RBC has recently announced free monthly business advice and networking sessions. Providing local business executives with the insights they need in order to become more successful, RBC has gathered speakers with a wealth of information to address your unique business concerns. Included in this series, Bernadeen McLeod of Mentor Works will be discussing government grants…
On a beautiful cloudless sunny day, we packed our gear early in the morning and eagerly awaited the transportation vehicle. Today was a special day. We were planning on diving in one of the most magnificent cave systems in the world; the Cenotes of the Riviera Maya. We were a diverse group comprised of myself,…
What does it take to be a machine shop Top Shop? Adopting lean practices? Working in a highly specialized niche? Being flexible to produce a variety of products? Cost leadership? More importantly how do you get to be a Top Shop if you aren’t already? In this post I review some strategies for becoming a…
Status of Women Canada and WBE Canada are holding a full day event on March 10, 2015, which will attract 150+ procurement professionals from leading corporations, government agencies, partner organizations, and suppliers. This event’s theme is “Prepare To Profit” and will prepare attendees for growth through the adoption of new tools, support systems, techniques, connections,…
This Canadian government grant for hiring offers a maximum of $12,000 in funding to support the hiring of a recent graduate to an environmental science position for at least 6 months. While the program will fund multiple candidates, there is a maximum of one candidate per project. Internships funded through this program must be completed…
Does your not-for-profit support economic development in your community or region? The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)’s Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) government funding program should be of interest to you. FedDev Ontario believes that developing economic diversity will help Southern Ontario communities create sustainable, stable economies, especially for communities currently…
In the fall of 2013, FedDev Ontario launched a series of new funding programs through the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPIs). This five-year plan has strategic government funding programs aimed at increasing the diversity and profitability of Southern Ontario’s economy. The Investing in Commercialization Partnerships (ICP) program is focused on encouraging the development of business-led…
Investing in Regional Diversification (IRD) is a new program offered through FedDev’s Ontario 2013 Action Plan. This program is a non-repayable Canadian government grant, which covers 50% of project costs up to a maximum of $20 million. The remaining 50% must be provided as a cash contribution. IRD Government Grants Canada for Not-For-Profits -Program Focus…
The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a well-established program known for its contribution toward developing technological solutions that address climate change as well as clean water, air, and land. On behalf of the Federal government of Canada, SDTC finances & supports late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technology through research and development funding….
The Cultural Strategic Investment Fund provides business funding grants to arts, cultural industries, heritage, public library organizations and public libraries who undertake eligible cultural projects. Ontario Government Funding Program This grant funding for business supports projects that are strategic, benefit the culture sector and are innovative. Through this initiative, we will be directly helping to…