For many Indigenous Albertans, starting a
business can mean economic prosperity and
an improved quality of life for themselves and
their families. The success of a local business
also means more local spending and better so-
cial and economic outcomes for the commu-
nity.
Since 1987, IBC has lent out over $100 million
in loans to First Nations’ business and individ-
uals across numerous sectors and disciplines
including agriculture, heavy equipment &
transportation, service and hospitality indus-
tries. But for the people who work at IBC, it
is not this tremendous dollar figure, but the
contribution to social impact, that is the true
measure of success.
IBC is an Indigenous Financial Institution in Al-
berta that provides development lending and
financial services to First Nations’ business
and individuals across numerous sectors. “I’ve
worked in the financial industry from main-
stream banking institutions to my current
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