Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Awards $3.4M in Grants

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Awards $3.4M in Grants

Two companies in Northern Ontario have received Northern Ontario government funding for strategic business growth projects. AirSuite in Thunder Bay and Canadore College in North Bay will be moving forward with projects that help promote and stimulate economic development initiatives for the province. A combined total of $3,380,000 has been awarded to two businesses through…

Oil Sands Innovation Challenge Awards $71M in GHG Technology Grants

Oil Sands Innovation Challenge Awards $71M in GHG Technology Grants

Nine oil sands producers in Alberta, Canada have been awarded with Alberta government funding. The companies chosen to receive cleantech grants had projects dedicated to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) at a competitive cost using advanced innovative technology. In turn, these projects will be help increase the global competitiveness of Alberta’s oil sands industry. Emissions Reduction…

SWODF Awards Four Manufacturers $2.7M in Business Development Grants

SWODF Awards Four Manufacturers $2.7M in Business Development Grants

Two manufacturers in Cambridge and two in Kitchener have recently been awarded business expansion grants from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). The companies will use their Ontario government funding to drive economic growth for the province by purchasing and upgrading equipment, expanding facilities to increase production, and supporting over 330 jobs. The Southwestern Ontario…

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) Supports Five Manufacturers

Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) Supports Five Manufacturers

Five manufacturers in eastern Ontario have recently been awarded business expansion grants. These companies will use Ontario government funding for building/renovating production plants, purchasing more efficient equipment, and expanding their market reach. As a result, the businesses will improve their overall productivity by providing more products and services, as well as by retaining and creating…

SWODF Awards $5.5M in Business Expansion Grants to Three Manufacturers

SWODF Awards $5.5M in Business Expansion Grants to Three Manufacturers

Two manufacturers in Woodstock, Ontario and one in Ayr, Ontario have recently been awarded business expansion grants. The three companies will use their Ontario government funding to drive economic growth for the province by creating and retaining jobs, expanding production facilities, and investing in innovative equipment. The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) has invested a…

Jobs and Prosperity Fund Awards Dr. Oetker Canada $7M in Grants

Jobs and Prosperity Fund Awards Dr. Oetker Canada $7M in Grants

Dr. Oetker Canada is the Canadian division of the Oetker Group, an international food and foodservices corporation. The organization operates in 35 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with its main headquarters in Germany. Its Canadian operations are headed in Mississauga, Ontario and its sole manufacturing facility, dedicated to making oven-ready frozen pizzas is…

Jobs and Prosperity Fund (JPF) Awards ArcelorMittal Dofasco $22.7M

Jobs and Prosperity Fund (JPF) Awards ArcelorMittal Dofasco $22.7M

Hamilton, ON-based ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Canada’s largest steel producer and a leader of advanced manufacturing in North America. They are the city’s biggest private sector employer and ship over 4.5 million net tons of high-quality flat carbon steel every year. ArcelorMittal Dofasco partners with top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction companies to develop lighter, stronger,…

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Awards $400k to Niagara Brewery

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Awards $400k to Niagara Brewery

Silversmith Brewing Company is an independently owned craft brewery in Niagara, Ontario situated among fruit farms, vineyards, and wineries. The brewery and beer hall operate out of a rustic and charming 1890s church, providing a unique space for visitors to enjoy brewery tours, food, entertainment, and high-quality beers, including the award-winning Black Lager. Silversmith Brewing…

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Supports Five Manufacturers

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Supports Five Manufacturers

Five Chatham-Kent, Ontario manufacturers have recently been awarded business expansion grants. Each awarded company will use its Ontario government funding to purchase new equipment and become more productive. As a result, they will increase capacity, provide new products and services, and expand the number of workers at their facilities. The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund awarded…

Lessons Learned from Generational Diversity in the Workplace

Lessons Learned from Generational Diversity in the Workplace

Today’s workforce reflects many cross generations working together. These include: The Silent Generation (1925-1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1976), Millennials (1977-1995), and Generation Z (1996 and later). While each of these groups bring beneficial skills to the workplace, there tends to be differences in workforce behaviours between the oldest and the youngest generations, particularly…