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Trillium Manufacturing Network Releases Interactive Business Directory

Trillium Manufacturing Network Releases Interactive Business Directory

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The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing (also referred to as the Trillium Manufacturing Network) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ontario’s manufacturing industry. Funded through the Canadian federal and provincial governments, the Trillium Manufacturing Network is uniquely focused on helping Ontario manufacturers grow through mentorship and collaborative research opportunities. Recently, the organization was awarded…

Event: Accelerating the Growth of Canadian Food Processors – April 25

Event: Accelerating the Growth of Canadian Food Processors – April 25

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Food and beverage processing is Canada’s second largest manufacturing sector, accounting for 17% of the country’s annual manufacturing shipments. With more than 190 countries serving as export destinations for these products, Canadian firms are well positioned for international growth. With foreign demand continuing to increase, businesses should take advantage of new opportunities becoming available. Fortunately…

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Toronto Export Workshop: Mar 21-22

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Toronto Export Workshop: Mar 21-22

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Toronto-based businesses have a phenomenal opportunity when it comes to exporting products internationally. There are government funding programs and other resources available to companies of all sizes and industries; the key is knowing how to access them. Many of the hurdles businesses must face to export their products globally can be minimized through the development…

Discover Canadian Government Grant Funding – Events in June 2015

Discover Canadian Government Grant Funding – Events in June 2015

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Mentor Works has been hard at work over the last month to help connect small businesses with Canadian government grant funding opportunities. In an ongoing effort to be as accessible to you, we are pleased to offer a variety of small business funding workshops and webinars that provide specific details for Ontario small business grants…

Apply by June 19! Spin Master Innovation Fund for Startups

Apply by June 19! Spin Master Innovation Fund for Startups

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As the Spin Master Innovation Fund manages its fifth consecutive round, Futurpreneur Canada and widely known toy company Spin Master Ltd. are collaborating to help startups who have been in operation for under 12 months. Also in association with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the Spin Master Innovation Fund will provide successful applicants…

Ontario Aerospace Council – June 24 Event on Funding Opportunities; Ontario Small Business Grants

Ontario Aerospace Council – June 24 Event on Funding Opportunities; Ontario Small Business Grants

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On June 24th, the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) will continue its “Show Me the Money Series” of seminars. This morning breakfast seminar will help companies within the aerospace industry to learn about funding opportunities including Ontario small business grants and loans. Whether you have a specific project in mind which requires funding, or you would…

New Business Exchange/ Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario

New Business Exchange/ Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario

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Small business incubators aim to provide a sophisticated mix of business support services, office space, and access to funding in order to help improve success rates of small businesses. In fact, the Canadian Association of Business Incubators (CABI) cites a report claiming: “The average survival rate of companies in Canada that go through business incubation has been…

FedDev Ontario Celebrates Innovative Healthcare Solutions in London & Toronto

FedDev Ontario Celebrates Innovative Healthcare Solutions in London & Toronto

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The first phase of the Investing in Business Innovation Canadian business grants and loans program is positioned to make a big impact on small businesses in southern Ontario, including most recently healthcare solutions businesses in London and Toronto. London Ontario Cancer Treatment Receives Backing from FedDev Ontario and Venture Capital Trillium Therapeutics Incorporated was the…

Gearing Up for Growth in London, ON –March 25th, 2014

Gearing Up for Growth in London, ON –March 25th, 2014

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This annual event offers entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools, insight and inspiration to lead their businesses through their next stage of growth.  Additionally, attendees will have the chance to connect with leaders of as many as 200 small to mid-sized tech enterprises as well as the event’s corporate sponsors. Gearing Up for Growth –Event…