The Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région (CAE) is a not-for-profit corporation created in 1985 following the wishes of the business sector to promote and develop the region's economy. It was originally supported by the Government of Canada.

The mission of the CAE is to participate in economic development through offering SMEs in the territory, financial aid and counsel to encourage the creation and maintenance of employment.

• Agricultural and Related Services
• Manufacturing (conversion)
• Some tertiary
• Service enterprises
• Wholesale distributors