Business Loans & Advisory Services
If you want to start or expand a business, we can help. We offer a wide variety of services and resources that can give you the support you need to realize your business vision. Need some inspiration? Visit our success stories page.
Business Loans
We don't think small when it comes to small business. Flexible, affordable loans are specifically designed to help start, expand, relocate or buy a business in a rural community. Solutions are tailored to meet the needs of individual businesses and decisions are made locally - and quickly. Check out our seven new loan products, designed to help you meet the road ahead at www.roadahead.biz
Summer Student Loan Program
This program assists youth aged 15-29 obtain an interest free loan of up to $3,000. Student entrepreneurs use this money to operate their own business during the summer months. The financing can be used for start-up costs and operating costs. The loan is interest free until Oct 31st of the current calendar year, when repayment is due. You must be returning to school in the fall to be eligible for this program. Applications are accepted from April 1-June 30th of each year.
Advisory Services
Community Futures Centre West offers advisory services and technical assistance to new and existing businesses.
Advisory services include:
- Business plan assistance and assessment
- Marketing research assistance
- Strategic planning
- Financial projections
- Program information
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Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
This program is designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs with disabilities to pursue their business goals and contribute to economic growth within their rural community.
To qualify for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities program you must:
- Live in the Community Futures Centre West Region
- Have a disability that impairs your ability to perform at least one of the basic activities of self-employment or entrepreneurship
The program offers:
- Assistance in developing a business plan
- Business loans up to $150,000, the terms of which are specifically tailored to address each individual entrepreneur's needs and are repayable at competitive rates
Loans can be used for:
- Starting or expanding a business
- Applying new technology to your business
- Upgrading facilities and equipment
- Developing marketing and promotions material
- Establishing working capital for anticipated sales increases
