Although Mentor Works offers specialized webinars and workshops for specific strategic activities, including training, capital equipment adoption, and agriculture-related initiatives, we also strive to provide funding info in more comprehensive sections, such as the upcoming February 16, 2015 webinar. Throughout this 60-minute session, participants will gain a greater understanding of the business funding landscape, from…
Canada’s second-largest auto parts maker, Linamar, is receiving significant support from the Canadian federal and provincial governments. The Guelph-based manufacturer has committed to a $506.8 million research and development project that will lead to significant job creation and innovation within Ontario. The resulting economic impact has spurred multiple government investments to assure a successful project…
The Canadian agriculture and agri-food system (AAFS) plays a significant role in the Canadian economy. In 2012, the AAFS accounted for 6.7% of Canada’ GDP with $103.5 billion in economic activity, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Canadian government has played a role in the success of this industry through support networks, resources, and…
Halton Region is set to host the 2015 annual Halton Region Agricultural Forum on Thursday, January 29, 2015 starting at 6:30pm. This free event is open to farmers, food processors, other agri-product processors, and related associations & organizations to connect and gain insight on the industry, including a speaking session from Mentor Works on agriculture…
The Youth Employment Fund (YEF) was created to help youth find gainful employment within Ontario. Ontario businesses can utilize YEF for up to $6800 in grant funding towards the hiring of a youth, aged 15-29, for a 4-6 month period. Additionally, candidates will receive up to $1000 directly to assist with the transition into the…
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association surveyed over 800 businesses last year as part of their 2014 Management Issues Survey to determine top management issues. The results were very clear: 47% of respondents indicated that the “availability of skilled labour” is a strong factor in making investment decisions with 45% declaring that labour shortages…
The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) has helped businesses across Canada improve their commitment to internal research and development, allowing some businesses to use their business funding grants for R&D each year. IRAP continues to evolve their programs around the needs of the business community, as seen in the launch of the Business Innovation Access…
With 2015 now upon us, our team at Mentor Works is eager to network with the Canadian business community through a number of excellent upcoming events. From startup events to agricultural forums, January is shaping up to be a great start to the New Year. Join Mentor Works at these events to learn how your…
Please Note: The CME SMART ATGG program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exports (CME) association has announced the launch of the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth program, specifically to help southern Ontario manufacturers assess and adopt new technologies to enable export expansion. CME expects approximately…
The region of northern Ontario covers nearly 90% of the province, however its population of 786,000 represents just over 6% of the provincial population according to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census. As a result, the Ontario provincial government has released a number of small business funding grants and loans specifically for northern Ontario SMEs, including…