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Perry Vermette – Procuring Success

by Kendall Horan | June 12, 2025 | Client Stories | 0 Comments

Perry Vermette, Vermette Wood Products, Prince Albert By: Cassi Smith Perry Vermette’s relationship with CCDF began more than 30 years ago. As a 4th generation entrepreneur, starting and growing businesses came naturally to Perry, and with the help of CCDF, he was...

Beautiful Valley Suites

by Kendall Horan | May 27, 2025 | Client Stories | 0 Comments

Beautiful Valley Suites, Beauval, SK By: Cassi Smith For the northern community of Beauval, BDI Suites represents more than just a business; it’s a reflection of Beauval’s pride, potential, and cultural heritage. Located in the heart of Beauval, Saskatchewan, BDI...

Jamison Mechanical – Jamison Sheppard

by Kendall Horan | April 2, 2025 | Client Stories | 0 Comments

Jamison Mechanical - Jamison Sheppard, Meadow Lake By: Cassi Smith At just 31 years old, Jamison Sheppard, owner of Jamison Mechanical, is shaping the plumbing and HVAC industry in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. His story is one of hard work, persistence, and the...

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,...

CCDF Launches the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship (IWE) Program

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(Regina, Sask) This evening at a five o’clock reception held at Regina’s Hotel Saskatchewan, the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) will launch its latest economic initiative designed to support strong, successful, Métis women entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan....