HISTORY:

Rainy Lake Tribal Area Business & Financial Services Corporation, 3rd Floor

Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services recognized that there were challenges facing many of its First Nations communities in making progress toward growing and maintaining a sustainable economic base; notwithstanding, the small business sector has been widely acknowledged and accepted as a driving force for positive and lasting change, within local and regional economies. Furthermore, it has been well-documented that individual business success is largely dependant upon the development and implementation of a comprehensive business plan, coupled with access to sufficient financing and management skills, to operate the business both sustainably and profitably. Read More

WHAT WE ARE:

Rainy Lake Tribal Area Business & Financial Services Corporation is an Aboriginal Financial Institution (AFI), a not for profit organization that provides access to our member First Nations with financing for Aboriginal owned businesses for start-up or expansion. We also provide related services in the areas of business support, planning, training and management skills development. Our service area includes all of Treaty #3 area First Nation members. Read More

GOVERNANCE:

The Corporation of governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of seven Chiefs of the Rainy Lake Tribal Area. The Chiefs act as trustees on behalf of their respective First Nations. The role of the Board of Directors is to ensure good governance within the legal mandate of the Corporation and set policy within the mandate to ensure the ongoing continuity of the Corporation. Read More

SERVICE AREA:

Our Service Area includes the First Nations and Communities of Treaty #3 Area. Read More

LENDING PROCESS:

Click here to see how our lending process is completed. From the beginning of your business idea to the disbursement of your loan, this will show you what steps are taken and what it turn your idea into a reality.