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Promotion Saguenay
Our mission
Promotion Saguenay is the economic development society in Saguenay. This self-governing corporation with 55 employees, is supported by a board of directors composed of men and women in business from various branches of economic activity. Promotion Saguenay began in September, 2002, during the fusion of various companies in economic development from the former municipalities, which are now part of the extensive City of Saguenay.
Efficient structure for economic development
Promotion Saguenay is an integrated organization that unites a wide range of services and expertise in industrial, commercial, tourist and airport development.
Its mission is to contribute to Saguenay's economic development by mobilizing and accompanying entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the territory. It also takes care of promoting the destination and implicating in diversification efforts for the tourist, events and cultural offering.
Industry
- Prospecting
- Support for companies that want to establish in Saguenay
- Industrial park development and promotion
- Support and accompaniment for foreign investors
Commerce and services
- Support development in the commercial sectors
- Renewal and promotion of the downtown areas
- Support in the search for premises and land
Business services
- Financial aid and financing options
- Help with creating a business plan
- Advice for start-up, expansion, acquisition or takeover
- Promotion of entrepreneurship
- Mentoring service
Tourism
- Development and promotion of the Saguenay destination
- Development of international cruise lines
- Support for congresses and sporting events
- Management of the visitor information centres
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport
- Management and operation of the regional airport
- Development of passenger and partner services
- Promotion of the destinations offered from Saguenay
- Aeronautics park
Support for events and organizations
Financial support for:
- Organizations and economic activities
- Congresses and sporting events
- Festivals and events
Initiatives
- Management and development of the Bureau du Cinéma
- Management of the tourist bus
- Management and promotion of the emplois.saguenay.ca website
- Development of the Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay
- Management of the Les Découvertes du Fjord boutique
Partner
The Fjord-of-Saguenay RCM is Promotion Saguenay's partner for the promotion of tourist attractions offered throughout the territory.
For more information: http://www.mrc-fjord.qc.ca/
Board of Directors
Governed by 16 business men and women
Members of the board
 Michel Potvin Président Ville de Saguenay |
 Josée Néron Mayor of Saguenay |
 Jean-Marc Crevier Ville de Saguenay |
 Martin Harvey Ville de Saguenay |
 Éric Larouche Tourism |
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 Éric Rousseau Industry |
 Nathalie Lajoie Union |
 Marlène Bouchard Education |
 Gérald Savard MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay |
 Vassilis Fasfalis Professional |
 Caroline Giroux Retail business |
 Gilles Déry Communal |
 Pierre-Philippe Tremblay Agriculture and agrifood |
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Our team
55 permanent employees and 110 seasonal employees
Management team
 Patrick Bérubé Chief Executive Officer |
 Priscilla Nemey Executive Vice-president |
 Martine Racine Director of Finance |
 Louise Bélanger Director Saguenay-Bagotville Airport |
 Claudia Fortin Business Services Director |
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 Claude Bouchard Industrial Development & Corporate Affairs Director |
 Nathalie Gaudreault Tourism Director |
 Sonia Tremblay Communication & Marketing Director |