There used to be a more definitive line drawn between “Marketing” and “Branding.” For example, some have argued in the recent past that Branding defines who you are, while marketing is a term used to describe what you do. While research suggests that to a certain extent people will defend their favourite brands when they…
Update: Please access this article for a more accurate overview Interactive Digital Media Fund. The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) has issued a new call for applications for the OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund (IDM). The Purpose of Ontario Government Grants Offered through the OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund The OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund was…
Last year’s event was a huge success as we attracted over 400 life science entrepreneurs, medical device manufacturers, health service providers, and investors. This year’s 2014 MedEdge Summit, “Experience the Journey: Innovations in Personalized Medicine,” is expected to surpass last year’s results and will prove to be a great opportunity to meet and interact with…
Several projects in the Nipissing-Parry Sound Region received a big boost recently. 6 entities including a college and a small business in North Bay, the village of South River, the townships of Sequin and Carling, and the Town of Parry Sound received $4.6 million in funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). Northern…
Growing Forward 2 has announced a new Canadian business grants program geared towards SMEs. This Federal government grants program is offered through the AgriMarketing program, under the Market Development SME Stream. The AgriMarketing Program is a five-year $341 million initiative (2013-2018). The SME stream is targeting the need for Canadian agriculture, agri-food, fish and seafood…
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Federal government’s support of 3,000 paid internships for post-secondary graduates. The internship initiative was provided through the Economic Action Plan 2014 and aims to give up to 3,000 post-secondary graduates the opportunity to take part in full-time paid internships in high-demand fields such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics and…
Health Food Services (HFS), Mentor Works and Excellence in Manufacturing (EMC) invite small to mid-sized business owners and leaders to an important information exchange and networking opportunity. Ottawa Small Business Workshop: Learn about Funding Opportunities The session aims to inform manufacturing leaders of the many small business grants and loans available from all levels of…
Mentor Works and Excellence in Manufacturing (EMC) invite small to mid-sized business owners and leaders in the Belleville area to an important information exchange and networking opportunity. Helping You Fund & Plan the Growth of Your Food, Beverage & Bio-Sector Business The session aims to inform Belleville area manufacturing leaders of the many small business…
Northern Ontario food producers and processors take note – a new government funding program has been announced to support the purchase of new equipment for your business. FedNor and Industry Canada through the through the Northern Ontario Development Program have provided $290,000 to the pilot effort of the SNAP program. The program will by run…
Does your business create interactive digital media? Have you developed a product that you now want to export? Here’s a great new opportunity to receive government funding as a grant through the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). OMDC has a funding program called: OMDC Export Fund – Interactive Digital Media. This fund provides a Canadian…