Women’s Enterprise Initiative Loan Program

To help remove barriers facing women entrepreneurs, Western Economic Diversification Canada established the Women’s Enterprise Initiative (WEI). With offices in each of the four western provinces, this non-profit* initiative provides business information and services (including business loans), advisory services and training options aimed at women business owners. 

Eligibility Criteria

To access the WEI Loan Program, you must be:

• a legal entity 50% or more owned and controlled by a woman or women;
• operating or about to operate in one of the four western provinces;
• able to submit a business plan that outlines a viable business (WEI will counsel you on how to develop a business plan);
• seeking debt financing up to a maximum of $100 000; and
• seeking financing for start-up, expansion or the purchase of an existing business.

Eligible Area

British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Summary

How can my company apply?

Each province has established its own lending criteria and loan program details. For more information, contact the WEI office in your province.

*Note: "non-profit" also known as nonprofit organizations, non profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, voluntary organizations and volunteer organizations.

Manitoba Contact(s):
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
100 - 207 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 1M5
Telephone: 204-988-1860
Fax: 204-988-1871
Toll-free (information): 1-800-203-2343
TTY (hearing impaired): 204-988-1870
E-mail: wecinfo@wecm.ca
Web site: http://www.wecm.ca
Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: noon to 5 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (During July and August, the Centre closes at 5 pm on Thursdays with evening appointments available on request)

National Contact(s):
See regional contact(s).