Business Size: small, medium

Region: Alberta

Demographics: women-owned

Other Criteria: Business is 50.1% women-owned, Women owners must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Business is or will be registered and operating in Alberta, All shareholders must reside in Alberta, Minimum credit score of 650, Minimum 25% owner equity contribution on total project costs, Ability to pledge a minimum of 30% collateral on the loan, Capital needed for eligible uses (e.g., leasehold improvements, equipment, advertising, inventory, operating costs), Prepared business plan and detailed marketing strategy, Established businesses require accountant-prepared income statement/balance sheet (last year-end) and in-house prepared (current year-to-date), Two years of forecasted financials (monthly cash flow, income statement, balance sheet), Key business documents (incorporation statements, by-laws, CRA notice of assessment, proof of insurance, annual return), Purchasing businesses require a business appraisal, Partnerships require a copy of the partnership agreement, Funds for leaseholds/equipment require professional estimates and commercial lease agreement