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Powering Canada’s Business Ecosystem

We promote diversity and help entrepreneurs build great businesses with strategic tools, capital and professional expertise

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Diverse
Workforce

At CIA, diversity isn’t just a checkbox - it’s our cornerstone.

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Networking and Partnerships

Committed to inspire, connect and strengthen the capacity of BIPOC business community.

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Inclusive Business Ecosystem

Committed to supporting women-owned businesses with access to capital and leadership training.

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Value Accretive
Resources

We support private sector businesses with the potential for global or regional scale.

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Youth Entrepreneurship

Strengthening the Canadian economy by empowering youth initiatives; we know our youths are the leaders of tomorrow.

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HER-conomy Initiative

We have successfully trained and transitioned 800+ BIPOC women to profitable businesses in only three years.

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Change Catalysts

Redefining pathways and helping entrepreneurs build resilience to thrive in a fast-evolving economy.

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Community Relations

We provide direct services to fully connect with our local communities.

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Youth and Settlement services

We stand as a beacon of hope and empowerment for newcomers, including youth and seniors within the vibrant city of Edmonton.

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Diverse opportunities and quality services

We provide the highest quality of services with the aspect of unique and diverse opportunities for all individuals, clearly establishing valuable connections and supports in which people may discover a personal journey

Think it.

Do it.

Be it.

Access to current and specialized theory provided by industry and academic experts.

Practical learning and structured internships built around individual goals and aspirations.

Professional application of acquired skills for a career in priority industries.

Entrepreneur Center

Accelerate your growth

Black Business Advancement Project

Advancing Black Buisnesses

Newcomer Services

Settle in with ease

Seniors Empowerment

Empowerment for business

Our results in numbers

We strive to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, support and advance underserved communities with honesty and integrity.

803+

Businesses Served

1839+

Clients Served

26M+

Funded Amount

240+

Number of Trainings

Client Testimonials

My business is expanding to a new location, the external funding you secured for us is responsible for this growth. You guys are a light in the small business community.

Mike

Your business advice was so simple and direct. My business is now moving in a new direction and customer base is expanding

Ashwin

Good news. I was able to get that property for my business. We would be opening our new restaurant doors next month and you would be duly notified when it happens. We welcome your visit soon.

Aimee

I came to you with a business proposal and left with an idea for another business which I will be starting in the next three(3) months. Thanks for the work you do for our community. I also thank you for your support during this COVID-19 pandemic period.

Angela

I and my partners benefited greatly from your business advice and now we want more. We look forward the programs you have lined up for after COVID-19 lockdowns.

Frank

Your business programs need a larger local audience because more people like me would benefit from it. kudos to the CIA team.

Osa

Thank you, CIA for the mentorship! – our business is now on the road to a greater future.

Lilian

You make starting a business look very easy. Yes! It is very easy. Thank you for the support.

Ayo

Thanks you for all that you did to turn our business around by providing business owners managerial, technical, financial, and marketing skills through advising and mentoring. We appreciate you.

Rick

I have always wanted to come to Canada to pursue my dreams of becoming an international businesswoman. Canadian Imperial Advantage helped make that dream a reality. No regrets: Two years and counting since arriving Alberta, Canada.

Tola

Thanks for your guidance. My brother arrived Canada- We commend your CIA team for their honesty and integrity throughout the application process. I promise to recommend more family and friends to contact you.

Darren

We forecasted a business collapse by the end of August 31, 2019; you guys came to our rescue with the financing advice. Thanks to Ben for sending us your way. We are out of the woods now.

Solomon

I would like to volunteer to be a part of the organizing team for the next Newcomers Integration program. The cultural event I attended last year was very impactful; I got to meet a lot of newcomers last year and they have become my new family in Canada. I hope these monthly newcomer events would not stop due to COVID-19. I would hate to see that happen.

Samy

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Access to Capital

Launch your business to greater heights

Canadian Imperial Advantage addresses the problem of accessing capital for your business by establishing a connection between your capital needs with those prepared to offer the capital. Importantly, Canadian Imperial Advantage helps business owners to access capital from a lender that will sustain his/her business and ensure growth. We are at the forefront of ensuring that small businesses get the right financing for their business.

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Become a member

Grow your business with a CIA membership

A Canadian Imperial Advantage membership supports you and your business with access to capital, business advice and mentorship, webinars and trainings, personal and professional development services, and so much more.

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