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Expert Advice
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  • Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
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If you are unemployed and receiving employment insurance benefits and have a good business idea, you could get funding as well as one year of business counselling and training to help you plan and start your business.

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This grant is designed to help French-speaking entrepreneurs in Manitoba develop and launch their business initiatives. It provides essential financial and technical assistance to propel their business ideas into action.
  • Development of a comprehensive business plan.
  • Securing funding necessary for the start-up phase of the business.
  • Training for developing skills in starting and managing a business.
  • Start-up consultation with follow-up counselling to ensure business plan execution.
  • Networking opportunities through monthly business meetings.
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$ 15,000

Establishing a community garden initiative for local food production

$ 18,000

Launching an artisanal bakery serving local organic products

$ 18,000

Creating an online platform connecting local artisans with buyers

$ 20,000

Opening a specialty coffee shop with an eco-friendly focus

$ 13,000

Starting a digital marketing consultancy assisting small businesses

$ 23,000

Launching a non-profit coding bootcamp for underrepresented groups

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements associated with an applicant's employment status and business project feasibility.
  • The applicant must be unemployed and receive employment insurance benefits.
  • The applicant must present a viable business project.

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To qualify for the Self-Employment Benefit Program, applicants must be unemployed and receiving employment insurance benefits. Additionally, they must present a viable business project. The program is managed by Education, Training and Youth Manitoba and is offered to French-speaking entrepreneurs in Manitoba by CDEM. Additional unspecified criteria may also apply.

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The Self-Employment Benefit Program provides support for entrepreneurial initiatives, aiding French-speaking Manitobans in developing their business ventures. Activities eligible for the grant focus on business development and training.
  • Development of a comprehensive business plan.
  • Securing funding for the start-up phase of the business.
  • Participation in training programs for starting and managing a business.
  • Receiving start-up and follow-up counselling on the business plan.
  • Engagement in networking opportunities provided through monthly meetings.

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This program specifically targets French-speaking entrepreneurs located in the province of Manitoba.
  • French-speaking individuals or businesses in Manitoba.

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    There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Self-Employment Benefit Program:
    • Applicants must be unemployed and receive employment insurance benefits.
    • They need to present a viable business project.
    • Other criteria may apply.

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    Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
    • Participants benefit from professional assistance for a year.
    • CDEM organizes a monthly meeting resembling a scaled-down chamber of commerce for networking and idea exchange.

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    jmartine@cdem.com

    Apply to this program

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