Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) is here to help your Indigenous Business!

The impact of COVID-19 has affected everyone, especially small businesses. The SCF Team has been working hard with each of our SCF Loan Clients as well as other Indigenous businesses, in providing them with the financial and emotional support during this difficult time.

If you’re an Indigenous-owned business located in Sólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory that is being financially affected by COVID-19, please contact us to review your cash flows and determine the working capital your business may need! SCF is reviewing businesses on a case-by-case basis, to assess if one of our suite of loan programs could potentially help you on a short-term, or long-term basis. Please contact SCF Business Analyst, Shannon Smith to learn more!

SCF is your source for COVID-impact business support

During the COVID pandemic, information related to businesses supports and resources is constantly being updated. SCF has gathered links to supports that we hope will help your business navigate through this difficult time.

Our Team is adhering to social distancing, and although we are not physically available to connect with you, we are certainly able to speak with you through phone and email.

Rocio Zielinski      Shannon Smith
General Manager        Business Analyst
(778) 552-4704       (604) 807-0514
  rzielinski@stolocf.ca         ssmith@stolocf.ca

COVID Business Resources

COVID-19 Development Stimulus Fund Application

Assisting relief for Canadian Indigenous tourism businesses that are being affected by the impacts of travel restrictions and prepare for future tourism seasons

Online Application

B2B - Indigenous Businesses Helping Each Other

Chase Office Interors is offering a package of “Quick” ship products to help anyone needing a space to work at home. Contact Trish Nicholson, Workplace Consultant at 1-877-922-0118 ext 6009 or by Cell: 604-788-8128

Attention Stó:lō Leaders
Is your Community and/or Economic Development organization looking for funding?

SCF/Vancity Indigenous Impact Lending Program

Loans up to $500,000 for viable Stó:lō community-owned businesses, their respective development corporations, and joint ventures with the private sector or other Stó:lō communities.
With up to a five-year term for borrowing.
Only a business strategy required plus Band Council Resolution and Band Guarantee

Contact SCF Business Analyst, Shannon Smith, at (604) 807-0514 or by email at ssmith@stolocf.ca, to discuss!

Please stay safe and healthy everyone!