Elevate your Business in rural or remote Canada!

Whether you’re starting a business or ready to grow, the Business Elevation Loan provides flexible financing to help you move forward.

Financing that meets you where you are

The Business Elevation Loan provides financing to support entrepreneurs at key stages of their business journey. It can help cover startup costs, support day‑to‑day operations, or finance growth projects such as expansion, modernization or new opportunities—giving businesses the support they need to move forward with confidence.

Eligibility / who qualifies:

Entrepreneurs and business owners in rural or remote Canadian communities, including start‑ups and established businesses.

Are you looking to:

  • Start a Business?
  • Expand or Grow?
  • Modernize or Innovate?
  • Develop new products?
  • Access new markets?

This loan could be a good fit for you.

Maximum loan amount:

Eligible loans can reach up to $500,000*.

Support / advisory services:

We have a team across Canada dedicated to your success.

Elevate your Business in rural or remote Canada!

Key Benefits

One Point of Contact

Apply through your local Community Futures office, who will guide you every step of the way—from application to repayment.

Greater Financing

Eligible loans can reach up to $500,000*.

Shared Risk

BDC participates in 50% of eligible loans through a loan participation structure.

More Than Financing

Through the partnership, entrepreneurs get access to ongoing support and capacity‑building resources, including online tools and learning opportunities.

The Business Elevation Loan provides financing to support entrepreneurs at key stages of their business journey. It can help cover startup costs, support day‑to‑day operations, or finance growth projects such as expansion, modernization or new opportunities—giving businesses the support they need to move forward with confidence.

* Certain conditions apply.

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Ready to elevate your business? 

Contact Us

Community Futures Network of Canada


PO Box 817


Mount Brydges, Ontario  N0L 1W0

For information contact:

Diana Jedig


Phone: 1-888-514-8080


Email: admin@communityfuturescanada.ca

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