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Laval adopts its first social economy policy

Courrier Laval, November 26, 2024

The City of Laval has adopted its first Social Economy Policy to stimulate collective entrepreneurship and catch up in this sector. Developed in collaboration with Laval économique PRESL, this policy aims to support the creation and growth of cooperatives, mutual societies, and non-profit organizations.

One-stop shop for commercial real estate

La Presse, November 20, 2024

The City of Laval has set up a one-stop shop for commercial real estate to simplify and speed up the processing of large-scale real estate projects. This centralized service brings together the municipal teams responsible for permits and support for developers, thereby halving processing times compared to 2021.

Public transportation must keep pace with housing supply, says mayor

La Presse, November 19, 2024

The City of Laval plans to build tens of thousands of homes over the next decade. But public transportation remains a major challenge, according to Mayor Stéphane Boyer, who believes that work on extending the orange line to the northern suburbs of the city should begin without delay.

Nearly 200 hectares returned to cultivation in Laval thanks to producers

Our Home, November 15, 2024

Nearly 200 hectares of farmland left fallow in Laval have been brought back into cultivation thanks to an initiative by local producers. This project is helping to revive agriculture on Île Jésus and preserve agricultural land. The City of Laval is actively encouraging the return to cultivation to support local agriculture and strengthen food security.

6 strategies to know for successfully purchasing a business

Urbania, September 9, 2024

Do you secretly harbor a desire to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure, but find it difficult to take the first step? I understand perfectly. I myself was stuck for a long time, with one foot on the starting line and the other on the "someday, maybe" line. If starting from scratch seems like a challenge in itself, know that there is another option available to you: business takeover.

A little bit of Silicon Valley

La Presse, August 27, 2024

The City of Laval has launchedTerrox, a accelerator in Quebec dedicated to pre-commercialization stage technology startups, to support local innovation and promote economic growth. This program offers personalized support, specialized workshops, and networking opportunities, including a partnership with Silicon Valley via Plug and Play.

Repatriate and automate production

La Presse, August 27, 2024

Biomomentum has customers all over the world. With the pandemic, sourcing components for the final production of its products has become a challenge. The solution: bring this part of production back in-house and automate it. Overview.

$3.1 million sector agreement for innovation

Courrier Laval, May 7, 2024

The Quebec government, the City of Laval, and the CISSS de Laval are investing $3.1 million over three years to support local innovation. This funding supports six strategic areas, including carbon-free technologies, sustainable mobility, and agri-food.

Seven tech startups set up shop in Laval

Courrier Laval, March 24, 2024

Laval économique launchedTerrox, accelerator first accelerator dedicated to technology startups in the pre-commercialization or commercialization phase. The program offers 12 months of personalized support, including assistance with financing, talent management, and market development.

Laval inaugurates its accelerator

La Presse, March 24, 2024

Laval has launchedTerrox, accelerator first accelerator dedicated to technology startups in the pre-commercialization or commercialization phase. This 12-month program offers personalized support, specialized workshops, and networking opportunities to help young companies grow and innovate, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

Laval inaugurates its accelerator

La Presse, March 21, 2024

The result of a $1 million investment and 18 months of preparation, Laval will officially inaugurate its accelerator on Thursday, for which seven start-ups have been selected.

Laval does not rule out the possibility of expanding the permanent agricultural zone

Courrier Laval, January 24, 2024

Mayor Stéphane Boyer is asking the Quebec government to support the City of Laval in its efforts to enhance and optimize the use of its agricultural land. Through this initiative, Laval's first citizen is even proposing the possibility of further expanding the permanent agricultural zone, which protects nearly one-third of the territory.