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BUSINESS ELEVATION LOAN

Access Up to$500,000 in Business Financing

Community Futures Lac La Biche now offers expanded business financing opportunities of up to $500k through the Business Elevation Loan program in partnership with BDC.

SUPPORTING LOCAL GROWTH

Financing to Help Your Business Grow

The Business Elevation Loan program is designed to help entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Lac La Biche Region launch, expand, and scale with confidence.

Whether you're starting with something new or planning your next stage of growth, we're here to help you move forward.

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Up to $500k in Financing

Access larger financing opportunities to support expansion, equipment, scaling, and more

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For Startups & Growing Businesses

Support for businesses at any stage, from new ideas to established operations ready to grow

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Local & Relationship-Focused

Work with a local team that understands your community and is committed to your success

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Backed by BDC Partnership

Expanded financing capacity through our partnership with BDC creates more opportunities for local businesses

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Built for Ambitious Entrepreneurs

The Business Elevation Loan may support a wide range of growth-focused opportunities including:

  • Business expansion
  • Startup development
  • Equipment purchases
  • Scaling operations
  • Commercial growth
  • Tourism-related growth
  • Diversification initiatives
  • Operational investments
  • Working capital needs
  • Facility improvements
  • Strategic growth opportunities
GET IN TOUCH

Let's Talk About What's Next For Your Business

Our team is here to help you explore financing opportunities and discuss how we can support your growth plans

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About the Business Elevation Loan

The Business Elevation Loan is a financing initiative designed to improve access to capital for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses in rural and remote communities.

Through Community Futures Lac La Biche, eligible businesses may access financing of up to $500,000 to support startup, expansion, and growth opportunities.

The Business Elevation Loan is delivered locally by Community Futures organizations across Canada in collaboration with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). The initiative helps strengthen local economies by expanding access to financing where it is often needed most.

Contact Us

10106-102 Avenue
Box 2188
Lac La Biche, AB  T0A 2C0
P: 780-623-2662
E: contact@cfllb.com 

Communities Served

Atmore, Avenir, Barnegat, Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Behan, Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, Briereville, Caslan, Craigend, Fork Lake, St. Lina, Grassland, Heart Lake First Nation, Helina, Hylo, Imperial Mills, Kikino Metis Settlement, Lac La Biche, Margie, Normandeau, Noral, Owl River, Pelican Portage, Philomena, Pitlochrie, Plamondon, Rich Lake, Tweedie, Venice, Wandering River.

Questionnaires

Note: In order for your equity investment application to be considered, first submit a completed questionnaire.