[vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” bg_type=”image” bg_image=”2328″ bg_image_size=”responsive” color_overlay=”dark” opacity_overlay=”50″ padding_top_multiplier=”6x” padding_bottom_multiplier=”6x”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column column_custom_position=”yes” width=”2/3″ text_align=”center”][movedo_empty_space height_multiplier=”3x”][movedo_title heading_tag=”h1″ heading=”h1″ increase_heading=”180″ gradient_color=”yes” gradient_color_1=”primary-2″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in”]Business Development[/movedo_title][movedo_title heading_tag=”h2″ heading=”h2″ increase_heading=”160″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow”]Empowering ideas. Empowering people.[/movedo_title][movedo_empty_space][movedo_button align=”center” button_text=”EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS” button_hover_color=”primary-3″ button_size=”large” button_shape=”round” button_shadow=”small” button_link=”url:%23programs”][movedo_empty_space height_multiplier=”3x”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” bg_type=”color” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” columns_gap=”none” bg_color=”#ffffff”][vc_column][movedo_empty_space height_multiplier=”3x”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1612981854618{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][movedo_title heading_tag=”h2″ heading=”h2″ increase_heading=”140″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow”]Business Development & Support is a key priority of The Venture Centre / Le Centre de développement. To this end, we offer a diverse selection of programs that can help you whether you are an entrepreneur, an exporter or a youth.[/movedo_title][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][movedo_empty_space height_multiplier=”3x”][movedo_empty_space height_multiplier=”3x”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” bg_type=”color” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” columns_gap=”none” equal_column_height=”middle-content” font_color=”#ffffff” bg_color=”#8ab17d” section_id=”programs”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1612982054055{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” font_color=”#ffffff”][movedo_single_image image=”2536″ image_full_column=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1612981999211{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5vh !important;padding-right: 8% !important;padding-bottom: 5vh !important;padding-left: 8% !important;background-color: #8ab17d !important;}”][movedo_title heading_tag=”h2″ heading=”h2″ increase_heading=”160″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow” margin_bottom=”0″]Loans up to
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We invest in more than just business ventures. We invest in people. Through our Local Investment Fund, we can offer repayable financing up to $750,000 to assist new or existing small businesses with start-up, expansion or stabilization plans to individuals who live in our catchment area.
[/vc_column_text][movedo_empty_space][movedo_button align=”center” button_text=”APPLY TODAY” button_hover_color=”primary-6″ button_size=”large” button_shape=”round” button_shadow=”small” button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc1KLIJCC3VXAeQ-ZWRFBLYsOfqz5m4bPclTAqfkcIJQHyAGg%2Fviewform|title:Apply|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” bg_type=”color” padding_top_multiplier=”2x” padding_bottom_multiplier=”2x” columns_gap=”none” bg_color=”#ffffff”][vc_column column_custom_position=”yes”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1612982463859{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][movedo_title heading_tag=”h1″ heading=”h1″ increase_heading=”140″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow” el_class=”grve-text-shadow” margin_bottom=”0″]Are you eligible? [/movedo_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1609884588765{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”]
• Are you an individual with a business idea, a new business or an existing business?
• Are alternative funding sources unavailable to you right now?
• Will your business be viable and contribute to the local economy?
• Do you live within our catchment area?
• Your business’ viability, job creation, and maintenance make up the general loan criteria for approval. Once your business plan is complete, the loan process should be fairly efficient.
• Loans are approved monthly by our board of local volunteers.
• If the loan is approved, a 1% administration fee is charged to the applicant.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][movedo_empty_space][movedo_title heading_tag=”h2″ heading=”h2″ increase_heading=”180″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow”]Have a question? Contact us.[/movedo_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” bg_type=”color” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” columns_gap=”none” equal_column_height=”middle-content” font_color=”#ffffff” bg_color=”#fee99d”][vc_column column_effect=”vertical-parallax” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1612982391730{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5vh !important;padding-right: 8% !important;padding-bottom: 5vh !important;padding-left: 8% !important;background-color: #fee99d !important;}”][movedo_title heading_tag=”h2″ heading=”h2″ increase_heading=”180″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow”]Free Business Services.[/movedo_title][vc_column_text]
We welcome you to come in and see us for a free loan consultation.
Roxanne will be glad to meet with you to discuss your goals and the opportunities that exist for you.
[/vc_column_text][movedo_empty_space][movedo_button align=”center” button_text=”CONTACT US” button_color=”primary-6″ button_hover_color=”primary-2″ button_size=”large” button_shape=”round” button_shadow=”small” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fventurecentre.on.ca%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact%20Us”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ tablet_width=”hide” tablet_sm_width=”hide” mobile_width=”hide” css=”.vc_custom_1612982340508{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” font_color=”#ffffff”][movedo_single_image image=”2948″ image_full_column=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row section_type=”fullwidth” bg_type=”color” padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” columns_gap=”none” equal_column_height=”middle-content” font_color=”#ffffff” bg_color=”#59804d”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1612982247221{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” font_color=”#ffffff”][movedo_single_image image=”2544″ image_full_column=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column column_effect=”vertical-parallax” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1612982298725{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 8% !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 8% !important;background-color: #59804d !important;}”][movedo_title heading_tag=”h2″ heading=”h2″ increase_heading=”180″ align=”center” animation=”grve-fade-in” animation_duration=”slow”]Youth Internship Program.[/movedo_title][vc_column_text]
The Youth Internship Program invests in committed, talented graduates seeking a great opportunity to start and accelerate their careers. It’s a paid developmental opportunity to grow top talent while delivering important public services to the people in our community.
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