Mentor Works Opens Office in Hamilton, Ontario

In an ongoing effort to assist SME’s in Southern Ontario, Mentor Works has opened an office in downtown Hamilton, Ontario to better connect with the local community and foster growth and innovation. Mentor Works offers helpful business consulting and government funding resources and support to small businesses across Southern Ontario. We conduct research on the…

Attend Tomorrow’s Mexican Transportation Infrastructure Mission Event in Toronto

Tomorrow holds a great opportunity for Canadian transportation infrastructure industry members. The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) have collaborated with top representatives from the Mexican sector of this industry to allow networking with prospective Canadian partners. This is an opportunity for Ontario companies to learn of specific requirements, to meet privately with…

New FedDev Government Funding Programs for Small Businesses: How to Find and Use Small Business Grants in Ontario

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Sept. 12, 2011 — Financing for small businesses is always of critical importance. On average, 17 percent of all Canadian entrepreneurs indicate “obtain financing” as an obstacle to growth. Although most business owners (i.e. 68%) receive financing through banking institutions, Canadian government funding and grants are increasing their penetration in Southern Ontario since the formation of…

Bernadeen McLeod Speaking at Company of Women Event in Kitchener

Owner and Principle of Mentor Works, Bernadeen McLeod, will be speaking at an upcoming Company of Women event in Kitchener, Ontario in late October. Bernadeen will cover relevant government funding mechanisms and resources for small businesses in the following areas: Business Expansion Capital Investment Human Resources & Training Research & Development There are a variety…

Are You Looking to Expand Your Radiology Technology Internationally?

Ontario radiology and medical imaging companies will have the opportunity of attending the 2011 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Participating companies can network with potential business partners and medical professionals within the industry. New technologies will be profiled as well, with a chance to assess international competition and…

Government Seminar: Understanding the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program

Yesterday, we highlighted the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program, a great funding mechanisms aimed at assisting Canadian small business with commercializing new technologies. The Public Works and Government Services of Canada is promoting this program by providing all interested parties with a free seminar related to the CICP program. These seminars are taking place throughout the…

Attend the World’s Largest Medical Technology Trade Show

Medica 2011 is finalized for mid-November in Germany. The largest of its kind, Medica is an annual medical technology trades show that plays host to over 135,000 trade visitors from nearly 160 countries. Ontario medical technology companies have the opportunity to exhibit in the five Canada Pavilions thanks to Messe Düsseldorf and the Ontario International…

Ontario IT Companies Meet in Asia this November

Ontario informational technology companies should keep a close eye on the ICT Mission to Japan and Korea this November. The event is a collaborative effort by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Canadian Embassies in Japan and Korea. Participating companies will learn how to effectively enter the Japanese wireless market, participate…

Agriculture 2.0 Global Investments – Sustainable Agriculture Event

Canadian agriculture has faced considerable change and advancement throughout the 20th century. As the industry faces new challenges in the 21st century, the issue of sustainable agriculture has gained popularity worldwide. In November, the Guelph agricultural firm, Bioenterprise, is hosting the Agriculture 2.0 Global Investments event to focus on this key topic. When: November 7-8,…