One of the most formidable hurdles encountered by jobseekers, myself included before I found Mentor Works, is the seemingly vast disconnect between the skills we possess and the skills that prospective employers are expecting from their recruit. Reading job descriptions that require specialized skills or the dreaded “X years of experience” can be discouraging for…
Cambridge, Ontario food processor, Grand River Foods, supplies Canadian grocery stores, restaurants, and food service companies with over 200 private label food products. Their growing team, which consists of nearly 250 employees, are dedicated to providing superior quality and value for clients. With over 25 years in business, Grand River Foods has developed superior food…
Ontario agri-food processors will soon have another opportunity to apply for the Growing Forward 2 Ontario program. These Ontario government grants provide up to 35-50% of eligible project expenses to a maximum $350,000 to promote innovation, access new markets, and tackle key industry issues preventing long-term sustainability. As part of this funding amount, applicants can…
The Greenbelt Fund is a not-for-profit organization who advocates for the consumption of locally farmed and manufactured agricultural products. Financed by the Government of Ontario, the Greenbelt Fund administers government grants to organizations that increase the accessibility or consumption of local food. Ontario businesses and not-for-profit organizations may receive 50% of eligible project expenses. Not-for-profits…
Tourism has had a profound impact on Ontario’s reputation as one of the most economically successful, culturally diverse, and geographically beautiful regions on earth. By hosting large-scale tourism events, Ontario has an opportunity to bring long-term improvements and sustain this reputation. The Government of Ontario provides grants for events, festivals, and cultural organizations that host…
In 2015, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) merged under the IESO name to increase synergy between the two agencies and reduce administrative costs. During this merger, several saveONenergy incentives for business (formerly administered by OPA) were rebranded to reflect the new partnership. Businesses can now save on energy…
Ontario is a hub for innovation and investment within Canada. Hosting many of the country’s top businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and leading academic institutions, Ontario is often sought as one of the top places to conduct business around the world. A growing supply chain sector and new government policies have enhanced the growth potential of Ontario…
Canada’s youth (those aged 15-24) face significant employment challenges despite their skills and education. During December 2015, Ontario’s youth unemployment rate held at approximately 13%,more than double the unemployment rate of adults (those aged 25 to 54) and seniors (those aged 55 and older). To earn money and build skills, youth in Ontario are now…
The Organizations and Collaborations stream of Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Ontario is specifically designed to address challenges faced by the agriculture and agri-food industry within Ontario by supporting key partnerships across the province. Not-for-profits (such as industry organizations) and collaborations (partnerships involving at least two organizations, or organizations and industry or academic partners) can apply…
Northern Ontario’s keen focus on profiting from natural resources has helped and hindered the area’s economic development. While these industries have led to wide scale investment for northern Ontario, the global market for natural resources has deteriorated over recent years and has reduced the amount of incoming business investments. However, northern Ontario is slowly beginning…