Investing in the growth and development of your labour force can require a significant financial investment. Thankfully, many Canadian SMEs are eligible to receive Canadian government grants and business funding to aid in their enterprise’s training activities. Ontario SMEs now have access to several Canadian government funding grants, including the newly released Canada-Ontario Job Grant….
Businesses in Leamington, Ontario have access to a complimentary information session on Ontario being held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Municipality of Leamington Economomic Development Office. The session will be led by Bernadeen McLeod, the Founder and President of Ltd. Bernadeen and Mentor Works are committed to researching and…
If you are interested in learning about Canadian business grants and loans to help grow and innovate, our Mentor Works team is quite active in the month of February. Bernadeen McLeod and Laura Hunter Mather will be presenting and attending events throughout the month. If you plan on attending any of these events, please be…
The Federal Government is continuing to assess barriers to inter-provincial/territorial trade to determine what influences a business’s ability to trade outside of their province or territory. In an earlier article on Canadian internal trade, we highlighted industries, goods, and job roles that were impacted by inconsistent regulation and legislation. This inconsistent policy framework limits Canadian…
Southern Ontario manufacturers focused on exporting outside of Canada should take note of a newly launched grant. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is providing established manufacturing businesses with funding to support the assessment and adoption of advanced technologies. Interested in learning more? Register for our free upcoming informational CME SMART Advanced Technologies for…
Canadian businesses in and around the region of Kitchener-Waterloo should mark their calendars for an exciting funding event. On February 18, Bernadeen McLeod, President & Owner of Mentor Works, will help businesses discover government grants and loans on both the federal and provincial levels. Funding exists for a wide variety of funding initiatives, including business…
In 2017, the Ontario provincial government will introduce a mandatory provincial pension plan, impacting business’ payroll budgets and employee wages across Ontario. The Liberal provincial government will introduce the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) in reaction to trend of workers not saving enough to maintain their standard of living upon retirement. However, this change to…
The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is committed to supporting physical and digital media activity across the province through events, resources, and business funding programs, including the Interactive Digital Media Fund and OMDC Export Fund. The corporation is now planning a specialized meeting in Toronto to provide a forum for Canadian film and television, and…
Although Mentor Works offers specialized webinars and workshops for specific strategic activities, including training, capital equipment adoption, and agriculture-related initiatives, we also strive to provide funding info in more comprehensive sections, such as the upcoming February 16, 2015 webinar. Throughout this 60-minute session, participants will gain a greater understanding of the business funding landscape, from…
The Canadian agriculture and agri-food system (AAFS) plays a significant role in the Canadian economy. In 2012, the AAFS accounted for 6.7% of Canada’ GDP with $103.5 billion in economic activity, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Canadian government has played a role in the success of this industry through support networks, resources, and…