Businesses located in southwestern Ontario have a wide array of government grants and incentives available to them, however many of these funding opportunities have strict eligibility requirements that must be met. On March 11, 2015, Mentor Works and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Economic Development department are co-hosting a complimentary workshop in Tilbury for local manufacturers…
The application intake is currently active from now until April 23, 2015 for the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Ontario: Organization and Collaboration Stream. Growing Forward 2 is a federal-provincial-territorial framework dedicated to innovation, competitiveness, and market development in the agri-food and agri-products sector through Canadian government funding. Government funding for business development is available in…
Status of Women Canada and WBE Canada are holding a full day event on March 10, 2015, which will attract 150+ procurement professionals from leading corporations, government agencies, partner organizations, and suppliers. This event’s theme is “Prepare To Profit” and will prepare attendees for growth through the adoption of new tools, support systems, techniques, connections,…
Under the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) initiative, a Brampton, Ontario-based pasta manufacturer Italpasta Limited, will receive a $3.4M investment to help with the purchase of manufacturing and production equipment. With the funds from GF2, Italpasta will become an industry leader in the manufacturing and production of Canadian pasta products. Because of this Canadian government grant,…
The Ontario provincial government is actively distributing their Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs) to encourage economic growth, job creation, and innovation. Wolf Steel Ltd., a Barrie-based manufacturer of Napoleon Fireplaces, was recently awarded over $4 million in repayable Ontario government funding through the Investing in Business Growth & Productivity (IBGP) small business loan. This funding…
In an effort to advance the Canadian economy, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that Ontario government funding will be provided to 11 organizations that support early-stage social enterprises through the Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund. Social enterprises are organizations that apply business/commercial strategies to capitalize on improvements in social, environmental and economic fields. Social enterprises do…
Businesses have experienced a consistent rise in utility prices, creating an increased need for energy management and energy efficiency protocols. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers Canadian government grants for industrial organizations implementing systems and processes that improve baseline energy performance. NRCan is offering cost-shared assistance to companies in the industrial sector wanting to execute energy…
The Southern Ontario Defence Association (SODA) is holding an event in March 2015 to connect key players in the defence industry, as well learn of near-term-supplier/procurement opportunities. The event will focus on supply chain management and development, including sourcing new suppliers for existing platforms and potential suppliers for future platforms and procurements. Made in Canada…
Statistics Canada has issued its most recent employment stats, in which it lists the city of Guelph, Ontario as having the lowest unemployment rates in the province. Released on February 6, 2015, the findings state that January’s jobless rate in Guelph was an astonishing 5.1%. When looked at as entire country, Guelph’s unemployment rates are…
Following the late 2014 launch of the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth grant program, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) association has unveiled their new additive manufacturing network, Canada Makes. As the largest industry and trade associate in Canada, CME provides support services, resources, and incentives to ensure that Canadian manufacturers stay competitive both…