
On September 27, the Société d'aide au développement de la collectivité (SADC) Matawinie celebrated its 30th anniversary in the company of its members and community partners at a festive and convivial 5 à 7. The event highlighted the considerable contribution the organization has made to the Matawinie RCM over the years, contributing greatly to the growth and economic development of the region. Important figures were unveiled, and the occasion was just the right one to present some exciting new products!
Forty guests gathered at the Auberge de la Montagne Coupée, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, to celebrate the 30the anniversary of the organization.
Since its creation in 1992, SADC Matawinie has always stayed the course, despite challenges, and even gone beyond its simple mission to meet the specific needs of the community. The SADC team has also always made it a point of honour to offer support and consulting services to businesses and individuals in all their business projects.
Over 70 M$ in investments generated
For 30 years, the SADC has supported entrepreneurs in their start-up, growth and succession phases with flexible financing programs tailored to their specific needs. Over the years, more than 70 M$ have been generated in the MRC, through investments made by the Investment Fund and the Youth Strategy program since their inception.
Just over $14.5 million in financing was also granted to more than 394 companies, ensuring the maintenance or creation of just over 1,000 jobs.
Also known and recognized for its creativity and dynamism, SADC Matawinie has initiated nearly 200 local development projects over the past 30 years.
2 great new products this year:
Young Entrepreneurs + Program
SADC Matawinie was proud to present the exclusive new Young Entrepreneurs + Programto enhance its Youth Strategy Fund. This fund encourages the acquisition, start-up, expansion or modernization of a business by young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
The aim of the program Young entrepreneurs + is to offer more tailored and sustained support in the form of a coaching program to new Youth Strategy customers, to act as a lever in their start-up or growth, and thus contribute to their success. Over a 12-month period, the ultimate goal of this project is to help young entrepreneurs seize the maximum number of opportunities by offering them concrete, local tools to ensure their success!
Mentoring for entrepreneurs
In addition, the mentoring service for entrepreneurs will enhance the current business coaching offer, and more specifically target the individual behind the business. The Matawinie mentoring cell for entrepreneurs joins the three other cells already present in the region, as well as the Réseau mentorat, with over twenty years of expertise in the field. With this new service, the SADC aims to contribute to the growth and vitality of local businesses by supporting the development of entrepreneurial know-how.

Important anniversaries to mark
- Emmanuelle Lefebvre, economic development consultant (15 years)
- Marthe Venne, Board of Directors (15 years)
- Chantal Bruneau, President (20 years)
To consult the press release : 30ySADC_communiqué