SMART Productivity Workshop Presented by CME –April 24th in Ancaster, ON

SMART Productivity Workshop Presented by CME –April 24th in Ancaster, ON

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is holding a SMART Productivity Workshop at the Ancaster Mill in Ancaster, Ontario. Founded in 1871, CME is Canada’s largest trade and industry association representing more than 10,000 leading companies nationwide. CME offers regular events across Canada; this specific event focuses on manufacturing productivity and how to improve efficiencies throughout…

Looking for Follow-On Funding? NAO Angel Network Call for Companies

Looking for Follow-On Funding? NAO Angel Network Call for Companies

Pitch at Our Next Ontario’s Follow-On Investment Forum  Network of Angel Organizations – Ontario (NAO-Ontario) is now accepting applications from small businesses and start-ups that have received previous rounds of investment for an opportunity to pitch at Ontario’s Follow-On Investment Forum on Monday, May 26th in Toronto.  Companies selected through the application process will have…

A3P Business Grants: Funding for Recipients of CMF Experimental Stream

A3P Business Grants: Funding for Recipients of CMF Experimental Stream

The Accelerator Partnership Pilot Program (A3P) is a $30,000 grant that is accessible to recipients of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), who are also members of a registered incubator program. New for 2014, this $30,000 grant offered through A3P will cover incubator membership and related costs, as they relate to their successful Canada Media Fund…

Client Spotlight: Eclipse Automation Offers World-Class Manufacturing Capabilities

Client Spotlight: Eclipse Automation Offers World-Class Manufacturing Capabilities

Mentor Works’ team lead recently spoke with Matty Mayakrishnan from the Marketing Department at Eclipse Automation in Cambridge, Ontario about their experience accessing government funding. Eclipse Automation offers world-class custom manufacturing services from its 25,000 square foot facility. Whether it is a build-to-print from existing designs, or working with clients to optimize a custom-designed fabrication…

Business Innovation Summit 2014: Corporate Innovation/Commercialization

Business Innovation Summit 2014: Corporate Innovation/Commercialization

Canadian companies should consider attending the upcoming Business Innovation Summit organized by the Conference Board of Canada, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping build a better future for Canadians by making our economy and society more dynamic and competitive. Learn  about the Conference Board and what makes it the foremost independent, evidence-based, not-for-profit applied research organization…

Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade: Cash Flow Planning Event ft. Mentor Works

Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade: Cash Flow Planning Event ft. Mentor Works

On April 17, 2014, the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade will be hosting an event at the Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. Branded as “Show Me The Money!”, this event will focus on cash flow planning options to innovate and accelerate growth within Canadian businesses. With expert speakers, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities, Show Me…

Ontario Government Grants: Investing in Business Innovation – Angel Networks

Ontario Government Grants: Investing in Business Innovation – Angel Networks

The Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) Ontario government grants program for Angel Networks offers entrepreneurial support and financing to help new Ontario businesses to grow and succeed.  IBI government grants and loans Ontario are funded through The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Government Grants Ontario for Angel Networks: Details Funding Amount:…

Get Youth Working! Program: BC Government Grants for Hiring Recent Grads

The Get Youth Working! Program is a British Columbia government grant for hiring program offered through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement and run by Bowman Employment Services. The program is specifically designed to offer a generous incentive to BC employers looking to hire unemployed and non-EI eligible youth between the ages of 15-29 years…

Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) Legacy Fund for Co-op Students

Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) Legacy Fund for Co-op Students

The University of Guelph has supported thousands of co-op students through relevant work employment around the world. While employers have historically had access to the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit as their primary source of funding support for hiring these co-op students on work terms, companies in the agricultural sector, such as food processors, now…

Canadian Government Funding Workshop April 16th in Trenton, Ontario

Canadian Government Funding Workshop April 16th in Trenton, Ontario

Mentor Works invites small to mid-sized businesses owners to a complimentary informational sessions to learn more about Canadian government grants and loans available to support the strategic growth of your firm. In her presentation, Alexandra (Alex) Barlow, Business Development Executive at Mentor Works Ltd., will cover financing trends, the different types of government funding resources,…