There are several reasons why people donate and volunteer their time to charities. The opportunities can have physical and social benefits, tax benefits, fulfil the desire to be part of something bigger than oneself, or bring a desired impact or result. From my participation at events such as Relay for Life and Big Bike for…
CME will be hosting a 1-hour Export Success Webinar on Effectively Selling in the Global Marketplace on November 19 at 11:00am to help early stage exporters. If your organization employs sales and business development professionals which engage with international clients, this webinar may be a good opportunity to increase their sales effectiveness. Keep in mind…
Canadian manufacturers have a variety of financing methods to help them grow their business and increase productivity. Canadian government grants, loans, and tax incentives all provide benefits to Canadian manufacturers which helps them to strengthen operations and become more competitive globally. However, just 16% of manufacturers will be using government funding programs this year, according…
The economic success of London, Ontario is heavily influenced by the city’s manufacturing industry. Nearly 30,000 jobs in London are supported by advanced manufacturing, with leading organizations choosing to call the city their home. Companies such as 3M, Brose, and General Dynamics Land Systems have made a commitment to the area because of London’s favourable…
International Commercial Terms, often referred to in industry as incoterms, are internationally adopted rules and regulations used in trade documents. Incoterms are often presented in the form of acronyms, which can make it hard for new exporters to grasp the meaning behind these phrases. Learning and understanding these terms is key to being aware of…
Presented by the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), the Best Defence Conference is an award-winning defence and security industry event which provides opportunities for national and international companies to network and understand key trends within their sector. Now in its fourth year, LEDC’s Best Defence Conference will be held at the London Convention Centre on…
When exporting, even small mistakes can end up costing your business significant time, financial resources, and opportunities abroad. Complying with all international standards for trade is essential to ensuring a sustainable export strategy, however many Canadian businesses are unaware of common mistakes which limit business growth in foreign countries. To ensure your business does not…
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is a not-for profit association which seeks to advance the pharmaceutical industry through education and providing members with forums to exchange ideas and practical experience. Maintaining their educational goal, the ISPE will be holding an Educational & Product Symposium on September 21 and 22 in Ottawa, Ontario. As…
The food and beverage industry across Ontario is rapidly changing and must adapt to handle many unique challenges. At the forefront of these challenges is water scarcity which will continue to become a larger problem for the sector in years and decades to come. BLOOM, an organization dedicated to managing risk and delivering economic, environmental…
Innovation Factory is a Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) which assists startups and SMEs in the Greater Hamilton Area by helping them bring innovation to market and get their business to the ‘next level’ of excellence. Startups as well as established businesses can benefit from Innovation Factory’s resources which help to strategically build innovation into their…