Commercial Entrepreneurship Fund for Urban Commercial Sectors
The city accepts project submissions from new commercial businesses seeking support for opening in Vieux-Saint-Jean or other urban commercial sectors.
About this program
The Commercial Entrepreneurship Fund project submission process supports new commercial businesses that intend to open in Vieux-Saint-Jean or in the city's identified urban commercial sectors. Applicants provide a future commercial address, business description, planned startup and fit-up investment, expected jobs, and details on how the business will improve the commercial mix and add value to the sector. The city reviews complete submissions and supporting documents through its economic development division.
Eligibility
New retail or restaurant businesses planning to locate in Vieux-Saint-Jean or an eligible urban commercial sector may submit a project for municipal financial assistance review.
Requirements
- Select either Vieux-Saint-Jean or an urban commercial sector as the request type.
- Provide the business name, NEQ, promoter contact details, current address if already operating, and future local address.
- Describe the business, products, eligible spending, and how the business improves the local commercial offer.