In an effort to advance the Canadian economy, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that Ontario government funding will be provided to 11 organizations that support early-stage social enterprises through the Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund. Social enterprises are organizations that apply business/commercial strategies to capitalize on improvements in social, environmental and economic fields. Social enterprises do…
Businesses have experienced a consistent rise in utility prices, creating an increased need for energy management and energy efficiency protocols. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers Canadian government grants for industrial organizations implementing systems and processes that improve baseline energy performance. NRCan is offering cost-shared assistance to companies in the industrial sector wanting to execute energy…
The Southern Ontario Defence Association (SODA) is holding an event in March 2015 to connect key players in the defence industry, as well learn of near-term-supplier/procurement opportunities. The event will focus on supply chain management and development, including sourcing new suppliers for existing platforms and potential suppliers for future platforms and procurements. Made in Canada…
Statistics Canada has issued its most recent employment stats, in which it lists the city of Guelph, Ontario as having the lowest unemployment rates in the province. Released on February 6, 2015, the findings state that January’s jobless rate in Guelph was an astonishing 5.1%. When looked at as entire country, Guelph’s unemployment rates are…
Following the late 2014 launch of the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth grant program, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) association has unveiled their new additive manufacturing network, Canada Makes. As the largest industry and trade associate in Canada, CME provides support services, resources, and incentives to ensure that Canadian manufacturers stay competitive both…
The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)’s SD Tech is offering Canadian government funding to innovators in the field of clean technologies. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply from February 18 through April 15, 2015. The SDTC Fund is Canadian government funding for small businesses developing technology that will yield positive environmental changes. The funding bridges research…
DynaIndustrial has become the premier recipient of Saskatchewan’s Canada Job Grant. The Canada Job Grant will invest $22,000 into the company, who manufactures heavy industrial custom fabrications. With the government funding grant, DynaIndustrial’s 22 employees will receive skill training and career development education. They anticipate that these implementations will result in eight promotions over the…
Recently, the Canadian Government announced several changes to the Canadian Small Business Financing Program to make it easier for small business to access funding through the program. The biggest change is that eligible companies can have up to $10M in annual revenues, up from the previous $5M. This program helps small businesses access money to…
In 2013, the Accelerator Centre (AC) in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario piloted a program, called JumpStart, to mentor startups and entrepreneurs.This year, the program receives a full launch alongside $8M in funding. The AC JumpStart program is a four-year partnership between the Accelerator Centre and three post-secondary institutions: Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier…
The BDC Young Entrepreneur Award contest is presently accepting applications from eligible Canadian entrepreneurs. Applications are open to candidates aged 18-35 in Canada seeking to expand their business through innovation. Applications are now being accepted until March 18, 2015. Two prizes are available to the contest winners. Grand Prize: $100,000 towards implementation of the entrepreneur’s…