Your SDC Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec)
A business development corporation (S.D.C. – Société de développement commercial) is a non-profit association formed to stimulate the economic development of a given area.
There are currently 7 SDCs in Quebec City.
“SDC du Vieux-Québec” was incorporated at the end of the month of December 2014. The initiative was the result of the combined effort of visionary retailers and business people convinced that an SDC for Old Quebec would provide for its development over the short, medium and long terms.
SDC du Vieux-Québec comprises over 230 members (retailers, restaurants, hotels, business offices, museums and more), all of which have their place of business somewhere on the historic district’s territory. The members of the SDC’s Board of Directors represent geographical sectors and areas of commercial or business activities in Old Quebec.
SDC du Vieux-Québec currently employs two people full time to ensure the success of different projects and activities in its district.
- Bringing its members together and setting up a unified business unit.
- Work on sharing ideas, current issues, realistic solutions.
- Ensure the development and promotion of the neighborhood.
- Contribute to have a living and working environment.
- Provide promotional and organizational support for the different activities in Old Quebec.
- Promote attractions, businesses, services and activities that represent the difference in the business district of Old Québec and that also reflect its heritage and historical aspects.