The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) have announced that theCME SMART Prosperity Now Program will continue to accept applicants as the program still has capacity to fund a limited number of additional projects. The Ontario government funding program is expected to remain open until May 31, 2013; this date is dependent on the number of…
In recognition of the importance of a highly skilled and adaptable workforce the Ontario government has established a Youth Jobs Strategy supported by Ontario government small business grants and loans. The comprehensive plan hopes to line up more young people from Ontario with employers who are looking for the in-demand skills that will help their…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) offers conditional government grants for hiring recent grads funding via generous wage-subsidies through a program called The Youth Internship and Coop Program. The Youth Internship and Coop Program is meant to enable private and public sector companies and organizations to hire students as co-op students or recent graduates…
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has recently established a funding program called The Infrastructure and Community Development Program (ICDP) for Northern Ontario communities and businesses. NOHFC Ontario Small Business Grants and Loans Details With the help of Government grants Ontario and small business loans Ontario ICDP provides support for projects that have the…
The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program is an Ontario small business funding grants program offered through The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). NOHFC Government Grants for Small Business Details NOHFC offers small business grants of up to $125,000 or a maximum of 50% of start-up costs to entrepreneurs interested in starting a new, for-profit business…
This month (April 2013) marked the beginning of a new program launched by the Ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism to help the nation recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will hopefully create new jobs and spur economic growth. The new “Start-Up Visa” has been designed to help make Canada the destination of choice for the world’s…
Join the Waterloo Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) and fellow sponsors for the 2nd Annual Manufacturing Summit being held May 1st, 2013 at Bingeman’s Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. The Obstacles and Opportunities Lying ahead for Manufacturers in Ontario The one day conference schedule will include panel discussions as well as keynote speeches from Ray Tanguay…
Is There a Winning Formula for Remaining Competitive in the Food Sector Today? Mentor Works Ltd., Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, along with industry experts: Bob Leonidas, President & CEO of Claridge Food Group; Mark Josephs, VP of Operations at Kisko Freezies; and Gerg Merlihan, Director of Sales at Karma Candy; invite you to this fantastic…
The Economic Action Plan 2013 announces that The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will receive an additional $225 million in Canadian government funding which will be committed to advanced research infrastructure priorities and sustaining the long-term operations of the foundation. The CFI is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the modernization of research infrastructure at Canadian…
Canadian government funding for small business through the AgriMarketing Program is a five-year (2013-2018), $341 million program offered through the Growing Forward 2 Program via Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) It consists of both government initiatives and contribution funding for industry-led projects. What is the Objective of Canadian Government Funding for AgriMarketing Program? The objective of…