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Black Business Initiative — Financial Support

Black Business Initiative — Financial Support

Black Business Initiative

Applies to: Nova Scotia

As an African Nova Scotian entrepreneur, you could access a loan of up to $25,000 to start or expand your business, provided you have:

A new or existing Black-owned business
A proprietorship or limited, registered company
A viable business plan
The ability to repay the loan
A suitable management strategy

Micro and mini-micro loans for amounts under $5,000 are also available.

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