Halton Region is set to host the 2015 annual Halton Region Agricultural Forum on Thursday, January 29, 2015 starting at 6:30pm. This free event is open to farmers, food processors, other agri-product processors, and related associations & organizations to connect and gain insight on the industry, including a speaking session from Mentor Works on agriculture…
Ontario Agricultural and Agri-Food businesses can utilize a range of funding programs to support their growth. The challenge is how to find and take advantage of what is out there. Mentor Works will be hosting a webinar to help companies identify their funding priorities and develop strategic plans to find support for their agricultural and…
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association surveyed over 800 businesses last year as part of their 2014 Management Issues Survey to determine top management issues. The results were very clear: 47% of respondents indicated that the “availability of skilled labour” is a strong factor in making investment decisions with 45% declaring that labour shortages…
With 2015 now upon us, our team at Mentor Works is eager to network with the Canadian business community through a number of excellent upcoming events. From startup events to agricultural forums, January is shaping up to be a great start to the New Year. Join Mentor Works at these events to learn how your…
Entrepreneurs, small businesses, inventors, and hobbyists can apply now for a chance to showcase their products on an exciting new business based television series from the producers of Shark Tank, The Apprentice, Survivor, and The Voice. Antica Productions currently has an open casting call for inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners who have a new product…
The Holiday season is nearly upon us; don’t miss your chance to come out and meet the Mentor Works team before 2014 has expired. In addition to Government Funding Workshops and Webinars scheduled for this month, Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, and Business Development Executive, Alexandra (Alex) Barlow, will also be present at…
In addition to engaging audiences at several conferences, seminars, and workshops each month, Mentor Works executives make their way to close to a dozen different events as attendees as well. This month, Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, Business Development Executive Alexandra (“Alex”) Barlow and Director of Business Development, Jill Schoolenberg will travel to…
By Ewan Roy, Marketing & Communications, Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) In a June 2014 CGA-FITT-Nanos survey, 97.7 percent of trade professionals responded that international trade is important or somewhat important to their company. Meanwhile, 71.4 percent agreed opportunities for Canadian companies to engage in international trade are increasing. This combination of necessity and…
Since 2012, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been working closely with several stakeholder associations in an effort to improve service to Canadians and cut red tape for small business owners across the nation. Stakeholders involved in the process include the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Chartered Professional…
Well known for supporting manufacturers and exporters across Canada through various events and resources, including the popular capital equipment funding program, “CME SMART Prosperity Now,” Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada’s largest trade and industry association. In addition to sponsoring generous funding programs for manufacturers, CME has provided a voice for manufacturing and global…