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OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FROM FORD-Q:Start-up loans in RCMsThe Community Futures Development Program (CFDP) is the main source of financialsupport for Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs), which providelocal funding for business start-ups and the self-employed.Loans for the Development of Export MarketsSMEs can have access to the Program for Export Market Development of theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to prepare strategies for thedevelopment of export markets, including participation in fairs and exhibitions. ThePEMD is administered by the Federal Office of Regional Development-Québec.Product Marketing LoansIndustry Canada (IC)'s Canada Technology Partnership was designed to respond to aspecific need of established firms. This initiative ensures that products ready to bemarketed, especially those with a strong potential to stimulate economic growth and jobcreation, can be introduced on the market.Canada Technology Partnership is a prime example of innovation and co-operation withthe private sector. It is intended as a practical and inexpensive means of overcomingthe obstacles which prevent the development of products in target sectors. It reflects thenew and important role played by government in leading-edge sectors. Ultimately, thesesectors will be the source of well-paying jobs for young Canadians about to enter thelabour market.Contact for these Programs: FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z lE8 Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: Montreal@bfdrg-fordg.gc.caPg. 157