Launched in 1998 as a private, not-for-profit organization, Entreprises Riel has become a well-respected source of information, an adviser, a facilitator, an advocate and a leader in bilingual business and tourism development initiatives. Entreprises Riel focuses its efforts on priority projects, many of which are undertaken by entering into partnerships with government, private enterprise and community organizations. The leadership provided by Entreprises Riel as a community builder is having an important impact on the district it serves.