ASIP Grants for Automotive Research and Development

$25M+ in Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) Research Grants Awarded

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Canada’s innovation economy is transforming how the automotive industry competes with global manufacturers. Canadian automotive suppliers must work smarter and develop new technologies or processes that enable clean, efficient automobiles to be created. To incentivize this transition, the Canadian federal government created the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) to support investment into research and development…

Celebrate Ontario 2017 Grants for Tourism Event Funding (Deadline Approaching)

Celebrate Ontario 2017 Grants for Tourism Event Funding (Deadline Approaching)

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Celebrate Ontario government grants provide funding to festivals and events across the province. Since 2006, the event funding program has helped organizers enhance their product and attract larger audiences, which in turn boosts tourism in Ontario. Some well-known events that have received grants through Celebrate Ontario include the Shaw Festival, Canadian Music Week, Burlington’s Sound…

Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Grants Canada

How Lightweight Vehicles Are Transforming the Automotive Industry

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New vehicle innovations are reshaping the automotive industry at a more rapid pace than ever before.  Global manufacturers are developing new products and processes at an accelerated rate, which is helping the automotive industry to become more efficient and technologically advanced. One of the major trends leading this revolution is the lightening of vehicles throughout…

Diversity in the Workplace Diversification

What ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Taught Me about Diversity

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The Lord of the Rings is a massive fantasy work of 481,000 words, with dozens of characters, themes, and messages intertwined. The novel is split into 3 volumes, each with 2 parts (6 total). I have always loved this book, and its multitude of themes and characters can be applied to the business world. I…

Greatness is Learned: Understanding How to Become the World’s #1

Greatness is Learned: Understanding How to Become the World’s #1

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One of my favourite pastimes is playing golf. Every chance I get, I take the opportunity to get outside and play a round. Not only do I love playing it, I also enjoy watching and staying up to date with the PGA Tour players. Golf is a mentally and physically demanding game; to become a…

Will CME Green Grants Fund Your Next Emissions Reduction Project?

Will CME Green Grants Fund Your Next Emissions Reduction Project?

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Please Note: The CME SMART Green program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. In recent years, Canadian manufacturing businesses have received increased pressures from society, customers, and government regulations to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become more sustainable. Doing so can have drastic and immediate benefits on each business’ operational…

Benefits of Training Sales Employees

Train Your Sales Team to Understand and Communicate Value

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I often discuss growth strategies with some of the most brilliant business leaders in Canada. Their minds are full of innovative concepts and technologies that are set to transform the world we live and work in. I’m honoured to work alongside these talented professionals as they seek investment for strategic growth projects. But while these…

Ontario Government Grants Assist the Growth of 24 Agricultural Businesses

Ontario Government Grants Assist the Growth of 24 Agricultural Businesses

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As a continued push towards supporting one of Ontario’s pivotal industries, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) announced earlier this year that 24 small and mid-sized agricultural businesses from Barrie and Dufferin Country will receive Ontario government grants. Funding provided to these companies is being awarded from the Growing Forward 2…

Southwestern Ontario Business Grants for Automotive Suppliers

7 Automotive Manufacturers Awarded Southern Ontario Business Grants

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Automotive businesses are heavily incentivized by all levels of government to promote critical large-scale investments. There are several small business grants and loans that automotive manufacturers can apply for, including the popular Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). SWODF is a catalyst for business investment in Ontario and recently provided government grants to seven automotive manufacturers…

Manufacturing Grants for Canadian Business

$250,000 in Southwestern Ontario Business Grants Awarded to Brotech Precision CNC

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Brotech Precision CNC is a custom manufacturer of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) precision-machined metal components. Since 1995, the company has been a valued supplier to some of the world’s most innovative businesses in the aerospace, medical, military, and the energy industries. The manufacturer was recently announced as recipients of Ontario government funding through the Southwestern…