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WeMB
Money to start, buy or a expand a business in MB
Gives small businesses loans from $5,000 to $25,000 to cover costs for starting up, expanding, or buying a business. This includes money for equipment, marketing, and improvements.
Loans for working capital, startup, expansion, or purchase of existing businesses, covering costs like equipment, leasehold improvements, marketing, inventory, and software. Loans have terms up to three years with no monthly fees or penalties for early repayment. Program also provides free business advising, hands-on training and workshops, and networking/professional development events.
Business Size: small, medium
Region: Manitoba, Canada
Demographics: women-owned
Other Criteria: Applicant is a legal entity, Applicant is a self-identifying woman (cis, trans, 2S, or gender-diverse) or the business is owned and controlled (51% or more of legal voting shares) by the same, Applicant is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, or a legal entity owned and controlled by one or more Canadian citizens/landed immigrants, Operating or about to operate in Manitoba (out-of-province ownership for Manitoba businesses considered case-by-case), Must have a complete business plan approved by a WeMB Business Advisor, For Expansion Loans: Minimum of three years of profitable operation, verified through professionally prepared financial statements from an accountant, May apply if not meeting traditional loan requirements due to low credit score, lack of collateral, or limited work history (especially for WeWork/WeMicro loans), Must be in good standing with WeMB if there was pre-existing financing
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