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Business funding in Coaticook: the census picture and a worked example.

A data-backed guide for Coaticook owners: population, industries, seasonality, programs and an example.

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8,867Residents, 2021
-1.0%Change since 2016
$62,000Median household income
QCProvince

Business funding in Coaticook: the short answer

Yes. Businesses in Coaticook, Quebec can apply for a merchant cash advance, a business cash advance or revenue-based financing, and the application is reviewed on the same terms as anywhere else in Canada. With 8,867 residents at the 2021 Census and -1.0% change since 2016, Coaticook is a smaller city in Quebec.

Locally, manufacturing employs the biggest share of private-sector workers (24.0% of the labour force), and that mix is what a funder reads in the bank statements.

Coaticook at a glance

Median age48.0
Median household income$62,000
Participation rate62.1%
Unemployment rate, 20214.1%
Self-employed share14.0%
Census divisionCoaticook
Population, 20218,867
Population, 20168,955
Change, 2016 to 2021-1.0%
Land area219.4 km²
Population density40.4 per km²

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Which funding fits a Coaticook business

The way Coaticook customers pay points to the structure:

Read next: Manufacturing, Food manufacturers, Medical clinics, Dental practices, Retail.

The Coaticook economy, by industry

The census labour-force tables show which industries carry Coaticook. The biggest private sectors, against the provincial figures:

Industry (NAICS)CoaticookQC
Manufacturing24.0%10.3%
Health care and social assistance12.2%14.2%
Retail trade10.8%11.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting8.1%1.8%
Construction7.2%6.8%
Accommodation and food services5.9%5.4%

What stands out is farming, forestry and fishing: 8.1% of local workers, about 4.5 times the Quebec share. Businesses that sell to, supply or serve that sector make up a large part of the local file mix. Manufacturing runs above average too, at 2.3 times the provincial weight.

Example: a grain and oilseed farm in Coaticook

Worked example

A grain and oilseed farm in Coaticook with about $80,000 in monthly deposits takes $44,000 to take a supplier's volume discount at a 1.20 factor rate, for a total payback of $52,800 over about 10 months. That works out to roughly $1,219 a week, or about 7% of monthly deposits; the cost is fixed at $8,800 however quickly it is repaid on schedule.

Not an offer: real terms vary by file. Model it with the MCA calculator.

How the year runs for Coaticook businesses

Farm calendars drive spending before seeding and revenue after harvest. Ag-service businesses see their peaks in the same weeks. January and February are the quiet stretch for many Coaticook retailers.

A revenue-linked payment can follow a seasonal curve.

Programs and support for Coaticook businesses

Grants rarely arrive when bills do; bridging a government payment explains how Coaticook firms cover the wait.

Applying from Coaticook

There is no Coaticook storefront. Everything from application to funding happens remotely.

Expect a typical starting point of roughly $20,000 in monthly deposits. Twelve months of history and limited negative days are the other usual markers. Credit is read too: 500 and up is considered, 600+ is stronger. Every file is judged on its own. You will need roughly four months of business statements and the signed application. Start here, or phone (305) 384-8391.

Nearby communities

Close to Coaticook: Sherbrooke (31 km), Magog (31 km), Cookshire-Eaton (34 km), Orford (42 km), Windsor (51 km).

See the Quebec guide for the full provincial list.

Sources

  1. Census Profile 2021: Coaticook
  2. Census Profile 2021: Quebec
  3. StatCan table 98-10-0002-01
  4. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
  5. Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec

As of October 2026.

Common questions

Can a business in Coaticook get a merchant cash advance?

Yes. Coaticook, QC files are reviewed like any Canadian file: deposits, time in business and account health.

How many people live in Coaticook?

Statistics Canada reported 8,867 residents for 2021 (8,955 in 2016).

What are the main industries in Coaticook?

By jobs: manufacturing first, then health care and retail. Relative to the province, farming, forestry and fishing is the standout.

Is there a federal agency for Coaticook businesses?

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). It funds projects; for working capital, private funding moves faster.

Is there a Merchant Fund Express office in Coaticook?

No. We work remotely; there is no local office in Coaticook, and none is needed.

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