Our Approach
A collective asset
The lively hub of activity that is a commercial artery or a downtown district is a collective public asset to be protected. Its vitality is desirable: if it begins to decline, it can have a negative impact on the city’s image and appeal as well as on the quality of life of its residents.
Mobilizing for change
A local shopping district can become vibrant and competitive if the community takes charge of it and if it is properly structured to promote itself, enhance the urban experience and highlight its distinctive character.
Aiming for success
Providing effective counsel to municipal decision-makers, merchants and managers of downtown districts and commercial arteries calls for a good understanding of this type of shopping destination and merchants’ associations. This is where Artères comes in. Created in February 2016, Artères will help you navigate the highly competitive retail landscape, as well as the more organic context, which has been successful both at home and abroad, of merchants’ and local business associations.
Services
Our services are aimed at municipalities, boroughs, merchants’ associations, commercial development corporations (CDC) and economic development organizations.
Strategic counsel:
Professional support, diagnosis and strategic plan, business development and commercial recruitment, best practices and research.
Mobilizing merchants:
leading working groups and discussions, engaging merchants, presentations on best practices, support in the process of creating an CDC and associations, editorial services.
Governance and management:
organizational diagnostics, professional guidance, procedures for members’ meetings and boards of directors, regulations (internal, municipal and provincial).
Expertise
Pierre Boudreault, senior consultant and founder of Artères, has more than 20 years of experience as a director and manager of commercial arteries and downtown districts. He has developed multidisciplinary expertise in consulting, managing merchants’ associations and research into best practices. To find out more, see his profile on LinkedIn.
Clients
What people are saying about Artères:
With his expertise and knowledge, Pierre Boudreault is well equipped to provide guidance on commercial development issues to non-profits and municipalities. I wholeheartedly recommend using the services of Artères.
– François Morin, executive director, SDC Promenade Fleury
We would like to express our great satisfaction related to Artères professional services. Pierre’s insight and experience provided us with precise applicable data and creative solutions to help us to better understand and make the right decisions. His detailed research and astute presentations go beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Pierre’s services.
- Sean Michael Deegan, Director general, City of Westmount.
We had to establish new directions and set up an efficient strategic planning process to carry out our economic mission. Pierre listens attentively to his client. He was able to quickly and clearly define our needs. Without a doubt, he has become a strategic ally of our organization.
– Simon Cusson, Executive Director, Société de développement Centre-Ville Saint-Hyacinthe
Mandates
Completed mandates:
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Contact
To find out more about Artères, write or call us. We will be pleased to tell you about our services or prepare a service proposal upon request.
Pierre Boudreault, senior consultant
5671, 5th Avenue, Montreal QC H1Y 2S9
Mobile 514-797-2792
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Opening hours
Monday-Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed