The Western Diversification Program (WDP) is an available program through which Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) makes strategic investments in initiatives that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada. The underlying objective of the WDP is to create a stronger West and a stronger Canada. WD’s current priorities are Trade and Investment, Business Productivity…
May 2016 Update: Please be advised that some qualification criteria have changed since this article’s posting date. To discover if your business is eligible to receive funding to hire a recent graduate, use our free Wage Subsidy Identifier tool. Grants are available for local, regional, and national employers to help facilitate the transition of young workers…
Peterborough, Ontario is home to GE Electronics, Rolls Royce, Siemens, and Pepsico as well as two reputable post-secondary institutions: Fleming College and Trent University. Tied to forward-thinking and innovative entrepreneurial spirit, the people of Peterborough are dedicated to fostering continued economic growth and success within their community. Mentor Works Ltd., Sustainable Peterborough, and Peterborough Economic…
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced on April 22, 2014 the Canadian and Ontario governments’ continued support of Ontario’s horticultural industry through a $26.5 million investment in the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Funding via Growing Forward 2 Federal-Provincial Territorial Initiative Funding for the research centre will come through Growing Forward 2, a popular five year…
The NHL and NBA regular seasons are over and the playoffs are in full swing. Within just a couples short weeks following the start of the post-season the field will have been cut in half; separating the top teams from this year’s championship contenders. It takes a top performing team to excel when the elusive…
The Record reports that 2 well-known players in the technology sector will soon unveil a $200 million venture capital fund that will focus on Waterloo Region Startups. Outgoing Accelerator Centre CEO & Bay Street Financier Responsible for Startup Funding Tim Ellis, the former Chief Executive Officer of Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre has been brought on Michael…
We recently had the opportunity to speak with the Kevin Morgan, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ASTOUND Group. Astound has been honored as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies of 2014. ASTOUND Group Helps Businesses Make a Big Impact at Tradeshows ASTOUND Group is a global design and fabrication house providing end to end solutions for…
Join Dan Lawrie at the Burlington Golf and Country Club for a full day dedicated to helping attendees better understand and appreciate human resources. From Employee Benefits and Rewards to Organizational change a host of speakers with a wide breadth of professional experience will present on topics of importance to small to mid-sized business owners….
A growing number of local firms in Eastern Ontario are receiving funding (small businesses in Ottawa, Kingston and Belleville just to name a few). These small businesses are accessing programs like The Eastern Ontario Development Fund to help create jobs and successfully grow their businesses. The approximately $2 million investment will help these local businesses create…
Managed by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) provide Canadian startups access to unique resources and contacts to spur international growth. CTAs help participant firms refine their business model, perform competitive research, access financing and develop important relationships. More Information on the Canadian Technology Accelerator for Health IT CTA for Health…