Several organizations contribute to Ville de Bécancour economical and social dynamism. Here are a few of them:

The mission of SADC de Nicolet-Bécancour involves being a factor to the development of the communities by participating to local activities, consulting with partners in development as well as contributing financial and technical support to the creation and preservation of jobs and enterprises. SADC is a non-profit organization and is a partner of Canada Economical Development.

Centre local de développement
http://www.cldbecancour.qc.ca

CLD de Bécancour offers technical support for the creation, consolidation and development of small and average businesses including consultation, guidance, business programs, feasibility studies, research for financial backing, venture follow-up, financial support, training and references to specialized services (exports, technological development…)

In addition, CLD oversees some governmental programs and operates an integrated budget used for financing three specific activities: local Investment Funds, social economy Fund and the Fund for young entrepreneurs.

Ville de Bécancour
http://www.becancour.net/

Ville de Bécancour is a fusion of five parishes. The population has shown a +12,1% growth rate over 15 years. The city unemployment rate was 8,5% in 1996, while this rate was 8,8% for the MRC of Bécancour and 11,8% for the province of Quebec.

The taxation rate of Bécancour is one of the lowest in the area. Various subvention programs are available for entrepreneurs and investors. The city has an integrated civil security strategy aiming at the safeguard of people and assets and including four sections centring on specific categories of disasters.