Patricia Area Community Endeavours

Business Development


Description

Assists entrepreneurs in business or contemplating a business within the Patricia Region by providing business services and financial assistance

Business services offered include:

  • Business advice, counselling, information and referrals
  • Help with business plans
  • Entrepreneurial training
  • Information on Federal and Provincial programs and services


Financial Assistance

  • Administers an investment fund to help finance new or existing small businesses for start-up, expansion, or stabilization plans that help maintain or create jobs
  • Offers loans of up to $300,000 to support small and medium enterprises and social enterprises
Eligibility
Loan approvals are for business purposes only and the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • Credit worthiness and a background of experience or a sound working knowledge of the proposed business
  • Generates employment within the Patricia Region
  • Sufficient capital has been invested by the owner
  • Business plan indicates a reasonable chance of success
  • Business location is within the Patricia Region
Application Process
Financial Assistance requires the completion of a business loan application available on website
Documents Required
Completed applications required
Office
807-221-3293
Web Site
https://www.pace-cf.on.ca/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 668
Dryden, ON, P8N 1B7
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
September 12, 2025
Address
61 King St, Unit 5
Dryden, ON, P8N 1B7

Located at King St and Whyte Ave


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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Dryden
  • Ignace
  • Sioux Lookout