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7 Tips for Business Success… and More Opportunities

August 2026 Newsletter

💡 New Blog Post

Doing Business in Outaouais: 7 Tips for Success

Starting, growing, or taking over a business takes careful planning. After more than 40 years of supporting entrepreneurs across the region, our team has identified the habits and strategies that truly make a difference.

In our latest blog post, we share seven key tips, including the importance of building a solid business strategy, securing the right financing, surrounding yourself with the right people, and choosing authenticity over blending in with AI-generated content.

Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Read the full article

BUSINESS BREAKFAST – BUSINESS SUCCESSION

Preparing for a Successful Business Transition

A business often represents a lifetime of hard work, which is why succession planning should begin well before it’s time to pass the torch.

Whether you’re planning to sell your business or take one over, SADC Papineau-Collines invites you to a business breakfast designed to demystify the business succession process. Connect with experts and fellow entrepreneurs, and discover the resources and support available to guide you through every stage of the transition. This event will help you better understand the key steps to a successful business transfer and introduce the support services available to assist you.

What you’ll learn:

✔ Expert advice to help you plan your business succession with confidence;

✔ A panel discussion featuring entrepreneurs who have successfully completed a business transfer;

✔ A better understanding of the human, financial, tax, and legal aspects of a successful succession;

✔ Resources and support to guide you throughout the process.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026

📍 Restaurant À Outrance, Buckingham

💲 $20 (continental breakfast included)

Space is limited! This event is open to entrepreneurs in the MRC de Papineau, the MRDC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, and eastern Gatineau (Buckingham and Masson-Angers).

Reserve your spot

💰 Food Processing Program

Up to $100,000 to modernize your business

Are you a food processing or food distribution business? This Government of Québec program can help fund your automation, modernization, and productivity improvement projects.

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August 19 | 💡 Soirée 404 – Erreurs en affaires (French Only)

Hosted by the Chambre de commerce de Gatineau.

Entrepreneurs share, with complete honesty, the mistakes that shaped their journey and the lessons they learned along the way. An inspiring evening focused on learning, networking, and business growth. Open to both members and non-members.

Learn more

 

September 10 | ⭐ Déjeuner-conférence L’expérience client qui fait la différence (French Only)

Hosted by the Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Basse-Lièvre (RGABL) and Détail Québec.

Discover practical strategies to enhance the customer experience, build customer loyalty, and stand out from the competition. It’s a great opportunity to gain practical tools while networking with entrepreneurs from across the region.

Reserve your spot

September 19 | 📍 Salon Découverte des entreprises de la MRC des Collines

Hosted by the Regroupement de gens d’affaires de Val-des-Monts.

Meet local businesses, expand your network, and discover a wide range of local products and services during this day dedicated to business development. Reserve your booth or come and explore!

Learn more

Golf Tournament Season Is Here!

📅 September 3Golf Tournament
Chambre de commerce Vallée de la Petite-Nation

📅 September 24FORE-MIDABLE Mini Golf Tournament
Chambre de commerce de Gatineau

📅 September 25Annual Golf Tournament
Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Basse-Lièvre (RGABL)

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