The University of Guelph has supported thousands of co-op students through relevant work employment around the world. While employers have historically had access to the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit as their primary source of funding support for hiring these co-op students on work terms, companies in the agricultural sector, such as food processors, now…
Mentor Works invites small to mid-sized businesses owners to a complimentary informational sessions to learn more about Canadian government grants and loans available to support the strategic growth of your firm. In her presentation, Alexandra (Alex) Barlow, Business Development Executive at Mentor Works Ltd., will cover financing trends, the different types of government funding resources,…
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have said that distracted driving is the “No. 1 killer on the roads.” According to The OPP’s 2013 Traffic Statistics 78 people died in crashes related to distracted driving on roads they patrolled in 2013, this compares with 57 deaths related to impaired driving and 44 related to speeding. They also noted…
The Meat Industry is Canada’s largest sector of Canada’s food processing industry, and accounts for 10% of Canada agri-food exports while employing 67,500 people. “Meat” The New Realities: Innovation, Regulation, Education The Canadian Meat Council’s annual conference is the organization’s flagship event. This year’s conference is now accepting reservations online and by phone, and promises…
Well over half of Canada’s population rely on natural gas for power and heat in homes, apartments, buildings, businesses, hospitals and schools. With this in mind, the Canadian Federal Government, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and the Canadian Gas Association announced the impending creation of a new Canadian government grant funding program to support the…
Mentor Works has helped thousands of small to mid-sized businesses across Canada select and access Canadian business grants and loans. On May 7th, Mentor Works’ President and Founder, Bernadeen McLeod, will visit Richter LLP in Toronto to share insight into government funding with owners and leaders of established small to mid-sized firms that manufacture and/or…
Attendees of the official launch ceremony taking place March 10th celebrated the launch of a total of 30 technology startups from the Waterloo Accelerator Centre’s s month mentorship and business acceleration program aimed at assisting engineers and scientists commercialize new products and services. Background: The Waterloo Accelerator Jump-Start Program The Accelerator Team has recruited a…
This annual event offers entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools, insight and inspiration to lead their businesses through their next stage of growth. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to connect with leaders of as many as 200 small to mid-sized tech enterprises as well as the event’s corporate sponsors. Gearing Up for Growth –Event…
The $14 billion Building in Canada Fund will be ready to accept proposals by the end of March 2014 said Prime Minister Stephen Harper while speaking to the media earlier last month. Building Canada Fund will Help Overhaul Infrastructure across Canada This latest plan to revamp parts of Canada’s aging infrastructure began with consultations with…
The 2014 Federal Budget pledged continuing support for through the Economic Action Plan’s Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives, which includes Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) Canadian business grants. IBI’s Not-for-Profit stream will fund up to 100% of project costs to a maximum of $20 million. Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) –Success Story Communitech Corporation out of…