The Canadian Alternative Investment Co-operative (CAIC) launched an ambitious outreach campaign in the fall of 2007 with the stated goal of advancing an additional $2 million to non profits, co-operatives and community economic development organizations who are making a positive social impact on the Canadian landscape. To date CAIC's campaign is on track with nearly $1 million in new loans to projects across Canada, and they are looking for projects that can help them meet (and potentially exceed) the $2 million target. For more information about the three streams of financing available, the application process and FAQs check out CAIC's website at www.caic.ca and/or contact Valerie Lemieux & Beth Coates at caic at caic dot ca or 416.467.7797.

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