Join our networks!
In the Pays d'Ancenis, it's perfectly natural to regularly exchange ideas with people who share similar experiences, questions and concerns. These meetings are valuable opportunities to learn and grow together.
Being part of networks of entrepreneurs and professionals is an excellent way of not feeling alone and of doing business in a favourable environment. And that's true even if your profiles and sectors of activity are varied.
So, are you still hesitating? To help you along the way, we've put together a summary of the many opportunities available in the region. You'll see that it's easy to get started!
Des clubs et réseaux d’entreprises et d’affaires prêts à vous accueillir
APAGE - Association Pays d'Ancenis Générations Entrepreneurs
APAGE aims to encourage meetings between young entrepreneurs in the Pays d'Ancenis.
Created in February 2014, it now has around 60 members. Its aim is to combat the isolation of business leaders. The association was born out of the desire of 6 managers of young companies (each less than 6 years old) feeling the need to exchange views with other company managers on their issues.
Aims:
- To provide a meeting place where people can get together in a spirit of conviviality
- Develop professional relationships
- Get advice on developing your business
- Share information on topical issues affecting our businesses.
Highlights :
- 3 to 4 meetings a year, focusing on subjects and themes of daily interest to business owners
- 2 social events
Current Chairman: Nicolas CHEVAL
CJD - Centre for Young Directors
The Pays d'Ancenis CJD section currently has around fifty business leaders, whose motto is"Dare to be a different kind of manager".
Aims:
- Cooperate and share resources to build a brighter, fairer future
- Draw inspiration from existing models to imagine and experiment with innovative models to inspire others beyond the CJD
- Surround yourself with the best experts in their fields: in artificial intelligence, talent management, ecological transition, innovation, energy, change management, economists, sociologists, futurists, etc.
Highlights :
- Theme-based meetings for members, covering topics and themes of everyday business life
- Conferences open to all
Current President: Chloé MOREAU-CHUPIN
ADIRA - Association for the Industrial Development of the Ancenis Region
Created in 1978, ADIRA is a network of companies with over 130 members divided into two colleges: Industry (80% of members) and Associate.
Aims:
- To encourage intra-company exchanges that are likely to increase prosperity, employment and economic expansion in the Ancenis region.
- Promote new business start-ups
- Encourage the development of local businesses
- To study general business issues
- Promote the image of companies in the Ancenis region
- Propose any measures aimed at developing the local industrial fabric, particularly in terms of infrastructure and technical education.
Highlights :
Throughout the year: visits, workshops, themed meetings to share information on subjects of common interest and the challenges of tomorrow.
Current Chairman: Olivier THIEVIN
ADIRA - Association for the Industrial Development of the Ancenis Region
Created in 1978, ADIRA is a network of companies with over 130 members divided into two colleges: Industry (80% of members) and Associate.
Aims:
- To encourage intra-company exchanges that are likely to increase prosperity, employment and economic expansion in the Ancenis region.
- Promote new business start-ups
- Encourage the development of local businesses
- To study general business issues
- Promote the image of companies in the Ancenis region
- Propose any measures aimed at developing the local industrial fabric, particularly in terms of infrastructure and technical education.
Highlights :
Throughout the year: visits, workshops, themed meetings to share information on subjects of common interest and the challenges of tomorrow.
Current Chairman: Philippe MAHÉ
DYNABUY
DYNABUY is a business club and network. It has 14 members in the Ancenis area, with a maximum of 30 per club.
Aims:
- Develop your professional network and your turnover
- Promote your business
- Be recommended by members
- Exchange qualified business opportunities
- Capitalise on feedback from club members
All in a warm, friendly and caring atmosphere.
Highlights :
- 2 meetings a month, on the 1st Wednesday of each fortnight
Current Chairman: Aurélien MANIER
FEMMES DE BRETAGNE
An association for women entrepreneurs. Femmes de Bretagne is a network of active women who promote entrepreneurship and the creation, takeover and development of businesses by women in Brittany and Loire-Atlantique.
Objectives :
- Develop your network
- Promote equality
- Increase skills
- Exchange and help each other
- Break isolation
- Find out about funding
- Create synergies between professional activities
All in a warm, friendly and caring atmosphere.
Highlights: 1 meeting per month
Coordinator: Marie DE BOISSIEU
