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Ready to scale your business but need the right financing to make it happen? The Canada Small Business Financing Loan (CSBFL) is a government-backed program that helps small businesses access funding for major purchases—including equipment, real estate, and leasehold improvements—with loans of up to $1.5 million.

Because the government guarantees up to 85% of the loan, you benefit from reduced collateral requirements, flexible repayment terms of up to 10 years. To qualify, your business must operate in Canada, generate under $10 million in annual revenue, and meet standard lender criteria.

Join Valerie Watts-Dafoe from RBC to learn how this program works, what lenders look for, and how the CSBFL can help take your business to the next stage of growth.

Learn how RBC can support your business with a CSBFL and what steps to take next!

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Valerie Watts-Dafoe is a Relationship Manager, Business Markets with RBC Commercial Bank, specializing in supporting small business lending and growth. With a strong background in partnership development, she works closely with entrepreneurs to provide the financial guidance and resources needed to achieve their goals. Valerie is committed to fostering long term relationships and helping businesses thrive.

ABOUT THE WE-CAN PROJECT:
The WE-CAN Project is led by Queen’s University with a mission to inspire and empower existing and aspiring women entrepreneurs by providing them with tools, resources, expert mentors, networks and community building to expand existing businesses and to launch new ventures. Since launching in 2020, the WE-CAN Project has supported more than 1,600 women entrepreneurs in launching, growing and scaling their business in the greater Kingston region.

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