When I signed up for Tough Mudder, I wanted to challenge myself. I had competed in 5-10km races in the past, as well as smaller obstacle courses, but this time I really wanted to test my limits. My plan was to train intensively for 90 days prior to the May event to ensure my strength…
Businesses in the GTA and York Region interested in discovering Canadian government funding opportunities to grow their business should take note that Mentor Works will be speaking at an upcoming event in Woodbridge, Ontario. This event is specifically for established Canadian manufacturers that do not outsource their production to third parties. There are also specific…
Silicon Halton is holding their monthly TGIF Tech event on March 27th, which will focus on Canadian government funding. Established tech firms have a growing number of funding options available to them with more on the way at the beginning of the Canadian government’s fiscal year on April 1, 2015. Whether you are hiring, training,…
Mississauga, Ontario based aerospace parts manufacturer, Koss Aerospace, will receive Ontario government funding from one of FedDev Ontario’s Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPI) to support facility expansion efforts, creating jobs in the region. Through the Investing in Business Growth & Productivity (IBGP) Ontario funding, Koss Aerospace will receive an investment of nearly $5M, which will…
Please Note: The Early Stage Exporters program is no longer accepting applications. Please explore the Export Market Access (EMA) program for exporting grants. According to Export Development Canada (EDC), Canadian businesses continue to scale their export expansion activities. In 2014, Canadian merchandise exported internationally climbed 11% compared to 2013 and will continue to grow by an additional…
Four Seasons Greens, a Muskoka-based food producer will receive repayable Ontario business funding towards the construction of an aquaponics food processing system. This small business funding allotment was provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). NODP has supported Northern Ontario businesses since 2006, providing approximately $343 million in Ontario government funding to more than…
Mentor Works is travelling across Ontario this month, with Canadian government funding events in Tilbury, London, Oakville, and Toronto, in addition to a number of webinar sessions. If you are planning on attending any of these workshop sessions on Canadian business grants and loans, please connect with us while you’re there. Take a look at…
In 2014, Northern Ontario experienced a 3.4% decrease in population from 803,000 to 776,000 (OMF). This migration impacts the labour talent pool in the region for local businesses. Fortunately, FedNor is committed to improving the outlook of Northern Ontario businesses through support services and Canadian Government funding to encourage business activity and hiring in the…
Businesses located in southwestern Ontario have a wide array of government grants and incentives available to them, however many of these funding opportunities have strict eligibility requirements that must be met. On March 11, 2015, Mentor Works and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Economic Development department are co-hosting a complimentary workshop in Tilbury for local manufacturers…
Status of Women Canada and WBE Canada are holding a full day event on March 10, 2015, which will attract 150+ procurement professionals from leading corporations, government agencies, partner organizations, and suppliers. This event’s theme is “Prepare To Profit” and will prepare attendees for growth through the adoption of new tools, support systems, techniques, connections,…