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Business Facts

GDP per Capita:	35,700$
Major Exports:	Industrial machinery, aircraft, telecommunications equipment, crude petroleum, natural gas, electricity, aluminum.
Major Foreign Exchange Counters:	Western Union and American Express.
Key Industries:	Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas.
Major Imports:	Machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, crude oil, chemicals, electricity, durable consumer goods.

Business Overview
The economy of Quebec City was dependent on its image of a transit port. The city port exported products like furs, cereals and lumber to Europe. The city also imported the manufactured products through the same port. Quebec due to its port was able to compete with major trading center of Montreal. The city today is yielding the fruits of the industrial revolution of the 19th century. The footwear industry rapidly developed in the city of Quebec and employed a large number of people. However the industry declined in 1920s. The city has a very well developed defense and service industry. The manufacturing industry however employs only 10% of people. The city is the administrative hub of the province and has a large number of public offices. The city hosts several trade shows, trade fairs, exhibitions and other events round the year. Tourism industry is also very well developed in the region.

Major Business Centers
Centre de foires:
Centre de foires has the largest exhibition space in the city of Quebec. The venue hosts a large number of trade shows, trade fairs, events and exhibitions throughout the year. Being the largest venue in Quebec, the center is home to various big national and international events. The venue is visited by more than one million visitors in a year. The Centre de foires offers world class facilities for exhibitions. The venue is renowned for its versatility and flexibility. The ground floor is divided into four sections to carry out four activities at the same time. The Centre de foires was established in the year 1997 and hosts more than 30 big events each year. The venue is easily accessible from all major parts of the city. This makes it the most loved venue for events in Quebec.

Hotel des Seigneurs Convention Center:
Hotel des Seigneurs is known as the largest regional convention center in the Province of Quebec. The venue offers over 83,000 square feet of exhibition space. The Hotel des Seigneurs is a perfect choice for event organizers in Quebec. The Convention center is equipped with cutting edge technologies and world class facilities. The center is premier event facility in Canada. The venue offers ample electricity supply, natural gas supply, 24 hour water supply, telephone lines, cable TV and amazing drainage and sanitation facilities. One can operate the Wireless Internet throughout the convention centre. The Venue promises to provide great amenities and high class service under the same roof.