We are boosting our commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship by committing an additional $250M to propel the potential of entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. ▪️ Lending – a new $50M loan program providing financing and training for small businesses majority-owned by women, Indigenous, and Black entrepreneurs ▪️ Investment - BDC Capital is investing $200M to support Indigenous and Black-led businesses, complementing the existing $500M Thrive Platform for Women. ▪️ Inclusive Entrepreneurship Team - We created a new team focused on inclusion, measurable targets, and tailored support for small businesses. 🌎 Impactful Commitment. Our mission is clear: to support Canadian entrepreneurs, build resilient businesses, and contribute to a more prosperous and competitive Canada. Let’s unite for entrepreneurs! https://ow.ly/cb1X50SkY7b
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We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs.
About us
We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Through our subsidiary—BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital. BDC, Canada’s first B Corp bank. B Corps are certified Beneficial companies. Their purpose is to create value for society as well as money. They meet high standards of transparency and accountability, and create positive social and environmental benefit. Learn more at www.bcorporation.net. Social Media Community Guidelines: https://www.bdc.ca/EN/about/social_media/Pages/social-media-guidelines.aspx
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https://www.bdc.ca
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- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Montréal, Quebec
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1944
- Specialties
- Financing, Consultation services, Venture Capital, and Subordinate Financing
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5 Place Ville Marie
Suite 400
Montréal, Quebec H3B 5E7, CA
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UPDATE: Good news, BDC is working on gradually bringing all core systems back online over the weekend. We invite our clients to call their BDC representatives for more information if they have any questions about their transactions. MISE À JOUR : Bonne nouvelle, BDC travaille à remettre progressivement en ligne tous les systèmes de base au cours de la fin de semaine. Nous invitons nos clients à appeler leurs représentants de BDC pour plus d'informations s'ils ont des questions sur leurs transactions.
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UPDATE: BDC can confirm we are able to manually execute transactions. We are prioritizing clients with urgent disbursements planned for today. Please call your BDC representatives for more information. Our teams are working hard to minimize any impacts or inconveniences to our clients during this global outage. MISE À JOUR : BDC peut confirmer que nous sommes en mesure d'exécuter manuellement des transactions. Nous donnons la priorité aux clients dont les décaissements sont prévus pour aujourd'hui. Veuillez appeler vos représentants BDC pour plus d’informations. Nos équipes travaillent très fort pour minimiser tout impact ou inconvénient pour nos clients pendant cette panne mondiale.
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BDC is currently experiencing some technology interruptions owing to the Crowdstrike global outage. We invite our clients with time sensitive transactions to contact their BDC representatives directly for more information. BDC connaît actuellement certaines interruptions technologiques en raison de la panne mondiale Crowdstrike. Nous invitons nos client•es ayant des transactions urgentes à contacter directement leurs représentant•es BDC pour plus d’informations.
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Congratulations Carbon Upcycling Technologies on achieving B Corp Certification 👏
📣 Carbon Upcycling is thrilled to announce our certification as a B Corporation by B Lab! This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. After an extensive evaluation and meeting stringent requirements, we are joining a global community of purpose-driven businesses like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and Better Packaging Co. We're reinforcing our mission to lead the way in sustainable innovation. Through our cutting-edge CO2-to-value solutions, we're dedicated to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Here's to a future where business is a force for good! 💚 Check out press release here: https://lnkd.in/efrRxHcq #BCorp #Sustainability #CarbonUpcycling #Cleantech #CorporateResponsibility
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Connecting with the tech ecosystem ✔️ Gaining insights through incredible speakers ✔️ Meeting the entrepreneurs set to change the world ✔️ Aller à la rencontre de l'écosystème tech ✔️ En apprendre des panélistes présents ✔️ Rencontrer les entrepreneur·es qui travaillent pour un monde meilleur ✔️ Startupfest 🙌 BDC Capital (Canada), Michelle Scarborough, Sevrine Labelle
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Join us on July 17th for an exclusive virtual event with Randal Blackwood, MBA, CPA, Vice President, Financing & Advisory - GTA North at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Randal will provide an economic update, discuss essential do’s and don’ts for entrepreneurs seeking financing, and answer your questions in an interactive Q&A session. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and practical advice. Register now to secure your spot! 👉 https://bit.ly/45D6ICD #EconomicUpdate #Entrepreneurship #FinancingTips #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #BDC
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Last Friday, VANTEC took over the Stack Rooftop Terrace at our BDC office in Vancouver for their summer social event. ☀️ Gorgeous weather, a beautiful view and great company. We heard powerful insights from several long-term investors who emphasized the importance of strong leadership and continual innovation. We love seeing our network come together 🙌 Un bel événement à nos bureaux de Vancouver vendredi dernier pour célébrer les 25 ans de VANTEC! 🙌 VANTEC Angel Network
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