Federal government announces $200K for Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie’s mfg. project

CHELSEA — On Mar. 5, Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac announced a repayable contribution of $200,000 for Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie (a Gainsbourg Microbrasserie business). This CED support has enabled it to launch its industrial beer production activities through the acquisition and installation of production equipment.

Created in 2012, Microbrasserie Gainsbourg, a craft brewery and restaurant, was located in Gatineau, in the Vieux-Hull sector. Due to the growing demand for its products, the business wanted to bring its beer production up to industrial scale. This is how Chelsea & Co, a brewery located in the heart of the village of Chelsea, came into being. Its project involved acquiring and installing beer production equipment and developing a tasting area that also offers a ready-to-eat menu. CED’s assistance has enabled this agri-food SME to acquire brewing apparatus, vats, a fermenter, and a laboratory.

“By investing in the expansion of Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie, the Government of Canada is reinforcing its commitment to economic development, thereby supporting businesses in their growth, innovation, and capacity to export their products. By helping to create and maintain quality jobs, we are working together to strengthen prosperity in the Canadian economy,” said Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac.