Business Size: small, medium

Region: British Columbia

Demographics: women-owned, Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident

Other Criteria: business registered and located in BC, 51% woman-owned and controlled (or 50% for wife-husband teams), applicant residing in BC, applicant is over 19 years old, market-ready startups, business expansion projects, or business purchases, well-developed business plan, market research confirming demand for product/service, 2-year monthly cash flow forecast, credit history is considered (no minimum score required, but weighed), security may be required (unsecured loans and guarantors possible; EAC program for <=$50k loans requires no specific security), minimum 25% personal equity investment (exceptions may apply), demonstrated business management skills