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MOTEUR CROISSANCE ECONOMIQUE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
1, record 1, English, Pontiac%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce's mission is to help foster economic growth in the Pontiac. [The Chamber believes] that a strong and vibrant private sector is the key to a better quality of life for all [...] citizens. [Their] vision [is] to be known as the Pontiac's leading business organization [and to] provide maximum value to its membership through recognition and encouragement to the private sector's role as the driving force in the economy of the Pontiac. 2, record 1, English, - Pontiac%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission Statement. To serve as the voice of business, committed to the enhancement of economic prosperity and quality of life in the Pontiac in both public and private sectors. 3, record 1, English, - Pontiac%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Chambre de commerce du Pontiac
1, record 1, French, Chambre%20de%20commerce%20du%20Pontiac
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission de la Chambre de commerce du Pontiac est de contribuer à la croissance économique du Pontiac. [Les membres croient] qu'un secteur privé fort et dynamique est la pierre angulaire d’une meilleure qualité de vie pour [les] citoyens. [Leur] vision est d’être reconnu comme chef de file du milieu des affaires et d’assurer une valeur maximale à [leurs] membres en soulignant et en appuyant le rôle du secteur privé comme le moteur économique du Pontiac. 2, record 1, French, - Chambre%20de%20commerce%20du%20Pontiac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission. Devenir le porte-parole des entreprises voué à la croissance économique et l’amélioration de la qualité de vie dans le Pontiac dans les secteurs public et privé. 3, record 1, French, - Chambre%20de%20commerce%20du%20Pontiac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Transportation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ontario--Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor
1, record 2, English, Ontario%2D%2DQuebec%20Continental%20Gateway%20and%20Trade%20Corridor
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On July 30, 2007, the governments of Canada, Ontario and Quebec signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the development of an Ontario--Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor. The goal of the federal-provincial partnership is to maintain and build upon Ontario and Quebec's world-class transportation system so that it remains a key driver of international trade and economic growth for the future. 1, record 2, English, - Ontario%2D%2DQuebec%20Continental%20Gateway%20and%20Trade%20Corridor
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Ontario Quebec
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Transports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- La Porte continentale et le Corridor de commerce Ontario-Québec
1, record 2, French, La%20Porte%20continentale%20et%20le%20Corridor%20de%20commerce%20Ontario%2DQu%C3%A9bec
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 30 juillet 2007, les gouvernements du Canada, de l'Ontario et du Québec ont signé un Protocole d’entente sur le développement de la Porte continentale et du Corridor de commerce Ontario-Québec. L'objectif du partenariat fédéral-provincial consiste à maintenir et à renforcer le réseau de transport de renommée mondiale de l'Ontario et du Québec afin qu'il demeure un moteur clé du commerce international et de la croissance économique. L'initiative de la Porte continentale est axée sur le développement d’un réseau de transport multimodal durable, sûr et efficace, qui permettra au cœur économique du Canada de demeurer compétitif et de rester un emplacement de choix pour investir ainsi qu'un corridor de commerce majeur. 1, record 2, French, - La%20Porte%20continentale%20et%20le%20Corridor%20de%20commerce%20Ontario%2DQu%C3%A9bec
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Industrial Operations
- Commercial Establishments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- small or medium-sized enterprise
1, record 3, English, small%20or%20medium%2Dsized%20enterprise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- small or medium-size enterprise 2, record 3, English, small%20or%20medium%2Dsize%20enterprise
correct
- small or medium enterprise 3, record 3, English, small%20or%20medium%20enterprise
correct
- SME 4, record 3, English, SME
correct
- SME 4, record 3, English, SME
- small or medium-sized business 5, record 3, English, small%20or%20medium%2Dsized%20business
correct
- small to medium-size business 6, record 3, English, small%20to%20medium%2Dsize%20business
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enterprise with fewer than 500 employees. 7, record 3, English, - small%20or%20medium%2Dsized%20enterprise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SMEs are an important consideration in government procurement for two reasons: The government relies on smaller suppliers: Smaller businesses are already significant suppliers of goods and services to the Federal Government. SMEs have historically accounted for approximately 43% of the value of government purchases and 66% of government contracts. SMEs are critical to the Canadian economy: The success of SMEs affects the well-being of the Canadian economy and society as engines of job creation, economic growth and innovation ... 7, record 3, English, - small%20or%20medium%2Dsized%20enterprise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
small or medium-sized enterprise; small or medium-size enterprise; small or medium enterprise; small or medium-sized business; small to medium-size business; SME: terms and abbreviations ususally used in the plural. 8, record 3, English, - small%20or%20medium%2Dsized%20enterprise
Record 3, Key term(s)
- small and medium-sized enterprises
- small and medium-size enterprises
- small and medium enterprises
- small and medium-sized businesses
- small to medium-size businesses
- SMEs
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types d'exploitation industrielle
- Établissements commerciaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- petite ou moyenne entreprise
1, record 3, French, petite%20ou%20moyenne%20entreprise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PME 2, record 3, French, PME
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entreprise qui a à son service moins de 500 employés. 3, record 3, French, - petite%20ou%20moyenne%20entreprise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les PME sont importantes dans le processus d’approvisionnement du gouvernement pour deux raisons : Le gouvernement compte sur les petits fournisseurs. Les petites entreprises offrent déjà une quantité considérable de biens et de services au gouvernement fédéral. Depuis toujours, les PME représentent environ 43 % de la valeur des achats du gouvernement et 66 % des marchés publics. Les PME jouent un rôle essentiel pour l'économie canadienne. Le succès des PME a une incidence sur la santé de l'économie et de la société du Canada puisqu'elles sont le moteur de la création d’emplois, de la croissance économique et de l'innovation [...] 3, record 3, French, - petite%20ou%20moyenne%20entreprise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
petite ou moyenne entreprise; PME : terme et abréviation habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 4, record 3, French, - petite%20ou%20moyenne%20entreprise
