{"id":10209,"date":"2018-11-07T07:57:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T07:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/district-central.ca\/a-propos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:19:02","slug":"a-propos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/district-central.ca\/en\/a-propos\/","title":{"rendered":"About the SDC"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

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Montreal’s new hub for economic development<\/h2>\r\n

is right here<\/p>\r\n

The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de d\u00e9veloppement commercial (SDC) District Central is committed to humanizing the local business world by building bridges between the various communities that work and live here.<\/p>\r\n

AREA OF OVER 25,000,000 SQUARE FEET CLOSE TO 2,100 BUSINESSES OVER 3,100 OFFICES 4 4th EMPLOYMENT ZONE IN MONTR\u00c9AL \"image01\"<\/p>\r\n

The SDC District Central is the catalyst and the voice for the Ahuntsic-Cartierville business world. It represents the combined forces of 2,500 business leaders united to develop a sector with outstanding economic, urban and human potential.<\/p>\r\n

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The development strategy for the District Central is born of a united vision, one shared by business leaders, elected officials and civil servants from within the borough. Its mission is clear: breathe new life into this legendary quarter, make it shine on a broader stage and propel it to very top of Montr\u00e9al’s economic landscape.<\/p>\r\n

4 committees<\/h2>\r\n

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MOBILITY COMMITTEE<\/p>\r\n

\"DC_Fac\u0327ade_rondnoir\"<\/p>\r\n

SDC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE<\/p>\r\n

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URBAN PLANNING COMMITTEE<\/p>\r\n

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BUILDERS’ COMMITTEE<\/p>\r\n

To learn more about our committees >><\/a><\/p>\r\n

The SDC has founded the development of the District Central on four fundamental pillars:<\/p>\r\n

create<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

a lasting connection with the Ahuntsic-Cartierville business community.<\/p>\r\n

develop<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

meaningful and prosperous projects for its members.<\/p>\r\n

ensure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

exceptional and memorable business spaces to increase the quality of life for workers within the District.<\/p>\r\n

communicate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

to ensure the District shines and takes its rightful place in every market.<\/p>\r\n

THERE’S A TEAM DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITY RIGHT HERE.<\/h2>\r\n

The Board of Directors<\/h3>\r\n

\"GabrielTupula_7090_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

GABRIEL TUPULA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

President<\/p>\r\n

Big Bang<\/p>\r\n

\"PhilippeGagnon_7027_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

PHILIPPE GAGNON<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Vice-President<\/p>\r\n

Attraction Inc.<\/p>\r\n

\"LaetitiaBedout_7188_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

LAETITIA BEDOUT<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Treasurer<\/p>\r\n

Business Coach<\/p>\r\n

\"DeliaDeGasperis_7092_V3_carr\u00e9<\/p>\r\n

DELIA DE GASPERIS<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Administrator<\/p>\r\n

CGS Qu\u00e9bec Inc.<\/p>\r\n

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VICTOR ESPOSITO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

City Councillor, Saint-Sulpice<\/p>\r\n

Ahuntsic-Cartierville<\/p>\r\n

\"Carolyn<\/p>\r\n

CAROLYN KELLY DORAIS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Administrator<\/p>\r\n

Zarat\u00e9 Lavigne Architectes<\/p>\r\n

\"EugenieLevis_7163_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

EUG\u00c9NIE L\u00c9VIS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Administrator<\/p>\r\n

Matelas S\u00e9l\u00e9ction<\/p>\r\n

\"IsabellePre\u2560\u00fcvost_7151_JLecomptecarr\u00e9<\/p>\r\n

ISABELLE PR\u00c9VOST<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Administrator<\/p>\r\n

Louvia Uniformes<\/p>\r\n

\"HowardSzalavetz_7062_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

HOWARD SZALAVETZ<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Administrator<\/p>\r\n

H.S. Properties<\/p>\r\n

The Team<\/h3>\r\n

\"HeleneVeilleux_6969_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

H\u00c9L\u00c8NE VEILLEUX<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Executive Director<\/p>\r\n

\"GenevieveDufour_6955_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

GENEVI\u00c8VE DUFOUR<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Associate Executive Director<\/p>\r\n

\"St\u00e9phanie<\/p>\r\n

ST\u00c9PHANIE RAULT<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Communication, Marketing
& Events Manager \"Marc-AndreCarignan_6772_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

MARC-ANDR\u00c9 CARIGNAN<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Project Lead – Signature Territory Planning<\/p>\r\n

\"MyriamDJutras_0043_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

MYRIAM D. JUTRAS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Project Manager, Connector of Opportunities<\/p>\r\n

\"MarieFranceRichard_6682_JLecompte<\/p>\r\n

MARIE-FRANCE RICHARD<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Project Manager Communication, Marketing & Events<\/p>\r\n

\"ZinebHicham_0099_JLecompteWeb<\/p>\r\n

ZINEB HICHAM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Administrative and Member Relations Specialist
\"ElenaDiStefano_6878_JLecomptecarr\u00e9<\/p>\r\n

ELENA DI STEFANO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Relationship Marketing and Business Intelligence Coordinator
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Montreal’s new hub for economic development is right here The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de d\u00e9veloppement commercial (SDC) District Central is committed to humanizing the local business world by building bridges between the various communities that work and live here. 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