What is OCLF?

Ottawa Community Loan Fund provides loans to individuals and groups with worthwhile business concepts, practical work experience and/or training, and a solid business plan.

Art of the Start

Art of the Start

What’s it like to start a business? Find out as local entrepreneurs share their stories.

  1. Check out our mini trade show!
  2. Make valuable contacts!
  3. Meet people who can help you start a business.

Please check here for details of the next event.

News & Events

Ottawa Entrepreneurship Awards

The new Ottawa Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contribution of immigrant business people in our City and to inspire and encourage other immigrants in Ottawa to consider starting or operating businesses here. Continue reading

OCLF Appoints Michael Oster as our New President

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) has selected Michael Oster, to succeed George Brown as our new president. Continue reading

Summer Interns

With support from Canada Summer Jobs OCLF is proud to welcome the following summer interns: Continue reading