Corporate Member Profile

Business Development Bank of CDA: 

Website: 

http://www.bdc.ca

Corporate Member Profile: 

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is the only bank in Canada dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs. With 100+ offices across the country, we offer loans, advice and investments to 32,000 small and medium sized companies. We support entrepreneurs who create certified Beneficial corporations (B Corps), a new kind of company that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems - and a growing global movement. As Canada’s first and only B Corp bank, we help grow the movement by lending to B Corp companies, as well as supporting grassroots organizations and capital market mechanisms designed for them. For more information, visit bdc.ca or call 1-877-232-2269

Industry Leadership: 

A proud example of BDC’s commitment towards social issues is its relationship with RiSE Asset Development (RISE) who supports people who are using entrepreneurial projects to rebound from mental health or addiction challenges. BDC applauds RISE’s use of entrepreneurialism to create social value and we’re very proud to support the resilient, creative and successful people who are its clients.

Community Involvement: 

Our participation in social entrepreneurship organizations across Canada, include: Esplanade Montréal, Le Salon 1861, HUB Ottawa, MaRS Centre for Impact Investing , The Trico Foundation, Radius at Simon Fraser University, HiVE Vancouver

Workplace Environment: 

BDC is proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016, the 10th consecutive year BDC has won this prestigious distinction. BDC was chosen for the honour in Mediacorp Canada’s annual national competition, which acknowledges Canadian employers that offer exceptional workplaces. We are proud to be recognized for our efforts to make BDC a great place to work. A supportive and inspiring workplace gives our people the tools to better support our entrepreneur clients and stay ahead of best practices and trends. Mediacorp’s editors chose the winners after a detailed assessment of the human resources practices and operations of thousands of large and small employers from a range of industries across Canada.

5 Important things you should know about us!: 

•BDC supports entrepreneurs in all industries and at all stages 
of development with more than 100 business centres across Canada
 and online at bdc.ca.
 •BDC is committed to the long-term success of Canadian
 entrepreneurs and have the tools and experience to help make it 
happen.
 •BDC is a Certified B Corporation •BDC has 
increased lending to women owned businesses to at least $700
million over three years, as part of a comprehensive strategy to 
accelerate the success of women entrepreneurs
 •BDC was named One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for
 2016.

Sponsor Statistics

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