NAFTA International Trade Seminar for Exporters

The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development is holding an international trade seminar for those who are involved in the importing or exporting of goods and materials through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and the City of Brampton Economic Development Office are holding an informational seminar on the Canadian…

Canadian Expo for Manufacturers – FABTECH Canada

North America’s largest metalforming, fabricating, welding and finishing event is coming to Toronto, Ontario next month. FABTECH Canada will be holding an innovation and network connection expo for those who are interested in the latest information on industry standards, new products, and the most innovative technologies that would apply to various Canadian sectors. The event…

Upcoming Innovation Seminars – TEDx Events

For those who are unfamiliar with the TED organization, they are a non-profit group that brings together the leading experts from the areas of Technology, Entertainment, and Design. TEDx programs were designed to inspire and promote innovation within organizations and communities. These events provide a great opportunity for businesses that are looking into the Canadian…

Hiring Services for New Talent – University of Waterloo

A valuable resource that not enough Canadian businesses tend to take advantage of is the never ending stream of graduates and co-op students from post-secondary institutions. The utilization of these talent pools can be mutually beneficial for both parties; and even more so for the hiring organizations through their use of various Canadian Business Funding…

MEDI Supports Going Global & Exports

The Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation will be partnering with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for an up-coming web-based seminar on trade and supply chain financing solutions. This event may be beneficial for those who would like to explore their funding options through Low Interest Loans or Business Funding Grants for…

Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT)

Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) is a non-profit organization that looks to attract foreign investors and business opportunities to the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. We have previously talked about CTT’s Business Expansion Objectives; however, we did not completely cover all of the Canada Technology Triangle’s beneficial attributes. The CTT offers a wide variety of other services and valuable…

Valuable Business Tools for Small Business Expansion

Canadian SMEs have a wide variety of useful business tools at their disposal to help them circumvent the potential barriers to their growth. Some of these business tools can be provided to businesses free of charge through the use of Canadian government grants. The government provides a large number of services to encourage Canadian businesses…

York Tech Alliance Seminar – SmartGrid Informational Session

The York Tech Alliance has an upcoming breakfast seminar in regards to Ontario’s implementation of SmartGrid technologies for power distribution and regulation. The event will host guest speakers from PowerStream to discuss their Government Funded development of the “Smarter Grid”, and how it would promise to meet the needs of the businesses and consumers in…

R&D Conference – EDCO Interactive Symposium

The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) will be holding a conference at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre in Toronto on January 31st, 2012. This year’s conference will be an interactive symposium that is meant to prepare entrepreneurs and their employees to research, innovate, and develop solutions that will have positive impacts on their businesses…

UOIT Expands Capacity for Research and Development Collaboration

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has recently completed their Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC). The new building will provide the university with the learning environment and tools required for expansion upon their research and development efforts into alternative energy sources. UOIT is a new and innovative university located in…