The OMDC Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund has been established by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). The OMDC is a government agency that is a part of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The agency facilitates economic development opportunities for cultural media industries of Ontario including magazine and book publishing, television and…
Agri Innovation. Growth Capital. Global Opportunity. The Agri Investment Forum 2013 will take place in Toronto at the Delta Chelsea Hotel on June 26, 2013. The Agri Investment Forum is an annual conference promotes deal flow between Canadian entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector with investors across North America. This is a great opportunity to learn…
The High Demand Youth Internship Program (HD-YIP) small business grants for hiring sponsored by Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC) and operated by YMCA offers young professionals an opportunity to build career-related skills and confidence while under the guidance of a mentor. HD-YIP Canadian Small Business Grants for Hiring Objective The government small business…
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) will visit Lampton Conveyor in Windsor, Ontario along with Mentor Works Ltd., Canadian government funding experts. Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund, Field Service Advisor for EMC’s Windsor Strategic Interest Group (SIG), is organizing this event for small and medium-sized business owners, Senior Managers, HR Managers, and other senior key decision makers from…
For a small or medium-sized business (SME), expanding beyond national borders is a big step that can offer tremendous rewards. Successful entrepreneurs and managers know that decisions concerning the choice of market, taking on an acceptable level of risk and financial preparedness can make or break an SME’s expansion plan. Fortunately, there are resources available…
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) will be at Norlok Technology Inc. in Brantford, Ontario offering a special workshop for Senior Managers, HR Managers and other key decision makers from small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). EMC’s Strategic Interest Group (SIG) will be represented by Laurie Gibson, the area’s local Field Service Advisor (FSA). The two and…
The YMCA High Demand Youth Internship Program (HD-YIP) small business grants program is sponsored by Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC) and delivered through the YMCA. HD-YIP small business grants for hiring recent grads program aims to offer young professionals the opportunity to develop important skills while building confidence through the guidance and support…
Export Development Canada (EDC) provides insurance and financial services, bonding products, and small business solutions to Canadian exporters. Jeff Keats, Account Manager at EDC has shared information on a few of the organization’s valuable services via the following guest article: In my work, I talk to Canadian companies every day about what hurdles they encounter…
May 2016 Update: The evolution of hiring grants within Canada has created several new opportunities for businesses in recent years. To ensure your business is considering the most valuable wage subsidy, use our free Wage Subsidy Identifier tool. By providing quick facts about your company and candidate, you’ll be matched to the best available grants for…
Mentor Works recently revised our list of the Top 5 Small business grants and loans programs for manufacturers in light of program changes. Among the countless small business grants and loans programs offered both provincially and on a federal level, small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing space qualify for a greater proportion than nearly…