The Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE) is looking to connect Ontario’s next generation of entrepreneurs with much needed start-up funding in order to help take their companies to the next level. The program is open to young entrepreneurs from the ages of 18 to 29, and provides seed financing and entrepreneurship skills training in order…
A wide range of government funding programs are periodically available to support businesses’ various strategic initiatives. However, applicants should be aware of the turnaround time on submitted applications before committing to a specific Canadian government funding program. Unlike tax credits, which focus on retroactive reimbursement, small business funding grants and loans require applicants to pre-plan…
Mentor Works is proud to continue its support of Communitech, Waterloo Region’s industry-led innovation center. Founded in 1997, Communitech supports a tech cluster of nearly 1,000 companies employing 30,000 people. Communitech supports technology-based companies at all stages of their growth and development with the goal of creating globally successful businesses. Mentor Works continues to partner…
Owners and leaders of small and medium-sized businesses operating in the food sector are invited to the Canadian Food Exporters Association’s (CFEA) complimentary information session on Funding and Insurance options for food processors co-hosted by Export Development Canada (EDC) and Mentor Works. Funding & Insurance Possibilities in the Food Industry: Event Details Date/Time: December 3rd, 2014 from…
Mentor Works will host an informational webinar on November 10th, 2014 to educate established small to medium-sized businesses on government grant funding in support of exporters. Mentor Works Government Funding Webinar: Event Details Date/ Time: November 10th from 11:30am-1:00pm Venue: Online via “GoToWebinar” Cost: Complimentary for owners and leaders of established small to medium-sized businesses that…
Alexandra (Alex) Barlow of Mentor Works will join the Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) and Export Development Canada (EDC) at Conestoga College in Cambridge, ON for an exclusive complimentary government funding for agriculture and agri-food processors workshop. Mentor Works & IFPT Funding for Food Processors Workshop: Event Details Owners and leaders of established small to…
The Community Futures Program provides existing small businesses and start-ups with up to $150,000 in financing to support growth, job creation, and regional economic diversification. This Ontario government funding program is administered by the 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across Ontario. FedDev Ontario serves Southern and Eastern Ontario through 37 regional CFDC offices, and…
Mentor Works’ Bernadeen McLeod will be meeting with industrial leaders from the Sarnia-Lambton area to discuss government support programs available to help small and medium-sized businesses. Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA) October 1st Event Details Date/ Time: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 from 7:30AM – 9AM Place: Lambton College Event Centre (former Lambton Inn) 1457 London Rd.,…
One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is, “How can I work with you?” In case you have yet to join us for a free government funding workshop or webinar, this article will aim to answer that question. Mentor Works helps you to realize the potential of government incentives, select the…
FedNor is a regional development organization focusing on helping manufacturers operating in Northern Ontario. Through a variety of government funding and support services, FedNor has played a vital role in strengthening businesses and communities across the region. CME’s Role in Offering Funding for Operational Assessments in Northern Ontario Realizing the importance of operational assessments in…