The Centre-East, thriving neighbourhoods
PME MTL Centre-Est consists of the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension boroughs, all of them with steadily growing populations and economies.
Economically attractive for entrepreneurs
- Vibrant and diverse employment sectors
- 8,500 businesses with 160,000 jobs
- Dynamic arteries and business districts
- Affordable commercial and industrial premises
- Readily accessible by road and public transit
- Includes the Port of Montréal
- An established network of partners and resources in the areas of education, R&D, employment and entrepreneurship
Emerging economic hubs
- Life sciences
- Information technology
- Sustainable development
- Bio-food
- Design and fashion
- Light manufacturing
- Transportation and logistics
Fast-growing social enterprises
- 2nd highest concentration of social economy enterprises
- Rapid growth of social enterprises
Vibrant social and cultural life
- Densely populated, vibrant neighbourhoods with close to 410,000 residents
- Well-developed local services
- Many parks with a variety of recreational facilities and activities
Support and financing for local entrepreneurs
The Centre-East area offers entrepreneurs and developers many attractive assets. With their thorough knowledge of the area and local business opportunities, the PME MTL Centre-Est experts are valuable allies in carrying out your entrepreneurial plans.