Independent mini-series, PsyBorgs, has been selected to receive up to $100,000 in film production grants through STORYHIVE’s 100K Edition competition. The investment has helped extend the project from a short film to a six-part series, that will be aired on STORYHIVE.com and Telus’ Optik TV-on-Demand. PsyBorgs is 1 of 25 production projects awarded short film…
The Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey is a quarterly summary of interviews conducted between the bank and approximately 100 senior managers from businesses across Canada. The report’s purpose is to gather the perspectives of business leaders on topics such as demand, capacity pressures, and other economic indicators. Although it is a small sample size,…
The Government of Ontario has awarded Apotex Inc. over $8.2 million in small business grants to invest in new technologies and increase product lines. Ontario government funding will help the manufacturer become more productive and offer high quality medicines at an affordable price. The contribution will be provided through the Jobs and Prosperity Fund (JPF),…
The Government of Ontario has awarded over $1.8 million in government grants to support two large-scale business expansion projects in Welland, Ontario. The investment will allow Hydac Corporation and Northern Gold Foods to grow their operations and provide a greater contribution to the local economy. The manufacturers will receive funding through the Southwestern Ontario Development…
Please Note: The Export Manager Program is now closed and not accepting further applications. For trade show grants and other forms of export support, please visit our page on Business and Export Expansion Funding Programs. The Export Manager Program is an Ontario government funding program designed to help small and medium-sized businesses hire an Export…
McLean Hallmark Insurance Group Ltd., is a Toronto-based insurance broker that provides comprehensive insurance coverage for clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Their ‘Solutions Beyond Insurance’ approach focuses on clients’ total cost of risk and helps them access an extensive network of resources, both internal and external, to offer professional guidance and advice on a…
In August, the Government of Ontario announced it would provide up to $311,200 in small business grants to help Kawartha Dairy expand its facility in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. The investment will support a 54,000 sq. ft. expansion that will allow the company to develop new product lines and explore new export markets. These upgrades will allow…
How strategic partnerships provide synergistic benefits and access to government funding. When strategizing ways to grow and boost competitiveness, very few companies consider working with external organizations. But whether for short-term projects or long-term relationships, collaborations can build synergistic benefits for all who’re involved and greatly improve the potential for success. Partnering with other businesses…
The Government of Canada has officially released its ‘short list’ of innovation consortiums to potentially receive funding through the Innovation Superclusters Initiative (ISI). Currently, nine research and innovation partnerships have been announced and will move onto the second stage of funding applications. Up to five of these groups will access Canadian government funding through the…
Canadian automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 automotive suppliers must adapt to changing market conditions and consumer trends. With the tooling and manufacturing industry shifting so dramatically as new innovative technologies are released, remaining up-to-date on top automotive manufacturing trends is the only way to support long-term success. Being proactive in your approach…