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Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and the growth of the Indigenous economy on Vancouver Island.
Explore Indigenous Financing ProgramsWe help Indigenous communities become healthy, wealthy and socio-economically independent
In addition to financing and loan programs, NEDC offers business advisory services free of charge to Indigenous entrepreneurs and First Nations community-owned businesses on Vancouver Island. With over 40 years of planting seeds in communities and over $160 million in loans approved, we are catalyzing socio-economic independence for our nations.
Since 1984 we’ve grown slowly and intentionally, guided by strong governance and a consistent focus on our mandate.
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Building a Legacy: Ellis Excavating
Cival Construction & Excavating | Nanaimo, BC
Rob Ellis, owner of Ellis Excavating, has built his business on hard work, strong relationships, and a commitment to quality. A proud member of the Métis …
Mocean Yoga: Coming Home to Purpose
Health and Fitness | Courtenay, BC
Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Susie Newson, Founder of Mocean Yoga, has always felt a deep connection to the ocean, movement, and community. …
Thunderbird Eats: Bringing Innovation and Tradition Together
Food & Drink | Port Alberni, BC
Thunderbird Eats was born from a shared love of candy between mother-daughter team Sherri Cook of Huu-ay-aht First Nation and Saryta Dick, who is from both …
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NEDC offers many different loan and contribution programs with varying eligibility. Your Business Development Officer is here to help create the perfect package for you.
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Building a Legacy: Ellis Excavating
Cival Construction & Excavating | Nanaimo, BC
Rob Ellis, owner of Ellis Excavating, has built his business on hard work, strong relationships, and a commitment to quality. A proud member of the Métis …
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Mocean Yoga: Coming Home to Purpose
Health and Fitness | Courtenay, BC