Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Invests $180k in 4 Ontario Food Processors

Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Invests $180k in 4 Ontario Food Processors

Four Halton Region food and beverage processors have recently been announced as recipients of government funding through Growing Forward 2 Ontario. Each business accessed funding to offset a portion of costs related to technology upgrade projects; as a result, these successful applicants are expected to significantly improve productivity and competitiveness. The Growing Forward 2 Ontario…

Build in Canada Innovation Program: $267k for Water Technology

Build in Canada Innovation Program: $267k for Water Technology

FREDsense Technologies is a biotechnology firm that combines engineering and biology to develop next-generation solutions for monitoring water quality. Recently, the company developed a new innovative water technology product, the Field Ready Electrochemical Detector (FRED), which is a portable device that measures contaminants and toxins in water. The device provides test results in real time,…

Celebrate Ontario Provides $20M in Tourism Grants to Local Festivals

Celebrate Ontario Provides $20M in Tourism Grants to Local Festivals

Celebrate Ontario is an Ontario government grant intended to offset a portion of costs related to hosting large-scale events which increase tourism. Each year, the province supports first-time and recurring events that demonstrate the ability to draw attendees from inside and outside Ontario. The provincial government is investing over $20 million in tourism grants through…

Dr. Oetker Expands Production with Canadian Government Grants

Dr. Oetker Expands Production with Canadian Government Grants

Dr. Oetker is a German-based producer of baking ingredients, desserts, and frozen pizzas. The company operates in over 35 countries, with production facilities in 15, including Canada. It maintains a dominant market share here in Canada; as of 2017, Dr. Oetker’s frozen pizzas accounted for one of every three pizzas sold domestically. Until 2014, Dr….

Greenbelt Fund Awards Abate Rabbit Packers $25,000 in Business Grants

Greenbelt Fund Awards Abate Rabbit Packers $25,000 in Business Grants

Abate Rabbit Packers is a provincially-licensed meat processor located in Arthur, Ontario. Founded in 1967, the company has enjoyed many years of success and now maintains over 45 full-time employees. In addition to rabbit, its main product, Abate also offers poultry such as Cornish hen, chicken, quail, and duck. Recently, Abate Rabbit Packers received $25,000…

Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Invests over $250k in Agri-Food Businesses

Growing Forward 2 (GF2) Invests over $250k in Agri-Food Businesses

Five Ontario businesses in the food and beverage processing sector have recently been awarded over $250k through the Growing Forward 2 (GF2) program. This funding will allow the companies to update and install new equipment, increase innovation and efficiency, and potentially expand into new markets. Up to $254,093 in Ontario government funding will support business…

$99 Million in Automotive Business Funding Awarded to Linamar

$99 Million in Automotive Business Funding Awarded to Linamar

Canada’s second-largest automotive manufacturing company, Linamar, is an internationally recognized corporation with 59 plants throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Linamar provides a significant benefit to southern Ontario’s economy, employing over 25,000 workers and generating more than $6 billion in annual sales. Recently, Linamar was awarded $99 million in automotive business grants through two government…