Canadian Government Funding Workshop April 16th in Trenton, Ontario

Canadian Government Funding Workshop April 16th in Trenton, Ontario

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,…

Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream 2014 Deadlines

Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream 2014 Deadlines

The Canada Media Fund, a low interest loan for digital media companies, has announced its deadlines for all three segments of the Experimental Stream for 2014. We have discussed the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream in the past, so please refer to our Canada Media Fund Overview Blog for more general information on the program….

Free Workshop for Established SME’s with Richter LLP in Toronto, May 7th, 2014

Free Workshop for Established SME’s with Richter LLP in Toronto, May 7th, 2014

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…

Gearing Up for Growth in London, ON –March 25th, 2014

Gearing Up for Growth in London, ON –March 25th, 2014

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…

Ontario Independent Meat Processors Presents: OIMP Industry Day 2014

Ontario Independent Meat Processors Presents: OIMP Industry Day 2014

‘Supporting a Sustainable and Profitable Meat Industry’ Join Mentor Works and other leading meat & poultry industry experts on Friday March 28th to listen to business critical presentations on the sustainability and profitability of the meat industry in today’s environment. OIMP & Mentor Works Canadian Government Funding & Small Business Resources for Meat & Poultry…

Learn about Government Funding at FABTECH Canada Event: March 19th

Learn about Government Funding at FABTECH Canada Event: March 19th

Mentor Works and Six S Partners will be at FABTECH Canada in Toronto on March 19th offering free informational sessions on ERP implementation upgrades and implementations and Canadian business grants and loans available from federal and provincial sources. Canadian Government Grants and Loans for Manufacturers –Event Details Location: Toronto Congress Centre, Room 4, 650 Dixon…

How to Apply for the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream

How to Apply for the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream

The Canada Media Fund is a not-for-profit organization that supports Canada’s innovative digital media content and software producers with business loans funding up to 75% or $400K to a maximum $1 million depending on the project focus. The Experimental Stream supports the development, production and promotion of innovative, interactive content intended for use in Canadian…

Peterborough, Sudbury & Niagara Create Jobs & Drive Growth through Gov’t Funding

Peterborough, Sudbury & Niagara Create Jobs & Drive Growth through Gov’t Funding

A few key cities in Ontario have been early recipients of Ontario government grants and loans programs aiming to develop local communities by helping small businesses expand and adding jobs. Flying Colours Corp of Peterborough received funding through Eastern Ontario Development Fund, while IBS and Northwest Fudge Factory took advantage of funding through NOHFC, and…

Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF): Government Funding for R&D

Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF): Government Funding for R&D

The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) is a government funding for research and development loan program dispersed through Industry Canada, focused on supporting Canadian businesses that help advance Canada’s capabilities in fuel-efficient automotive technologies while reducing greenhouse gases. Automotive Innovation Fund Canadian Government Funding for R&D: Background Information The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) began in 2008,…

Canada Media Fund (CMF) Loan for Interactive & Innovative Digital Media Projects

Canada Media Fund (CMF) Loan for Interactive & Innovative Digital Media Projects

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is a funding initiative that provides loans for small business who are involved in innovative and cutting-edge Canadian interactive digital media content. For 2013-2014, CMF has $360.7 million in funding to support the Canadian television and digital media industries through two streams of funding: the Experimental Stream and the Convergent…