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CBDC NOBL
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CBDC NOBL was formed in 1986 as Pictou County Business Opportunities Limited. Our mandate was set at that time and continues today and includes:

  • To actively promote, encourage, and assist economic development in our geographic area;
  • To encourage the concept of small business development as a method of creating local employment opportunities;
  • To encourage employment diversity and stability in the community through self-employment, individual ownership, partnerships, corporations, co-operatives, worker collectives, non-profit organizations, job sharing, part and full-time work or any other appropriate structure;
  • To administer funding received from government and private sources from which the Company will provide direct financial assistance to selected business projects in our geographic area, in a manner and under terms as may be established from time to time; and,
  • To co-operate with all existing private and public agencies with similar objects in an effort to provide solutions to community problems and to avoid duplication of services.

CBDC NOBL has many partners in the business support arena. We share many clients with ACOA and Service Canada. We work with the RDA’s and Nova Scotia Business Inc. to find potential entrepreneurs as well as businesses looking for financial assistance. And we have recently signed an agreement with the Business Development Bank of Canada which gives our joint clients more speedy turnaround on their financing decisions.

We see ourselves as the deliverer of all government small business development financing programs and as such have a bailiwick of options for people interested in getting into business, expanding their current business, or modernizing their current business.

 

CBDC NOBL is a member of:
Atlantic Association of CBDCs
459 Murray Street, PO Box 40
Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, B0E 2G0
CBDC NOBL
Address
4852 East River
East Side Road
Plymouth, NS
B2H 5C4
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Contact
Tel: (902) 382-6625
Fax: (902) 752-8856
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Antigonish County
Address
257 Main Street
Suite 206
Antigonish
NS B2G 2C1
Contact
Tel: (902) 867-6625
jo-ann.macdonald@cbdc.ca
Colchester County
Address
14 Court Street
Suite 201
Truro
NS B2N 3H7
Contact
Tel: (902) 895-6625
mallory.wall@cbdc.ca
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The CBDC NOBL Team
Ron O’Brien
Executive Director
ron.obrien@cbdc.ca
Cathy Curtis-MacDonald
Administrator
cathy.curtis@cbdc.ca
Jo-Ann MacDonald
Business Analyst
jo-ann.macdonald@cbdc.ca
Mallory Wall
Business Analyst
mallory.wall@cbdc.ca
Mary Fennell
Business Analyst
mary.fennell@cbdc.ca
Shannon Bouchie
Business Analyst
shannon.bouchie@cbdc.ca
Our Volunteer Boards
Our Volunteer Boards

Investment decisions are made by an independent Board of Directors sensitive to the needs of its community. The directors are volunteers from the business sector dedicated to making their community a better place in which to live and work.

The strength of the CBDCs is in our volunteer boards. They have an intimate knowledge of the local markets, the business environment and the people in their communities.

CBDC NOBL Loan Programs

CBDC provides tailored financing, expert guidance, and essential support.

Programs and services delivered by CBDCs may vary by region.
Entrepreneurial Training Fund

Need help building your business knowledge? The ETF supports entrepreneurs with funding for essential training in areas like accounting, strategy, HR, and digital marketing.

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First Time Entrepreneur Loan

This program provides financial assistance for individuals starting their first business or buying an existing one. The loan helps first time small businesses overcome the barriers of traditional lending and offers the guidance needed to launch a successful venture.

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General Business Loan

The CBDC General Business Loan offers up to $150,000 in flexible financing for rural Atlantic Canadian businesses seeking to start, expand, or improve operations, helping support economic growth and job creation in local communities.

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Innovation Loan

The CBDC Innovation Loan provides up to $150,000 to help rural Atlantic Canadian businesses adopt new technologies, improve productivity, enhance services, train staff, and support infrastructure upgrades to remain competitive and drive economic growth.

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Social Enterprise Loan

The CBDC Social Enterprise Loan offers up to $150,000 to support rural Atlantic Canadian non-profits in starting, expanding, or upgrading socially-driven business operations that promote sustainable economic and community development.

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Start-up Income Support 

Through counselling, training, and financial support, NOBL helps eligible entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia launch successful businesses with the Self Employment Benefits program.

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Business Atlantic
Looking to buy or sell a business? Business Atlantic connects potential buyers and sellers with established businesses for sale across the Atlantic region. Let Business Atlantic be the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or your succession plan.
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CBDC Ambitions
Ambitions is the CBDC bilingual magazine launched in the spring of 2023 with the website following in the fall. Our powerhouse network of 41 Community Business Development Corporations, along with 4 Associations are proud to share the client testimonials in Ambitions which, in turn, tell our story, who we are, and what we do.
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Let us help you grow and thrive.

We offer tailored financing, expert business advice, and practical support to help your business succeed. Whether you’re starting, expanding, or innovating, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Let’s discuss how we can elevate your business together.

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