Business Loans & Advice
 
The South Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation, in addition to its mandate for community development, is also a source of loan funds for existing and new business start ups.
 
Our mandate is to provide assistance to business where traditional banking relationships are not available. The corporation can provide loans up to $150,000.
 
Lending capital is just one component of our service. We get involved in your business through mentoring, advice and guidance. We do all we can to ensure your business becomes a success in our community and maintains and creates new jobs and employment opportunities
 
We can help you develop your business plans, point you in the right direction and provide some analysis on your business ideas. It is not our job to tell you what to do, but we can help you avoid some of the pitfalls of operating a business.
 
There are other programs that we offer and would encourage you to contact us to find out how we can help you start your own business.
 
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program (OSEB)

The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) Program was originally created by the Government of Canada to provide unemployed individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements with the funding and support to start their own businesses as an alternative to regular employment. The Program, now funded in part by the Government of Ontario, has designated delivery agents in specific territories. These delivery agents provide business support and guidance to approved applicants for the duration of their time on the Program. 
   
 For more information on OSEB click here.  

Are you Eligible?

Answer yes to all of the below questions:

1. Do you have a written business plan?
2. Our office serves Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Fort Erie, and Niagara Falls. Will you being operating your business in one of these municipalities?
3. Do you require financial assistance?
4. Are you comfortable using the internet for research?

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