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It’s a privilege to join with our partners as a lead investor in the Indigenous Growth Fund.
This investment is part of our commitment to helping Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities grow and thrive in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.
https://www.bdc.ca/en/about/mediaroom/news-releases/indigenous-growth-fund-raises-150m-first-round-support-indigenous-entrepreneurs-canada
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