Record 3, Key term(s)
- petites et moyennes entreprises
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de explotación industrial
- Establecimientos comerciales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pequeña y mediana empresa
1, record 3, Spanish, peque%C3%B1a%20y%20mediana%20empresa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- pyme 2, record 3, Spanish, pyme
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empresa que cuenta con una plantilla menor de 500 asalariados y con un moderado volumen de facturación. 3, record 3, Spanish, - peque%C3%B1a%20y%20mediana%20empresa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El término "pyme" es un acrónimo que se ha incorporado al léxico especializado como unidad independiente. Su plural "pymes" es muy frecuente. 3, record 3, Spanish, - peque%C3%B1a%20y%20mediana%20empresa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pequeña y mediana empresa: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 3, Spanish, - peque%C3%B1a%20y%20mediana%20empresa
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pymes
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Loans
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Business Improvement Loan
1, record 4, English, Business%20Improvement%20Loan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BIL 2, record 4, English, BIL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The (Canadian) government is determined to create and maintain an environment in which small business can flourish. The Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) is fundamental to this strategy to support small business in their role as engines of economic growth and job creation. Under the SBLA, a qualifying business enterprise may obtain a Business Improvement Loan (BIL) from an authorized financial institution such as a chartered bank ... loan or insurance corporation, provided the business' estimated gross revenue does not exceed $5 million in the year the BIL is approved by the lender. 3, record 4, English, - Business%20Improvement%20Loan
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: BILs 4, record 4, English, - Business%20Improvement%20Loan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prêt destiné à l'amélioration d'entreprise
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%AAt%20destin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20d%27entreprise
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- PAE 2, record 4, French, PAE
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement(canadien) a résolu à créer et à maintenir un environnement propice à l'essor des petites entreprises. La Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises(LPPE) est la clef de voûte de cette stratégie dont l'objet est de soutenir les petites entreprises, moteur de la croissance économique et de la création d’emplois. En vertu de la Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises, toute entreprise commerciale répondant aux critères requis peut obtenir un prêt destiné à l'amélioration d’entreprise(PAE) d’un établissement financier autorisé-banque à charte [...]-pourvu que les revenus bruts estimatifs de l'entreprise ne dépassent pas cinq millions de dollars au cours de l'exercice où le PAE est approuvé par le prêteur. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%AAt%20destin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20d%27entreprise
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des PAE 3, record 4, French, - pr%C3%AAt%20destin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20d%27entreprise
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Finance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- estimated gross revenue
1, record 5, English, estimated%20gross%20revenue
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The (Canadian) government is determined to create and maintain an environment in which small business can flourish. The Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) is fundamental to this strategy to support small business in their role as engines of economic growth and job creation. Under the SBLA, a qualifying business enterprise may obtain a Business Improvement Loan (BIL) from an authorized financial institution such as a chartered bank ... loan or insurance corporation, provided the business' estimated gross revenue does not exceed $5 million in the year the BIL is approved by the lender. 1, record 5, English, - estimated%20gross%20revenue
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Finances
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- revenu brut estimatif
1, record 5, French, revenu%20brut%20estimatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement(canadien) a résolu à créer et à maintenir un environnement propice à l'essor des petites entreprises. La Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises(LPPE) est la clef de voûte de cette stratégie dont l'objet est de soutenir les petites entreprises, moteur de la croissance économique et de la création d’emplois. En vertu de la Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises, toute entreprise commerciale répondant aux critères requis peut obtenir un prêt destiné à l'amélioration d’entreprise(PAE) d’un établissement financier autorisé-banque à charte [...]-pourvu que les revenus bruts estimatifs de l'entreprise ne dépassent pas cinq millions de dollars au cours de l'exercice où le PAE est approuvé par le prêteur. 1, record 5, French, - revenu%20brut%20estimatif
Record 5, Key term(s)
- revenus bruts estimatifs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-08-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- engine of economic growth
1, record 6, English, engine%20of%20economic%20growth
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The (Canadian) government is determined to create and maintain an environment in which small business can flourish. The Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) is fundamental to this strategy to support small business in their role as engines of economic growth and job creation. Under the SBLA, a qualifying business enterprise may obtain a Business Improvement Loan (BIL) from an authorized financial institution such as a chartered bank ... loan or insurance corporation, provided the business' estimated gross revenue does not exceed $5 million in the year the BIL is approved by the lender. 1, record 6, English, - engine%20of%20economic%20growth
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- moteur de la croissance économique
1, record 6, French, moteur%20de%20la%20croissance%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement(canadien) a résolu à créer et à maintenir un environnement propice à l'essor des petites entreprises. La Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises(LPPE) est la clef de voûte de cette stratégie dont l'objet est de soutenir les petites entreprises, moteur de la croissance économique et de la création d’emplois. En vertu de la Loi sur les prêts aux petites entreprises, toute entreprise commerciale répondant aux critères requis peut obtenir un prêt destiné à l'amélioration d’entreprise(PAE) d’un établissement financier autorisé-banque à charte [...]-pourvu que les revenus bruts estimatifs de l'entreprise ne dépassent pas cinq millions de dollars au cours de l'exercice où le PAE est approuvé par le prêteur. 1, record 6, French, - moteur%20de%20la%20croissance%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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