Social Investment Organization

Ottawa Community Loan Fund

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) provides short-term loans of up to $15,000 to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, talented individuals in job specific training (including internationally trained workers), and community groups involved in social enterprise development. Since 2000, the OCLF has provided a unique financing option in the Ottawa area for people with the determination to make a difference in their own lives and in their community. By focusing on the social finance needs in our community, OCLF contributes to the wider prosperity of the Ottawa area. The OCLF has been in the forefront of micro-credit and community economic development in Ottawa since its inception. Clients come to the OCLF because they lack the income, assets, security, or credit history to obtain loans and financing from other sources. Its borrowers are individuals, businesses, and groups with good ideas, experience, and the energy to go after them.

Social Capital Partners

Social Capital Partners is a national, non-profit, social finance organization established in 2001. We believe market forces can be utilized more effectively to solve structural social challenges. In support of this belief SCP arranges growth financing and provides advisory services to successful businesses that integrate a social mission into their HR practice by providing career opportunities for disadvantaged populations. Please see www.socialcapitalpartners for more information

Strategic Sustainable Investments

Strategic Sustainable Investments (SSI) is an investment consulting firm that specializes in sustainability education and analysis. Through powerful seminars, workshops, and personalized coaching, SSI helps investors recognize sustainable investment opportunities emerging from today’s challenging economic environment that generate profits for people & planet.