{"id":7469,"date":"2026-09-23T10:38:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/?page_id=7469"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:08:48","slug":"financing-readiness-for-indigenous-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/financing-readiness-for-indigenous-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Financing Readiness for Indigenous Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7481&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/c33ce900-89f4-444c-9456-45b80ea54272@dc0a4247-e6b3-41e6-a60a-81a35d882da3?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Now<\/a><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Access to financing is an important step in starting, growing, and scaling a business. If you\u2019re an Indigenous entrepreneur and want to better understand what lenders are looking for when evaluating financing applications, CCIB\u2019s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team, in partnership with BMO, has a webinar designed to answer your questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the <i>Financing Readiness for Indigenous Entrepreneurs<\/i> webinar on Thurs. Oct. 15, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT to build your financial readiness and gain practical insights into:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Strengthening your business plan with information lenders want to see<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding your financial statements and what they say about your business<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash flow management to help demonstrate financial readiness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Knowing your credit history and how it can factor into financing decisions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Featuring guest speaker Hosna Kadary, with <span lang=\"en-US\">over 20 years of experience in the banking industry and <\/span>April Wemigwans, who is dedicated to working closely with clients to provide tailored financing strategies that help businesses grow and achieve their goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The session will also highlight available resources, financing options, and opportunities that support Indigenous entrepreneurs throughout their business journey.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>About BMO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><abbr>BMO<\/abbr>\u00a0is a leading North American bank driven by our purpose: to\u00a0Boldly Grow the Good\u202f<em>in business and life<\/em>. Our Purpose informs our strategy, drives our ambition, and reinforces our commitments to progress for a thriving economy, a sustainable future and stronger communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul id=\"persunorder-list-hero-banner-content--0-List\" class=\"css-m65tsk eo96bx40\" role=\"list\" data-list-check-list=\"true\">\n<li id=\"list-hero-banner-content--4\" class=\"css-0 e1regb1a0\" role=\"listitem\"><strong>7th largest bank\u00a0in North America by assets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li id=\"list-hero-banner-content--5\" class=\"css-0 e1regb1a0\" role=\"listitem\"><strong>$1.5 trillion\u00a0in total assets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"css-0 e1regb1a0\" role=\"listitem\"><strong>Serving clients for 208 years\u00a0and counting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779808990865{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1195361267?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci&#8221; el_width=&#8221;60&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Webinar Facilitators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_gallery images=&#8221;6286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; interval=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767820425006{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12824589 BCX8\">Hosna R.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW12824589 BCX8\">Kadary,<\/span> <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">National Market Leader,\u00a0 Zero barriers to Business, <\/span>BMO<\/h2>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247413802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247413802 BCX8\">Hosna R.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW247413802 BCX8\">Kadary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247413802 BCX8\">\u00a0brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, serving as a passionate advocate for BMO&#8217;s commitment to removing barriers to inclusion. As the National Market Leader for BMO&#8217;s Zero Barriers to Business Programs for Black and Indigenous Entrepreneurs, she leads initiatives aimed at empowering underrepresented communities. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247413802 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247413802 BCX8\">Hosna&#8217;s dedication and engagement drive forward BMO&#8217;s mission of fostering diversity and supporting entrepreneurial growth. 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She works closely with clients to provide tailored financing strategies, banking solutions, and practical advice that help businesses grow and achieve their goals. Known for her collaborative approach and commitment to building strong relationships, April is passionate about empowering local businesses and contributing to thriving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141943432 BCX8\">, resilient communities. 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