On April 7, 2015 Mentor Works and Javelin are co-hosting a complimentary business grants webinar. The event will tackle the most popular Western Canadian government funding grants and loans including purpose, timelines, eligibility, funding amount and coverage. After attending the session presented by Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, participants will also have an…
Businesses located in southwestern Ontario have a wide array of government grants and incentives available to them, however many of these funding opportunities have strict eligibility requirements that must be met. On March 11, 2015, Mentor Works and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Economic Development department are co-hosting a complimentary workshop in Tilbury for local manufacturers…
The Ontario provincial government is actively distributing their Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs) to encourage economic growth, job creation, and innovation. Wolf Steel Ltd., a Barrie-based manufacturer of Napoleon Fireplaces, was recently awarded over $4 million in repayable Ontario government funding through the Investing in Business Growth & Productivity (IBGP) small business loan. This funding…
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…
Three medical companies located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will receive up to $2.2 million in investments in the year 2015. In an effort to continually advance and develop southern Ontario’s innovation sector, the Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) Initiative provides new entrepreneurs with a 0% interest business loan to support commercialization projects for…
Canadian businesses in and around the region of Kitchener-Waterloo should mark their calendars for an exciting funding event. On February 18, Bernadeen McLeod, President & Owner of Mentor Works, will help businesses discover government grants and loans on both the federal and provincial levels. Funding exists for a wide variety of funding initiatives, including business…
Although Mentor Works offers specialized webinars and workshops for specific strategic activities, including training, capital equipment adoption, and agriculture-related initiatives, we also strive to provide funding info in more comprehensive sections, such as the upcoming February 16, 2015 webinar. Throughout this 60-minute session, participants will gain a greater understanding of the business funding landscape, from…
Canada’s second-largest auto parts maker, Linamar, is receiving significant support from the Canadian federal and provincial governments. The Guelph-based manufacturer has committed to a $506.8 million research and development project that will lead to significant job creation and innovation within Ontario. The resulting economic impact has spurred multiple government investments to assure a successful project…
The Canadian agriculture and agri-food system (AAFS) plays a significant role in the Canadian economy. In 2012, the AAFS accounted for 6.7% of Canada’ GDP with $103.5 billion in economic activity, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Canadian government has played a role in the success of this industry through support networks, resources, and…
In autumn 2013, the Federal Government launched a five-year, $100 million western Canada funding program called the Western Innovative Initiative (WINN). This business funding initiative supports small and medium-sized businesses in western Canada who are dedicated to commercialize innovative, technology-based products, processes, and services while enabling company growth. The WINN program intends to stimulate greater…