{"id":3942,"date":"2025-09-15T15:41:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T19:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/?p=3942"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T19:45:22","slug":"sadc-pontiac-celebrates-40-years-of-local-economic-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/latest-news\/sadc-pontiac-celebrates-40-years-of-local-economic-development\/","title":{"rendered":"SADC Pontiac celebrates 40 years of local economic development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"slider-wrapper relative\" id=\"slider-1959631680\" >\n    <div class=\"slider slider-nav-circle slider-nav-large slider-nav-light slider-style-normal\"\n        data-flickity-options='{\n            \"cellAlign\": \"center\",\n            \"imagesLoaded\": true,\n            \"lazyLoad\": 1,\n            \"freeScroll\": false,\n            \"wrapAround\": true,\n            \"autoPlay\": 6000,\n            \"pauseAutoPlayOnHover\" : true,\n            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size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/received_2240564753050269-1280x960.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/received_2240564753050269-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/received_2240564753050269-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/received_2240564753050269-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/received_2240564753050269-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_126574017 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n     <\/div>\n\n     <div class=\"loading-spin dark large centered\"><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>MEDIA RELEASE<br \/>\nFor Immediate Release<\/p>\n<p>SADC PONTIAC CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH SIGNATURE DINNER EVENT IN THE REGION\u2019S HISTORIC RED COVERED BRIDGE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mansfield-et-Pontefract, September 12, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019aide au d\u00e9veloppement des collectivit\u00e9s (SADC) Pontiac is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a unique signature event: Dinner in the Bridge, hosted in the iconic red covered bridge, Pont F\u00e9lix-Gabriel Marchand. This one-of-a-kind evening will bring together clients, partners, and collaborators with whom the SADC has worked over the past four decades to foster economic growth and community vitality throughout the Pontiac region.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis celebration is more than a milestone\u2014it is a reflection of the collaboration, resilience, and vision of our businesses, organizations, and communities,\u201d<\/em> said Rhonda Perry, Director General of SADC Pontiac.<em> \u201cBy hosting the dinner in such a touristically and culturally symbolic setting, and by sourcing everything locally, we are honouring the people and enterprises who continue to shape our region\u2019s future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In keeping with SADC Pontiac\u2019s commitment to supporting the local economy, all supplies and services for the event have been sourced through local businesses, producers, and service providers, with every detail highlighting the region\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit. The Pontiac Tourism Association is partnering in the initiative, running the evening bar as a fundraising effort to support regional tourism marketing projects. Guests will enjoy locally crafted beverages featured along the region\u2019s Tap &amp; Cork Route, further underlining the event\u2019s theme of celebrating and reinvesting in the local economy.<\/p>\n<p>Government leaders also highlighted the SADC\u2019s long-standing role in strengthening the Pontiac\u2019s economy:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cI salute the remarkable work done by the SADC Pontiac\u2019s professionals and volunteers, who have been supporting the region\u2019s businesses and communities for 40 years now. Your commitment plays a key role in our economic vitality and sustainable growth. CED is proud to be able to count on you to increase prosperity in the Pontiac.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014 The Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOn this 40th anniversary of the SADC Pontiac, I highlight its crucial importance to the region\u2019s businesses and organizations, which are veritable engines driving our economic dynamism. Thanks to its assistance, adapted services and engagement in the field, the SADC stimulates sustainable development to the benefit of the entire community. It is with pride that CED supports the SADC, a key partner, as it pursues its essential mission.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em>\u2014 Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac\u2012Kitigan Zibi and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food<\/p>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em>The 40th anniversary of the SADC Pontiac marks not only four decades of dedicated service to the local economy but also the beginning of a new chapter of innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development in the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT SADC PONTIAC<\/strong><br \/>\nFor 40 years, SADC Pontiac has been committed to supporting local businesses and communities through financing, advisory services, and development initiatives. Its mission is to foster a thriving, sustainable, and diversified economy across the Pontiac region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE TAP &amp; CORK ROUTE<\/strong><br \/>\nLaunched in 2019, the Tap &amp; Cork Route is an interprovincial initiative of SADC Pontiac, developed in partnership with the Ottawa Valley Tourism Association and the MRC Pontiac. The project was created to highlight and promote the variety and quality of local craft alcohols across the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS INVOLVED SUPPLYING AND REALIZING THIS EVENT<\/strong><br \/>\nBlue Heron Landscaping<br \/>\nBrauwerk Hoffman<br \/>\nCaf\u00e9 349<br \/>\nCedar Creek Farm<br \/>\nConstruction Morin et Fils Inc.<br \/>\nCoronation Hall Cider Mill<br \/>\nEast Range Milling<br \/>\nGroupe Boisvert Construction<br \/>\nKids, Cows &amp; Flowers Co.<br \/>\nLes Filles d\u2019Isabelle<br \/>\nLes Serres Paul Amyotte<br \/>\nMaman Poule<br \/>\nMansfield-et-Pontefract Fire Department<br \/>\nMega Dollar<br \/>\nMonsieur Limonade<br \/>\nMunicipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract<br \/>\nOuiChef<br \/>\nParc des Chutes Coulonge<br \/>\nPontiac Ice<br \/>\nPontiac Tourism Association<br \/>\nRolling Acres Farm<br \/>\nVignoble Petit Chariot Rouge<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">-30-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>CONTACT<\/strong><br \/>\nSADC Pontiac<br \/>\nBrittany Morin Marketing &amp; Communications<br \/>\n819-683-3733 | <a href=\"mailto:brittany.morin@sadcpontiac.ca\">brittany.morin@sadcpontiac.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release SADC PONTIAC CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH SIGNATURE DINNER EVENT IN THE REGION\u2019S HISTORIC RED COVERED BRIDGE Mansfield-et-Pontefract, September 12, 2025 \u2013 The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019aide au d\u00e9veloppement des collectivit\u00e9s (SADC) Pontiac is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a unique signature event: Dinner in the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3930,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3942"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3942\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3945,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3942\/revisions\/3945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sadcpontiac.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}