As a partner of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec’s (FCCQ) prestigious Les Mercuriades competition, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton will once again be awarding the prix Mercure Entrepreneuriat Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton this year.

Through this award, which recognizes two organizations, an SME and a large company, our firm acknowledges the determination of entrepreneurs who work hard to create jobs and ensure their business’s growth in particular by developing an effective progression strategy, entrepreneurial succession plan or successful intergenerational transfer process.

The FCCQ will be celebrating the 42nd year of its competition, which brings together exceptional leaders every year. Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is pleased to support Quebec talent and entrepreneurs and be associated with this prestigious competition.

SMEs and large companies that would like to submit their application in one of the 17 categories, including Mercure Entrepreneuriat, can do so until Friday, December 17, 2021 (free registration). Submit your application on the FCCQ’s 2022 Mercuriades website.

Good luck to all businesses!

On September 2, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s Rivière-du-Loup office marked the opening of its first office in 1951 by holding a cocktail party and awarding a $1,000 scholarship.

Some 50 people were on hand at the Rivière-du-Loup office, including Partners and employees, to take part in this unique gathering, while respecting the distancing and health measures in place.

Presentation of the $1,000 scholarship

To highlight the link between the residents of the Bas-Saint-Laurent and our experts, who are all dedicated to their beautiful region, the Rivière-du-Loup team decided to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is committed to the region’s economic development. This first scholarship was awarded to Mr. Vincent Thériault, from Rivière-du-Loup, student at Université Laval. This award will help encourage the next generation of accounting and finance students.

“Our office has become what it is today thanks to the people who built it, and it will continue to grow with the help and involvement of the next generation of professionals from here,” said Donald Savard, Assurance Partner and Rivière-du-Loup office Manager.

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s Rivière-du-Loup office encouraged the population of Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup, Témiscouata and Les Basques to participate in this contest. Participants had to meet a few eligibility criteria and then fill out a form. The deadline to participate was Friday, August 27th at noon, online.

A great team story

Since 1984, the Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s Rivière-du-Loup office team has been committed to promoting the economic vitality of its beautiful region on a daily basis by supporting the region’s entrepreneurs, whether in the maritime, agricultural, tourism or other industries. It is essential to build trust between experts and entrepreneurs locally.

The office’s dedication is reflected in its actions, whether it is by offering jobs and a socially responsible work environment to the next generation in accounting and finance, or by its commitment to the Bas-Saint-Laurent community.

In 1951, the beauty of the Bas-Saint-Laurent region attracted experts from all over Québec who were drawn by the values of the Rivière-du-Loup population. Inspired, the dedicated team at the Rivière-du-Loup office quickly made a name for itself, making the firm the largest assurance, tax and consulting firm in Eastern Québec by 1980. In 1984, the firm changed its name to Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton.

The philosophy of the first partners remains unchanged: meet the needs of clients with the utmost professionalism and by offering a range of local services adapted to their needs in:

– Financing,
– Transaction Support,
– Business Valuation,
– Strategic Human Resources Consulting and Recruiting,
– Management Consulting,
– Finance Management,
– Information Technology,
– Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credits,
– Accounting Training,
– Bookkeeping.

Today, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton wishes to highlight the work of its team, a team that has been committed to the community for 70 years and provides long-term support to individuals and entrepreneurs in Rivière-du-Loup and Bas-Saint-Laurent region!

Thank you to the residents of the beautiful Bas-Saint-Laurent region who put their trust in us. We are proud to work with you.

Congratulations to the entire team!

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton congratulates France Margaret Bélanger on her recent appointment as CH Group President, Sports and Entertainment, a well-deserved promotion for this exceptional leader.

We are very fortunate to benefit from her considerable expertise on the Partnership Board, one of our main decision-making bodies, which has had two external members for the past few years, including Louis-Philippe Maurice, President and Co-founder of Busbud.

Emilio B. Imbriglio, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton President and CEO said: “As active participants in the growth of our firm and our 2,700 professionals, these two great leaders bring a solid perspective and contribute a responsible vision to our decision-making processes. They are an invaluable part of our firm’s success and we sincerely thank them for their invaluable contribution.”

The firm’s Partners and professionals extend their best wishes to Ms. Bélanger in her new role as President in the CH Group.

Imbriglio added: “There is no doubt that France Margaret, an experienced, passionate and rallying leader, will continue to showcase not only the CH Group, but also organizations such as ours that work daily to offer local entrepreneurs and wealth-creating businesses the means to achieve their ambitions. Thank you, France Margaret!”