Small Business Grants Ontario:  NOHFC Youth Internship & Co-op Program

Small Business Grants Ontario: NOHFC Youth Internship & Co-op Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) offers conditional government grants for hiring recent grads funding via generous wage-subsidies through a program called The Youth Internship and Coop Program.  The Youth Internship and Coop Program is meant to enable private and public sector companies and organizations to hire students as co-op students or recent graduates…

NOHFC Infrastructure and Community Development Program

NOHFC Infrastructure and Community Development Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has recently established a funding program called The Infrastructure and Community Development Program (ICDP) for Northern Ontario communities and businesses. NOHFC Ontario Small Business Grants and Loans Details With the help of Government grants Ontario and small business loans Ontario ICDP provides support for projects that have the…

NOHFC: Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program for Start Ups

NOHFC: Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program for Start Ups

The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program is an Ontario small business funding grants program offered through The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). NOHFC Government Grants for Small Business Details NOHFC offers small business grants of up to $125,000 or a maximum of 50% of start-up costs to entrepreneurs interested in starting a new, for-profit business…

Canadian Government Funding for Immigrant Entrepreneur Start-up Visas

Canadian Government Funding for Immigrant Entrepreneur Start-up Visas

This month (April 2013) marked the beginning of a new program launched by the Ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism to help the nation recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will hopefully create new jobs and spur economic growth. The new “Start-Up Visa” has been designed to help make Canada the destination of choice for the world’s…

Manufacturing Innovation Network: MIN Manufacturing Summit 2013

Manufacturing Innovation Network: MIN Manufacturing Summit 2013

Join the Waterloo Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) and fellow sponsors for the 2nd Annual Manufacturing Summit being held May 1st, 2013 at Bingeman’s Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. The Obstacles and Opportunities Lying ahead for Manufacturers in Ontario The one day conference schedule will include panel discussions as well as keynote speeches from Ray Tanguay…

Canadian Government Funding & Business Growth Workshop for Food Processors

Canadian Government Funding & Business Growth Workshop for Food Processors

Is There a Winning Formula for Remaining Competitive in the Food Sector Today? Mentor Works Ltd., Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, along with industry experts: Bob Leonidas, President & CEO of Claridge Food Group; Mark Josephs, VP of Operations at Kisko Freezies; and Gerg Merlihan, Director of Sales at Karma Candy; invite you to this fantastic…

Research and Development Funding for Infrastructure: LEF and NIF

Research and Development Funding for Infrastructure: LEF and NIF

The Economic Action Plan 2013 announces that The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will receive an additional $225 million in Canadian government funding which will be committed to advanced research infrastructure priorities and sustaining the long-term operations of the foundation.   The CFI is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the modernization of research infrastructure at Canadian…

Canadian Government Funding for AgriMarketing – Assurance Systems Stream – FAQs

Canadian Government Funding for AgriMarketing – Assurance Systems Stream – FAQs

Canadian government funding for small business through the AgriMarketing Program is a five-year (2013-2018), $341 million program offered through the Growing Forward 2 Program via Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) It consists of both government initiatives and contribution funding for industry-led projects.  What is the Objective of Canadian Government Funding for AgriMarketing Program?  The objective of…

NOHFC Small Business Grants & Loans for Emerging Technology

NOHFC Small Business Grants & Loans for Emerging Technology

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is taking applications for their government funding for research and development program:  Emerging Technology Program (ETP).   Key focuses and stipulations of this grant funding program include: Job creation in Northern Ontario Economic development potential in Northern Ontario Not negatively impact existing businesses in Northern Ontario Small Business Grants…

Canadian Government Funding: New Program for Aerospace Technology

Canadian Government Funding: New Program for Aerospace Technology

Canada’s aerospace sector is optimistic about the $1 billion in Canadian government funding support for many of the recommendations contained in last year’s Aerospace Review Panel that was chaired by the former Industry Minister David Emerson. “It’s an excellent short-term response to the Aerospace Review report,” – Jim Quick, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries…