GLOOSCAP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Purpose
The non profit Community Economic Development Department of Glooscap Ventures purpose is to provide business resources and advisory services for members of Glooscap First Nation. This includes new business start ups and expanding existing businesses owned by community members.
Our Services
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Business planning, including Business Plan assistance
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Business Financing Assistance
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Business Grants Assistance (Non-Repayable Programing)
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Marketing Plans Consulting
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Finance Consulting
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Supply Chain Consulting
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Training Programs
Our Programs
Small Business Loan Program
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Apply for a loan up to $5,000
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Access to CBDC Entrepreneurship Training & Workshops
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Self-Employment Benefits Training workshops
“Soar Up” Scholarship Award
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Scholarship of $2,000 for post-secondary University Students
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Scholarship of $2,000 for post-secondary trade
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Deadline for submissions is May 15th of each program year. Call outs for submission will be April 15th.
Glooscap Artisans Promotion Initiative
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Provides assistance to community artisans through
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Website & online development & sales
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Promotional materials
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Exclusive retail locations
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Indigenous tourism promotion in the Annapolis Valley
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Our Projects
High Speed Internet
High speed internet has arrived in Glooscap First Nation and the surrounding area for the first time. This allows community owned and privately owned businesses to advance with the times, allows for better online access for students, and improves entertainment.
Glooscap Community Radio
In 2020 Glooscap First Nation launched its first community radio station - GCR. GCR broadcasts local Indigenous music, news, and information to the Glooscap community members. The station is operated and funded through the community development department and can be found here: www.glooscapradio.com.
Glooscap Artisans Gift Shop
Working with our artisans, Glooscap Ventures will set up and operate a gift shop on Glooscap Landing that will offer artwork and crafts from our community members. This will be located within the Sweetgrass Convenience store in 2021 but will be moved to a new home in the future. There is no cost for community members to sell their wares. Contact us for more information.
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
Business Registration Forms (Nova Scotia)
Access Nova Scotia: http://novascotia.ca/sns/access/business/registry-joint-stock-companies/forms-information.asp
Programs for Youth
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CBDC Youth Loan http://www.cbdc.ca/en/nova-scotia-association-of-cbdcs/cbdc-hants-kings/programs/cbdc-youth-loan
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Ulnooweg Youth Loan http://www.ulnooweg.ca/aboriginal-business-services/the-lending-process/loans/
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CEED Youth Employment Program https://ceed.ca/engage-youth/engage-youth/yep/
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Junior Achievement http://www.janovascotia.ca/
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Students in Business http://www.studentsinbusiness.ca/en/index.html
Programs & Organizations for Everyone
Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC)
Kings-Hants http://www.cbdc.ca/en/nova-scotia-association-of-cbdcs/cbdc-hants-kings/programs
Annapolis Ventures http://www.cbdc.ca/en/nova-scotia-association-of-cbdcs/cbdc-annapolis-ventures-ltd/programs
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Social Enterprise Loan
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First-Time Entrepreneur Loan
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General Business Loan
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Youth Loan
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Students in Business
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Skills Training
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Self-Employment Benefit Program
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Innovation Loan
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Business Counselling
Ulnooweg Development Group
http://www.ulnooweg.ca/aboriginal-business-services/the-lending-process/loans/
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Aboriginal Business Development Program
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Youth Business Loan
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General Business Loan
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Cottage Craft Industry Loan
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
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Workshops & Training
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Business Counselling
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Youth Employment Program
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/ImLookingFor/ProgramInformation/Pages/Home.aspx
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Atlantic Innovation Fund
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Business Development Program
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Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
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Innovative Communities Fund
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Seed Capital Program
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre
http://www.acadiaentrepreneurshipcentre.com/what-we-do/for-individuals/
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Training Programs
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Business Counselling
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Incubation Centre
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx
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Advisory Services
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General Business Loan Program
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Venture Capital Program
Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurship (CAPE Fund)
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Investments for large Aboriginal Businesses
Information for Community Members not living in Nova Scotia
ONE Network (Ontario)
Small Business Enterprise Centres (Ontario)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/small-business-enterprise-centre-and-community-based-provider-locations
CBDC (New Brunswick)
http://www.cbdc.ca/en/new-brunswick-association-of-cbdcs
SBDC (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire Economic Development (New Hampshire)
http://www.nheconomy.com/Start/Free-Business-Advice/
Post-Secondary Education
Acadia University – FC Manning School of Business
St. Mary’s University – Sobey School of Business
Dalhousie University – Rowe School of Business
Mount Saint Vincent – School of Business and Tourism
St. Francis Xavier University – Schwartz School of Business
Cape Breton University – Shannon School of Business
Nova Scotia Community College – School of Business