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COORDINATED ACTION\u00a0 \u00a0 | MUTUAL AID\u00a0 | EXPERTISE SHARING | STRATEGIC ALLIANCES \u00a0|\u00a0PARTNERSHIPS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The strength of the social economy network derives from the collaboration and information sharing of its actors and experts. RISQ has assumed the role of sharing its knowledge and fostering greater coordination among local and regional development actors.<\/p>\n

Collective enterprises benefit from this association of social economy partners that has proven to be a key to the success of their projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Maison de l\u2019\u00e9conomie sociale<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

RISQ<\/strong> is one of six organizations housed in the Maison de l\u2019\u00e9conomie sociale, a non-profit group that rents office space to groups dedicated to the social economy. Being in such close quarters facilitates the sharing of expertise and constructive collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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DESIGNATED REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

To optimize services to promoters of collective enterprises, RISQ has established partnerships with organizations in many regions of Qu\u00e9bec to process certain financing applications. Continually striving to better serve entrepreneurs throughout Qu\u00e9bec, we are always on the lookout for new regional partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Fondation B\u00e9ati<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Under a collaborative arrangement between RISQ and the Fondation B\u00e9ati, the Fondation guarantees up to 50% of some of RISQ\u2019s capitalization loans. This guarantee is available to enterprises with shared priorities such as revitalizing regional communities by developing a solidarity economy and improving the conditions of people living in poverty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Always with a view to providing additional capital that can contribute to the development of our collective enterprises’ projects, RISQ has partnered with the CCIF for the analysis of funding applications.<\/p>\n

Dedicated to cooperatives, this fund, complementary to Quebec’s solidarity finance partners, supports the growth of existing cooperatives, the development of new ones and the conversion of small and medium-sized enterprises into cooperatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Social Enterprise Ecosystem project | S4ES<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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A new partnership formed in 2018 with\u00a0Social\u00a0Enterprise Ecosystem Project<\/a>\u00a0(S4ES) allows RISQ to improve its offer to support social economy enterprise projects.<\/p>\n

More specifically, innovative projects that demonstrate a social, cultural or environmental objective may be granted an additional amount in their funding application: Technical assistance + $5,000 | Pre-start up + $25,000 | Capitalization + $25,000<\/p>\n

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Cap Finance, Le R\u00e9seau de la finance solidaire et responsable<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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RISQ<\/strong> is proud to be a member of this solidarity finance network composed of seven other financial organizations\/institutions of the social economy. The mission of CAP Finance is to promote and expand solidarity finance and development capital, increase the expertise of the R\u00e9seau\u2019s professionals, and promote responsible investment to the general public and key stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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New Market Funds Society<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Pan-Canadian firm dedicated to creating new sources of financing for projects generating long-term social and environmental benefits in Canada. RISQ and five other major foundations have invested in this fund: Vancity Community Foundation, Tides Canada, The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation, Trico Charitable Foundation, Bealight Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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COLLABORATORS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Chantier de l’\u00e9conomie sociale<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>

The Chantier de l\u2019\u00e9conomie sociale initiated RISQ in 1997. Since then, RISQ has constantly expanded its access to the principal actors of the social economy. As per its mandate, the Chantier brings together the broadest group of social economy stakeholders, experts, and partners.<\/p>\n

Through the positive impacts of its investments and activities, RISQ attracts the commitment and participation of new financial partners that support solidarity finance.<\/p>\n

One of the main roles of the Chantier is lobbying, while RISQ serves as a financial tool. Together, they complement each other, playing an essential role in the development and renown of Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s social economy.<\/p>\n

The mandates of the Chantier de l\u2019\u00e9conomie sociale are:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>