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Perry Vermette – Investing in People

by Isabel Gagne | September 16, 2024 | Client Stories | 0 Comments

Perry Vermette, Vermette Wood Products, Prince Albert By: Cassi Smith CCDF is a proud supporter of Métis entrepreneurs and businesses. From financing and support programs, to accessing Indigenous business networks, a relationship with CCDF means much more than initial...

Devereaux Gatin

by Isabel Gagne | August 13, 2024 | Client Stories | 0 Comments

Devereaux Gatin, Postal Pizzas & Café Del Rey, Saskatoon By: Cassi Smith “Food is such a great catalyst for conversation. We often find ourselves gathering over food and it allows us to fill our minds, fill our bodies and our spirits… It creates connection within...

Funding Application & Personal Financial Statement – Tips & Tricks!

by Kendall Horan | August 7, 2024 | All Articles | 0 Comments

Before filling out your Funding Application and Personal Financial Statement for the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) and SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO), check out the blog below! We understand that starting the application process can be...

8 Financial Behaviours That Will Shape Your Company’s Future

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It’s no secret that our financial behaviours have a significant impact on our personal life, but let’s not forget about the business side of things. There are 8 key financial behaviours that you should know – and that we cover in The Finance Cafe program – that...

The Power of Interest-Free Loans: Unlocking Financial Opportunities for Métis Entrepreneurs

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Unlock Financial Success for Métis Entrepreneurs with CCDF: 0% Interest Loans! While we do have grants available for business planning, support, and equity contributions, we also provide interest-free loans. These loans act as equity without the burden of interest...

Buying an Existing Business vs. Starting a New Business: Which Path to Entrepreneurship is Right for You?

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Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is an exciting endeavor, filled with opportunities and challenges. As a Métis entrepreneur, you may find yourself at a crossroads when deciding whether to buy an existing business or start a new one from scratch. Both...

CCDF Contributes $79.1M to GDP over 5 Years

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The Clarence Campeau Development Fund has released key findings from its Economic Impact Study, which suggest the Fund has contributed $79.1 million in GDP over the past five years. “We are incredibly proud to have made a sizeable impact in our communities,” said Pam...

Clarence Campeau Development Fund Receives $1.6M for Métis Entrepreneurship as Emergency Pandemic Support

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Clarence Campeau Development Fund (the Fund) and the Province of Saskatchewan (the Province) have signed an Emergency Pandemic Support Agreement to support Métis economic development during COVID-19, totaling $1.6 Million. The agreement...

The New “Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program” Makes Clarence Campeau Development Fund First Choice for Métis Entrepreneurs

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) is proud to announce the new “Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program (MEEP). The new funding was received from the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association and the Government of Canada,...