NEDC is trying our best to ensure quality customer service during the challenges created by COVID-19:
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Although the NEDC office is closed to visitors at this time, we are pleased to continue offering service via phone and email. In-person meeting requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
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NEDC is still here for you and is currently continuing operations as normal as possible.
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With things changing rapidly please check back regularly for new information as it becomes available.
About Loans, Loan Payments and current Projects:
NEDC operations are running almost normally and we are here to support you and your business.
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All Applications for projects are still being processed.
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New Applications are being accepted.
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Loan Payments are still processed normally.
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Concerned about a Loan Payment?
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All payment changes will be reviewed upon request and solutions will be determined on a case by case basis.
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If you do not have enough funds to pay your payment, contract Sharon to pause automatic withdrawals to avoid any NSF fees, AND
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Contact your Business Development Officer and explain what is going on in your business to determine what options may be available.
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Communication with your Business Development Officer is always important and valued.
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Commercial Funding
Business loans and contributions to First Nations, Métis and Inuit on Vancouver Island.
Business Planning
Assisting in the financing of feasibility studies and business planning.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Promoting entrepreneurs, enhancing business skills, and offering financial advice.
OUR MISSION
“To continue to develop and grow to be the best Aboriginal Corporation dealing with financial, banking and business development services.
NEDC will play a major role in helping Aboriginals and First Nation communities on Vancouver Island become healthy, wealthy and socio-economically independent by seizing all existing and emerging business opportunities and building on the new economy.”
Applications and Documents
Business loan and proposal applications,training and workshop documents.
NEDC’s Blog And News
Click here for recent news and articles about business and entrepreneurship.
Business Supports
Strengthen skills, expand knowledge, build connections and raise awareness.
Business Loans
Commercial loans for
- Business start-up
- Business expansion
- Business acquisition
Business Equity Program
NEDC delivers the The Business Equity Program (B.E.P.) to Vancouver Island clients through a partnership between the
Events
Click here for information about our upcoming events such as workshops and training events. ———————asdasdasdasdasdasdasd
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