Free Canadian Government Funding Workshop: Feb. 27 in Burlington

Small businesses in Burlington interested in learning more about Canadian Government Funding Programs to help grow their business can do so at an upcoming workshop in February 2013. Bernadeen McLeod, the Owner and President of Mentor Works Ltd., will run through the best programs for Canadian businesses and take the mystery out of the available…

Canadian National Digital Media Event: CDMN Canada 3.0 2013

In August, we profiled the upcoming CDMN Canada 3.0 event. The CDMN is a national network of incubators and accelerators that bring together industry, academia, and government to accelerate the commercialization of innovation creating more wealth in the country. Registration for CDMN Canada 3.0 2013, Canada’s only national digital media conference focused on the commercialization…

Research Matters Event – Life in 2030

Research Matters is organized through the cooperation of the Council of Ontario Universities and offers a series of free public events across Ontario. The organization presents an upcoming event in the Kitchener-Waterloo area titled “Life in 2030 – Discuss the future of those who are creating it.”. When: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 – 6:30 pm…

HootSuite: Maximize Your Social Media Efforts

Marketing has shifted from a one-way communication effort from marketing firms, towards a seamless conversation between the company and its target market. Social media has made marketing a fluid, transparent public relations effort that should not be ignored. However, there are many social media platforms available and businesses find it difficult to stay active on…

Growing Forward 2 Policy Provides Canadian Agricultural Funding for Small Business

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO–(Dec. 19, 2012) – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) recently announced three new Canadian Government funding programs that will come into effect on April 1, 2013 under the funding umbrella Growing Forward 2. The announcement addressed important questions mentioned in our previous article on the potential funding changes in the New Growing Forward 2 Policy Framework….

Business Webinar – Marketing Canadian Manufacturers to the World

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has organized an upcoming webinar to discuss the opportunities and challenges for Canadian manufacturers operating in the global marketplace. Participants will receive a highly comprehensive overview detailing the value of numerous marketing tactics and the most effective strategies for your company and sector. When: December 12, 2012; 1-2 p.m. EST…

MaRS Future of Medicine

MaRS, one of Toronto’s most reputable Regional Innovation Centres (RIC), is hosting a new event series called the Future of Medicine. The event is intended for businesses and researchers in the med-tech and life science sectors that are interested in learning about industry best practices related to medical device and drug development. Dates & Times:…

Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) International Reception & Dinner

Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) is pleased to once again bring together 300+ of the “Who’s Who” of the business community, academia, as well as local, provincial and federal government along with 25 International Ambassadors and Consuls General from such high profile countries as China, Brazil, Germany, USA, India at its International Reception & Dinner on…

Networking Business Event: Communitech Annual General Meeting

Communitech, located in Kitchener, Ontario is one of Ontario’s Network of Excellence (ONE) Research Innovation Centres (RIC). The Ontario Network of Excellence consists of member organizations with commercialization experts that may include: Tech-savvy advisors Experienced entrepreneurs Sector-specific organizations Colleges and university Specifically, Communitech is an association that represents more than 800 technology companies in the…

Small Business Funding Grants Focused on Business Expansion

Small Business Funding Grants Focused on Business Expansion

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO – (Marketwire – Nov 14, 2012) The Ministry of Economic Development & Innovation (MEDI) has released two new Ontario government grants & loans programs: (1) the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund and (2) the Eastern Ontario Development Fund. The goal of these funding programs are  to provide financial assistance and incentives to promote regional…