LOAN INVESTMENT FUND
- Term loans to a maximum of $150,000
- Fixed interest rate set by the Canada Small Business Financing Act
- A one-time 2% administration fee is added to the loan or paid up front
- Loan funds managed and administered through a local board of directors
- Loans are available to all types of businesses
- Loans often in partnership with other conventional lenders
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
- Regional Site for Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre
- Assistance with business idea development
- Research and assistance with business plan development
- Counselling/Mentoring services for all types of businesses
- Referrals to other Government programs and assistance agencies
- Statistical database related to market expenditure and small business ratios
- Site of business infosource* library of small business manuals and videos
COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
- Strategic linkages with learning institutions and Government employment agencies.
- Working closely with Community Economic Development Groups
- Actively participating in Western Economic Diversification's Business Service Alliance
Community Accountability:
The following information is available by contacting our office:
- A current Audited Financial Statement and Annual Report
- A current listing of the Board of Directors
- Corporate policy with respect to the election of Directors
* A service of the Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre; a joint initiative of Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Saskatchewan Department of Industry and Resources