RIMOUSKI GO BEYOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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1 RIMOUSKI GO BEYOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2 SET YOURSELF UP TO STAY Capital of the Bas-Saint-Laurent region and the nerve centre of the MRC Rimouski-Neigette, Rimouski offers all the services of a big city with the personal touch of a small town. The Rimouski population at a glance More than $41,452 49,000 Average income for Rimouski residents ages 25 to 54 1 people live in Rimouski 39 % Rate of bilingualism among Rimouski residents ages 20 to 44 2 Institutions provide outreach UQAR (University of Quebec in Rimouski) ISMER (Marine Science Institute) TELUS Québec Quebec s economic hub Close to: Gaspésie The North Shore New Brunswick CISSS Rimouski-Neigette Regional Hospital 1. Statistics Canada, NHS Statistics Canada, 2011 Census SET YOURSELF UP TO STAY

3 STAND OUT SUSTAINABLY An exceptional quality of life One of the top three happiest cities in Quebec since Happiest City in Quebec for two consecutive years 2 16 th Ranked 16 th best place to live in Canada in Standing out nationally Affordable cost of living Affordable average house price Low unemployment High population growth An ideal location Distance from Rimouski Montreal: 600 km Quebec: 300 km United States: 200 km New Brunswick: 170 km Total land area of 335 km 2 Easily accessible Land Route 132 Highway 20 Sea Ferry linking Rimouski to Forestville on the North Shore Services to the Mid- and Lower North Shores 5 quays, 130 to 213 m in length 7.3 m deep m 2 of exterior storage space Nearby airports Stevedores and loadmasters MS Bella Desgagnés Rail City centre train station Air RIMOUSKI Next to the Rimouski-Est industrial park Less than 3 km from the city centre A 1,402 m long, 46 m wide runway Turboprop planes and some 50+ passenger jet aircraft can land Air services to the North Shore Business Aviation MONT-JOLI Daily Air Canada and Pascan flights to and from major cities Less than 30 km from Rimouski STAND OUT SUSTAINABLY 1. Relative Happiness Index Happiness Index MoneySense 2016

4 REALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Unique education institutions in North America UQAR (University of Quebec in Rimouski) Rimouski CEGEP Quebec Maritime Institute Vocational Training Centre Music Conservatory 5 Secondary Schools 12 Primary Schools 15,000+ students each year Students from 33 different countries A skilled workforce for Rimouski entrepreneurs A highly educated population The highest proportion of college and university graduates in Quebec (outside of Montreal and Quebec City) 1 Education level amongst Rimouski residents ages 25 to % 72 % Are university graduates Hold a postsecondary qualification 1. Statistics Canada, National Household Survey profile 2013, National Household Survey Statistics Canada, NHS profile, Rimouski, V, Quebec 2011 REALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

5 PUSHING TOWARDS THE FUTURE Capital of the Québec s maritime cluster ISMER (Marine Science Institute) First UNESCO 3 Canadian maritime chair 12 research chairs in Canada UQAR (University of Quebec in Rimouski) research chairs 3 lines of research: Regional Development Nordic Life Marine Sciences Cutting-edge technology Rimouski CEGEP IMQ (Quebec Maritime Institute) UQAR (University of Quebec in Rimouski) Numerous research centres University of Quebec in Rimouski Canadian University of the Year in its category PUSHING TOWARDS THE FUTURE

6 FLOURISH IN OUR REGION Advencement of our municipalities Mandated by the MRC Rimouski-Neigette, the SOPER offers rural communities and organisations in the region access to financing and support from its advisors. Four types of organisation supported Municipalities and municipal organisations Corporations or local development committees Social economy organisations Private businesses Our team support all collective and business projects so it can energize the living communities. Services and advice that go a long way Offer community support Revitalize the region Provide technical expertise FLOURISH IN OUR REGION

7 SUCCEED IN BUSINESS An active city centre Numerous public and private services Concentrated within a 1 km radius: businesses - Almost 6,500 workers An attractive diversity of major employers invigorates and stimulates economic life Downtown Rimouski on foot! Attractive and practical map designed to encourage active transportation around the city centre Business in numbers Sales total for Rimouski businesses in ,16 billion $ The Carrefour Rimouski is bustling all year round More than 5 million visitors annually 32,000 m 2 of retail space 73 stores including national chains, local retailers, and big-box stores including Canadian Tire, Maxi and Sports Experts Total purchases by Rimouski households in million The Cité des achats is home to the biggest brands Close to Exit 614 on Highway 20 A wide choice of retailers A SmartCentres shopping centre with 22,607 m 2 of retail space Includes: - Walmart - Winners - Best Buy - L Équipeur - Super C - Ameublement Tanguay - And more Source : SOPER More than 225,000 m 2 of retail space in 2015 SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

8 ALL-ROUND DEVELOPMENT Creating strong synergies More than 300 businesses form an economic ecosystem at the heart of 3 industrial and technology parks working in a variety of sectors, including: Biotechnology and marine technology Metalwork and transport Information and communication technology Design and construction Industrial parks A total area of nearly 300 hectares Competitive prices Property tax credit program Close to all transport routes: Technology Park Close to the university, institutes, and research centres Highway 20 Port Airport Railroad ALL-ROUND DEVELOPMENT

9 VISIT US Culture flourishes in Rimouski Spect Art and the Desjardins-TELUS concert hall Orchestre symphonique de l Estuaire (symphonic orchestra) Maison Lamontagne Historical Site Popular major events Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS (music festival) Salon du livre de Rimouski (book fair) Rimouski Regional Museum Coopérative Paradis Théâtre du Bic Festi Jazz International de Rimouski (jazz festival) Concerts aux Îles du Bic (music concerts) A stone s throw from the river and the forest Bic National Park Pointe-au-Père Historic Maritime Site Canyon des Portes de l Enfer Reford Gardens St-Barnabé Island Shoreline and riverbank trails 5 golf courses close to the city centre 60 large-scale conferences annually Unique conference facilities in Eastern Quebec Banqueting hall for up to 1,200 guests 450+ rooms less than 500 m from the conference facilities VISIT US

10 GALVANIZE THE ECONOMY Fruitful partnerships The SOPER works together with other local, regional and national economic development organisations. This collaboration between economic actors allows the region to stand out and to become economically stronger. Mentorship for entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs in the MRC Rimouski-Neigette have access to the experience of those who have made their mark on the regional and national economy thanks to the local Mentoring council. Mentorship is available to all entrepreneurs, no matter where they are in their entrepreneurial journey. Networking from coast to coast The SOPER periodically organizes business meetings in Rimouski as well as throughout the country. These allow Rimouski businesses and institutions to create and develop valuable networks. The presence of host city businesses and institutions at these meetings multiplies the impact of these events. GALVANIZE THE ECONOMY

11 FORGE LINKS Mission of the SOPER (Société de promotion économique de Rimouski) To stimulate sustainable development in the MRC Rimouski-Neigette region. Services Advice and support A one-stop information shop Connections with local stakeholders A jumpstart for your business projects Customized Training Financial expertise FORGE LINKS

12 INFORMATION SOPER 50 St-Germain Street West Rimouski QC G5L 4B soper-rimouski.ca INFORMATION

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