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Record number of entrepreneurs turn to BDC for support with growth
Bank now servicing 49,000 entrepreneurs in every part of country—up 17% from last year
Vancouver, BC, August 24, 2017--(T-Net)--The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced this week that it is supporting more Canadian entrepreneurs than ever before, with 49,000 business owners receiving its services, up 17% from the year before, according to BDC's 2016-17 annual report released today.
“Helping entrepreneurs thrive is our greatest ambition. BDC remains committed to a clear and unique purpose: to create prosperity for Canada by providing the advisory services and financial support entrepreneurs need to achieve their goals,” says BDC President and CEO Michael Denham. “We are reaching more entrepreneurs and having a greater impact on their businesses. And we continue to be profitable, operating at no cost to Canadian taxpayers.”
BDC reported that it has taken important actions over the last year to deliver on its aspiration of helping Canadian entrepreneurs become the most competitive in the world, like:
Its website, BDC.ca, attracted 4.6 million visitors last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year. The website offers high-quality, useful and inspiring content to help entrepreneurs address their business challenges.
BDC is embracing innovation by making more of its products and services accessible online and via mobile devices.
About BDC
BDC is the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. It promotes Canadian entrepreneurship with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. With its 118 business centres from coast to coast, BDC provides businesses in all industries with financing and advisory services. Its investment arm, BDC Capital, offers equity, venture capital and flexible growth and transition capital solutions. To find out more, visit bdc.ca.
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