Financing the Business:

• Business Development Bank of Canada - The Business Development Bank of Canada is Canada's small business bank offering specialized loan programs to students and young entrepreneurs.
• Thunder Bay Ventures - A Community Futures Development Corporation offering Business Planning assistance and financing for Entrepreneurs.
• Sources of Financing in Canada - Strategis offers an extensive database of financial providers for small business and diversified resources to help build your financing knowledge.
• Canadian Small Business Financing Program Borrow up to $250,000 through the Chartered banks under this program
• Financing Information Guide - Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre guide to business financing
• Northern Ontario Heritage Fund- A special loan program for young entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario. Up to $25,000 available.
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation Up to $15,000 available for young entrepreneurs between 18-34 years of age.