​What is LIFT all about?

LIFT supplies small loans and business coaching to people in Lunenburg County who would like to start a small business or grow an existing business. 

​LIFT is not a bank, or a government program – we are a group of community-minded people focused on social good, and on making Lunenburg County a great place to live for everyone.

You may qualify if :

• you are a resident of Lunenburg County, or are planning to move here​​ 
• have a business idea or a growing business which might benefit our area 
• need less than $10,000 to get underway​​

Our Vision / Mission /Values

VISION
A vibrant and sustainable economy for Lunenburg County
 
MISSION
​• To support and build relationships   with emerging and existing entrepreneurs through microloans and coaching
​• ​To foster an entrepreneurial spirit within the community

VALUES
​• nimble and responsive
​• integrity
​• confidence and courage
​• practical and pragmatic
​• trust
​• optimism and prosperity
​• responsible
​• equity
​• climate friendly
​• community focus

We would love to connect and see if we're a fit for your needs.​
​Get started by contacting us in one of these three easy ways!

APPLICATION FORM

EMAIL: [email protected]

CALL US at 902-529-0016

The Backstory

Fifty years ago, a 31-year-old man had a wife, a child, and a business idea. He had no savings, few assets, and his bank had turned down his request for a loan. He persevered, and found four friends willing to guarantee a loan to finance his idea. His business grew; he was successful and chose to live in Lunenburg County. Wayne and his late wife Mary Ann established the Fulcher Foundation in 2007. The Foundation’s donation of one million dollars establishes a fund to provide small loans to people with great business ideas and the entrepreneurial drive to make Lunenburg County a vibrant place. Wayne believes LIFT can help others in the same way his friends' belief in him got him started with his own business. 

"I have been in the same shoes as many of the applicants who will request assistance. As a young man, I didn't have the financial resources myself or family and friends with the money to help me get started."
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​- Wayne Fulcher

​Success Stories

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​*The Fine Print

*Loans from LIFT are designed to be paid back over 1 or 2 years. 
​*Loans include business coaching unique to each client’s needs. 
 *Clients are required to report on the success of their business every month until the loan is paid back.
​*Applications are evaluated with social good in mind (how the business will benefit the community)