Government of Nova Scotia
Economic Development
Business Climate Index

2004

Access to Capital

Venture Capital Investments - Rank 7
Venture Capital Investments - measures private equity dollars per employee (Canadian Venture Capital Association, 2004)

Business Loans Per Employee - Rank 7
Business Loans Per Employee measures business loans per employee (Bank of Canada Review, 2004)

Action to be taken:
  • Continued Community Economic Development Investment Fund expansion and refinement

  • Credit Union Loan Program long term plan implementation

  • Early stage capital focus.
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