Community Futures East Central
has received funding from

SERVICES

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 SERVICES BY:

• 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 the address listed below:

1. A current Audited Financial Statement and Annual Report
2. A current listing of the Board of Directors
3. 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