and boost the economy of his hometown, Matane. Mr. Rioux believes that entrepreneurs can play a significant role in guaranteeing local development and the continuity of local businesses.

By bringing together regional entrepreneurs, Mr. Rioux believes that we can create new businesses and attract existing business to the area. His vision is to create one of Quebec’s strongest regional economies right here in Matane. Furthermore, to incite young people to move back to the area following higher education, we must be able to offer them jobs and services that meet their needs, as well as high quality of life.

After recruiting 50 entrepreneurs, a Board of Directors, made up of nine members, was created at the General Assembly on February 29, 2016: FIDEL was born! If you are interested in becoming a member, click here.

FIDEL now has close to 140 members who, with the help of their partners, have contributed $1,405,000 – $700,000 from personal investment – as well as $1,000,000 venture capital fund.

FIDEL quite rightly sees itself as a key player in fostering entrepreneurship in Matane through new investments.

Are you an entrepreneur operating in Matane, or planning on relocating your business to Matane? Contact us!

FIDEL Matanie Board of Directors

President

Martin Lefrançois

Partner at Mallette S.E.N.C.R.L.

Vice-president

Marie-Ève Caron

Owner Pharmacist at Marie-Eve Caron et Katy Gauthier Pelletier pharmaciennes inc.

Administrator

Sabrina DION

Marketing strategist, Bombes Créatives

Administrator

Mathieu FORTIN

Co-owner Dépanneur Du Lac

Administrator

Vincent CHASSÉ

Co-owner Dépanneur Du Lac

Secretary

Marie-Frédérik RIOUX

Vice President of Human Resources, Groupe RIOUX

Treasurer

Camille THERRIEN-TREMBLAY

Executive Director, CAMM Construction d'Abris et de Micro-Maisons

Ex-Officio President

Bruno CARRIER

Sales & Logistics Precast Product's Director, Béton Provincial Ltée

Team

Collaborator

Lucie DUMAS

Become a member of FIDEL

Becoming a FIDEL member means making a commitment, as a Matane entrepreneur, to changing the region’s economic profile by creating jobs and prosperity in your community. Join 140 Matane-area businesses and become a FIDEL member! Together we can make our regional economy one of the strongest in Quebec.

Want to become a FIDEL member? It couldn’t be simpler! Simply contact Lucie Dumas, Operations Coordinator, by email at coordination@fidelmatanie.com. You can also contact us by filling out the form below.

Thank you for your interest!

About

Description

Mission

Background

FIDEL Matanie Board of Directors

President

Martin Lefrançois

Vice-president

Marie-Ève Caron

Administrator

Sabrina DION

Administrator

Mathieu FORTIN

Administrator

Vincent CHASSÉ

Secretary

Marie-Frédérik RIOUX

Treasurer

Camille THERRIEN-TREMBLAY

Ex-Officio President

Bruno CARRIER

Team

Collaborator

Lucie DUMAS

Become a member of FIDEL

Informations de contact

Informations sur votre entreprise

OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS

Allan Blais

Les Bières Microbec Inc

Cormier Groupe Conseil Inc.

Courtier d’Assurance Magella Gagné Inc.

Dr Denis Santerre

Édifice de la Gare Inc.

Les Entreprises Saint-Raymond

Les Fruits de Mer de l’est-du-Québec (1998) ltée

Garage Cyon de Matane inc

Gescomax

Gestion AB

Gestion Magella Gagné Inc.

Gestion Nicobel inc.

Gestion PAU-GAU

Gestion Pierre Villeneuve inc.

Gestion Raynald Verreault Inc.

Immeubles Bermont Gauthier

Mini Excavation

Nesbitt Burns

Nesbitt Burns Est Canada

Nesbitt Burns Service Financier

Organisation Serge Bernier Inc.