In fall 2013, The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) released new government funding initiatives for Ontario businesses. The Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) was developed to provide financial assistance to businesses in manufacturing that are lagging behind and lacking competitiveness with respect to innovation, information and communications technology (ICT) adoption, productivity and…
On September 24, 2014, Mentor Works and Grant Thornton LLP will provide insight to leaders and owners of established small to medium-sized businesses on Canadian government funding and tax incentives via a free workshop in Markham, Ontario. Canadian Government Funding and Tax Advisory Workshop: Event Details Location/ Venue: Markham Convergence Centre, 7271 Warden Ave., Markham,…
Join Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod and John Brown of Javelin Technologies to learn more about federal and provincial government grants and loans available to small to medium-sized businesses in Canada. Free Canadian Government Grants and loans for Capital Investments Webinar: Event Details Date/ Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM (EDT)…
Mentor Works Ltd and International Food Marketing (IFM) Alliance of Canada are offering a free Canadian government funding workshop to owners and leaders of small to mid-sized businesses in the Markham, Ontario area. The purpose of the workshop is to educate the small business community about government grants and loans available through provincial and federal…
Starting a small business is Northern Ontario is a great idea as there is no shortage of funding programs available to small business operating in the region –in addition to what is available to other Ontario businesses. Recently, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has announced several new government funding programs, including the NOHFC…
The first phase of the Investing in Business Innovation Canadian business grants and loans program is positioned to make a big impact on small businesses in southern Ontario, including most recently healthcare solutions businesses in London and Toronto. London Ontario Cancer Treatment Receives Backing from FedDev Ontario and Venture Capital Trillium Therapeutics Incorporated was the…
In order to stay competitive in the modern business economy, companies must invest in R&D activities and adopt new technologies. Most companies incorporated in Canada have the opportunity to receive financing for these activities via the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)’s Working Capital Loan. This long-term financing option complements businesses’ existing line of credit…
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) is working in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to support a competitive, sustainable and innovative agri-food and agri-products sector. The Growing Forward 2 Ontario Government Funding Initiative has set aside $417 million of funding over the next five years to assist producers, processors, and organizations…
Whether or not you were happy with the results of the most recent provincial election there is something every business owner in the province should know… Hundreds of millions in government funding dollars are on the way to Ontario businesses. Will you claim your share? Mentor Works’ top government funding experts will be in Eastern…
Last year’s event was a huge success as we attracted over 400 life science entrepreneurs, medical device manufacturers, health service providers, and investors. This year’s 2014 MedEdge Summit, “Experience the Journey: Innovations in Personalized Medicine,” is expected to surpass last year’s results and will prove to be a great opportunity to meet and interact with…