The
Community Futures East Central (
ECDC) is mandated to enhance economic development by assisting businesses through the Provincial and technical services.
Meeting community goals of:
-Increased employment by assisting small and medium enterprises
-Improved small business access to management training and counselling
-Increased awareness of business opportunities and Government program availability.
Loan Investment Fund :
- Term loans to a maximum of $75,000.00
- Fixed interest rate set by the Small Business Loan 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.
- Disabled Entrepreneur Loans
Business Development Services :
- Provides assistance with business idea development
- Research and assistance with business plan development
- Counselling/Mentoring services for all types of businesses.
- Referral to other Government programs and assistance agencies
- Statistical database related to market expenditure and small business ratios.
- We are strategically linked with Regional Colleges, REDA's and Government Services delivery agencies.
- Work closely with Community Economic Development Groups.
- Actively participate in Western Economic Diversification's Business Service Alliance.
- Our direct website link is located at:
http://www.eastcentral.sk.ca/ and can be reached via email
ecdc@sasktel.net Fax: (306) 696-2508 - Tel: (306) 696-2443 or write:
East Central Development Corporation
601 Edmonton Street
P.O. Box 727
Broadview, Saskatchewan S0G 0K0