In an effort to advance the Canadian economy, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that Ontario government funding will be provided to 11 organizations that support early-stage social enterprises through the Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund. Social enterprises are organizations that apply business/commercial strategies to capitalize on improvements in social, environmental and economic fields. Social enterprises do…
Businesses have experienced a consistent rise in utility prices, creating an increased need for energy management and energy efficiency protocols. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers Canadian government grants for industrial organizations implementing systems and processes that improve baseline energy performance. NRCan is offering cost-shared assistance to companies in the industrial sector wanting to execute energy…
Statistics Canada has issued its most recent employment stats, in which it lists the city of Guelph, Ontario as having the lowest unemployment rates in the province. Released on February 6, 2015, the findings state that January’s jobless rate in Guelph was an astonishing 5.1%. When looked at as entire country, Guelph’s unemployment rates are…
The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)’s SD Tech is offering Canadian government funding to innovators in the field of clean technologies. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply from February 18 through April 15, 2015. The SDTC Fund is Canadian government funding for small businesses developing technology that will yield positive environmental changes. The funding bridges research…
DynaIndustrial has become the premier recipient of Saskatchewan’s Canada Job Grant. The Canada Job Grant will invest $22,000 into the company, who manufactures heavy industrial custom fabrications. With the government funding grant, DynaIndustrial’s 22 employees will receive skill training and career development education. They anticipate that these implementations will result in eight promotions over the…
Investing in the growth and development of your labour force can require a significant financial investment. Thankfully, many Canadian SMEs are eligible to receive Canadian government grants and business funding to aid in their enterprise’s training activities. Ontario SMEs now have access to several Canadian government funding grants, including the newly released Canada-Ontario Job Grant….
In 2012, Statistics Canada compared Canadian business’ commitment to introducing new innovations within their organization between 2007-2009 and 2010-2012. When comparing these time periods, trends can be seen towards an increased focus on organizational innovation, as well as a dedication towards product innovation. These two metrics relate to productivity improvements throughout the organization, often carried…
Businesses in Leamington, Ontario have access to a complimentary information session on Ontario being held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Municipality of Leamington Economomic Development Office. The session will be led by Bernadeen McLeod, the Founder and President of Ltd. Bernadeen and Mentor Works are committed to researching and…
Southern Ontario manufacturers focused on exporting outside of Canada should take note of a newly launched grant. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is providing established manufacturing businesses with funding to support the assessment and adoption of advanced technologies. Interested in learning more? Register for our free upcoming informational CME SMART Advanced Technologies for…
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has announced the launch of their Western Diversification Program (WDP) Call for Proposals (CFP). The WDP is a business funding initiative dedicated to helping not-for-profit organizations seek and develop future project proposals in Western Canada. The WDP’s primary goal is to develop and support Western Canada’s economy through tactical investment…