Government Funding for Food Processors Co-Hosted with IFPT & Mentor Works Ltd.

Government Funding for Food Processors Co-Hosted with IFPT & Mentor Works Ltd.

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…

Startup Funding & Support: Community Futures Development Corporation

Startup Funding & Support: Community Futures Development Corporation

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…

Bernadeen McLeod Speaking at the Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance

Bernadeen McLeod Speaking at the Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance

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.,…

Mentor Works: Discover & Leverage Funding Opportunities for your Canadian Business

Mentor Works: Discover & Leverage Funding Opportunities for your Canadian Business

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…

CME-FedNor Assessments: Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario

CME-FedNor Assessments: Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario

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…

Funding, Insurance, and Financing Options for Small Business Workshop in Pickering, ON

Funding, Insurance, and Financing Options for Small Business Workshop in Pickering, ON

Join Export Development Canada (EDC), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the City of Pickering, and Mentor Works for a Free Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 from 7:30am to 9:45am at the Pickering Recreation Complex in Pickering, Ontario. Learn about Insurance products, financing options, and small business grants and loans available to help…

Maximize Funding for Digital Media with Grants, Loans & Tax Credits

Maximize Funding for Digital Media with Grants, Loans & Tax Credits

There are several options for companies engaged in developing interactive digital media products in Canada, including: Ontario government grants, Canadian small business loans, and both national & provincial tax credits. It is important to understand the difference between these funding instruments in order to maximize a digital media firm’s funding potential while improving project scope,…

FAQs: NOHFC Expansion Projects Grants for Businesses in Northern Ontario

FAQs: NOHFC Expansion Projects Grants for Businesses in Northern Ontario

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) offers a variety of grants for businesses located in, or expanding to Northern Ontario. The Business Expansion Projects funding program offers financial support for Northern Ontario businesses looking to expand operations. How much funding does the Business Expansion Projects program provide? This grants for businesses in Northern Ontario…

How to Qualify for Growing Forward 2 for Producers Project Implementation

How to Qualify for Growing Forward 2 for Producers Project Implementation

Ontario-based agri-food producers can take advantage of small business government grants for agriculture offered from the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Ontario program to implement projects that expand and grow their Ontario-based farm or production businesses. Growing Forward 2 Ontario Funding for Project Implementation The Project Implementation stream of Growing Forward 2 Ontario provides funding of…

Youth Employment Fund (YEF) Offers Ontario Employers up to $6,800 Wage Subsidy

Youth Employment Fund (YEF) Offers Ontario Employers up to $6,800 Wage Subsidy

As a part of the $295 million Youth Job Strategy, the Ontario government has teamed up with the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in order to deliver the Youth Employment Fund. The program aims to help youth between 15 and 29 years of age attain employment, with an emphasis on people living in…