How to Apply for a Business Loan

Our helpful, professional staff are here to help you in your journey towards being a successful Indigenous businessperson.  The application process is outlined below. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Steps to take when you are applying for a business loan:
  1. Contact Stó:lō Community Futures office
  2. Make an appointment with our Business Analyst Shannon Smith via email ssmith@stolocf.ca or 604-807-0514
  3. Discuss your business ideas at your scheduled meeting
  4. Complete the Business Loan Application Package
  5. Create your Business Plan
  6. Submit your completed Business Loan Application and Business Plan to our office
  7. A review of your Business Loan Application and Business Plan
  8. As soon as your Business Loan Application and Business Plan are approved, you will be contacted and funds will be dispersed.                              

Business Loan Application

Stó:lō Community Futures Business Loan Application Package contains a lot of valuable information to help you be successful in your Business Loan Application.  Our staff are here to provide support and information to help you submit a completed application.  Please contact our office if any assistance is needed.

Business Loan Application Package:
For a hard copy, please contact the SCF office at 604-858-0009 or request a copy via email.                        

Connect with our Staff 
Stó:lō Community Futures
Third Floor - Building 10
7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC
Ph: 604-858-0009
SCF operational policies
​SCF Policy - 2020 Loan Funds

SCF Policy - 2015 Conflict of Interest

SCF Policy - 2014 Duties and Responsibilities

SCF Policy - 2013 Financials

SCF Policy - Loans Collection and Enforcement Policy
The Stó:lō Community Futures staff are here to help. Please call us at 604-858-0009 or email General Manager Rocio Zielinski or Shannon Smith to set up a meeting time to discuss your business plans.