OAC Engineering Design & Development Interactive Seminar & Showcase

OAC Engineering Design & Development Interactive Seminar & Showcase

This exclusive event is hosted by the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) for executives from Aerospace suppliers. The objective of this two day event is to enable Ontario small and mid-sized aerospace suppliers to advance their global market position through engineering design and development activities. OAC Engineering Design & Development Interactive –Event Details Date/Time: Wednesday March…

Qualify for Investing in Business Growth and Productivity Ontario Small Business Loans

Qualify for Investing in Business Growth and Productivity Ontario Small Business Loans

Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP) is issued by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).  IBGP is a part of the $530 million suite of programs called Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs). Small Business Loans Ontario –Funding Details IBGP small business loans offer up to $20 million of funding per…

2014 Business Funding Forecast: A Great Year to Access Government Grants & Loans

2014 Business Funding Forecast: A Great Year to Access Government Grants & Loans

Since its’ creation in August 2009 and result of partnerships with more than 5300 businesses and organizations, $1.1 billion has been invested by FedDev Ontario. This has supported additional leveraged investments at a 1:1 match with non-government sources to support businesses, organizations and communities in southern Ontario. It was a great year for our clients to…

Free Workshop:  Fund & Plan Business Growth for 2014 –Stoney Creek, ON

Free Workshop: Fund & Plan Business Growth for 2014 –Stoney Creek, ON

On January 30th, Mentor Works, the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division, and Excellence in Manufacturing (EMC) will be presenting to established small and mid-sized food and beverage sector business owners in the Hamilton-Niagara Area. Plan and Fund the Future Growth of Your Business –Event Details Date/Time:  Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 8:00am-10:30am Venue: The…

Webinar- FedDev Ontario New Funding Action Plan 2014

Webinar- FedDev Ontario New Funding Action Plan 2014

FedDev recently launched a new suite of Canadian business grants and loans called Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives worth $530 million collectively.  In response, Mentor Works is offering a string of complimentary workshops and webinars to help educate applicable businesses. Our webinars will focus on these new programs, including Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) and Investing…

Webinar: Government Funding for Agriculture and Agri-Food 2014

Webinar: Government Funding for Agriculture and Agri-Food 2014

Mentor Works has helped dozens of Canada’s fastest growing agriculture and agri-food businesses select and access government funding programs. Now, Mentor Works gives agriculture and agri-food businesses across Canada the opportunity to learn from Canada’s top government funding expert, Bernadeen McLeod. What You Will Learn From Mentor Works Agriculture and Agri-Food Webinar Funding resources are…

Financial Obstacles Challenge Female Business Owners in Canada

Financial Obstacles Challenge Female Business Owners in Canada

Female business owners and working women in high-income countries in general, have made remarkable progress compared to their counterparts a generation ago.  In the United States women in their 30’s make 4 times more than women a generation apart.  Yet for me, while women in Canada have come to represent an impressive 47% of Canadian…

BWA Round Table Exchange: Government Funding Strategies for Wood Product Manufacturers

BWA Round Table Exchange: Government Funding Strategies for Wood Product Manufacturers

Having had the privilege to assist several wood product manufacturers across Canada, Mentor Works is pleased to accept an invitation from the Bluewater Alliance of Wood Product Manufacturers to share government funding opportunities with their members. About Bluewater Alliance of Wood Product Manufacturers The Bluewater area is home to over 60 business classified as advanced…

Workshop on Funding, SR&ED, & Export Resources for Canadian Food Businesses

Workshop on Funding, SR&ED, & Export Resources for Canadian Food Businesses

Join Mentor Works, Ryan LLC, and Export Development Canada (EDC) for an exclusive complimentary workshop for agriculture and agri-food businesses in Canada.   Mentor Works has supported dozens of agriculture and agri-food businesses that have received hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars in government funding.   Within this 1.5 hour workshop you will learn how…

Investing in Business Innovation: Loans for Southern Ontario Early Stage Businesses

Investing in Business Innovation: Loans for Southern Ontario Early Stage Businesses

The Federal Agency of Economic Development for Southern Ontario (FedDev) operates the Investing in Business Innovation (IBI) as a part of the $530 million Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs).  IBI provides mentorship and entrepreneurial support to help new businesses grow and succeed. IBI small business loans support the success of new businesses in developing globally-competitive…