‘Open Doors’ Small Business Funding for Training CNC Machinists

‘Open Doors’ Small Business Funding for Training CNC Machinists

The manufacturing landscape in Ontario is rapidly changing. Intelligent, skilled youth in the province are moving away from careers in manufacturing to pursue other industries which have a need for their abilities. As a result, manufacturers are finding difficulty in effectively filling open positions within their organization. In response to this, the Ontario Manufacturing Learning…

CME Path2Work Program – Connect with International Manufacturing Employees

CME Path2Work Program – Connect with International Manufacturing Employees

The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) association recognizes that some businesses in Canada are struggling to find the skilled labourers that they need to continue growth and expansion. Other businesses are turning to advanced technologies as a tactic to stay competitive in international markets. In response to this growing need, Path2Work has been developed to…

CME CertWORK+ Provides National Manufacturing Worker Certifications

CME CertWORK+ Provides National Manufacturing Worker Certifications

The Canadian manufacturing sector has identified a great need for national levels certifications for their shop floor workers and management in order to validate industry labour quality standards. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) have developed a solution. CertWORK+, is available now as the first national standards and certification…

CME’s Export Success Program Series Summer 2015

CME’s Export Success Program Series Summer 2015

­­­Are you an established or new exporter that is looking to gain an international advantage? The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is looking to help by providing businesses with professional development opportunities through their Export Success Program. In association with Export Development Canada (EDC), CME will be holding learning sessions throughout the summer that…

CME Canada Makes: New Additive Manufacturing Network

CME Canada Makes: New Additive Manufacturing Network

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…

Attend the CME SMART $100K Equipment Grant Info Webinar

Attend the CME SMART $100K Equipment Grant Info Webinar

Southern Ontario manufacturers focused on exporting outside of Canada should take note of a newly launched grant. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is providing established manufacturing businesses with funding to support the assessment and adoption of advanced technologies. Interested in learning more? Register for our free upcoming informational CME SMART Advanced Technologies for…

Exporter Confidence Slips in 2014: EDC Report

Exporter Confidence Slips in 2014: EDC Report

According to a report released by Export Development Canada (EDC), exporter confidence for Canadian businesses fell in 2014. Their report measured how Canadian exporters and investors are feeling about international and foreign business opportunities in the next six months. The data is collated and measured with the Trade Confidence Index (TCI), which summarizes the state…

CME SMART $100K Business Funding Grants for Southern Ontario Manufacturers

CME SMART $100K Business Funding Grants for Southern Ontario Manufacturers

Please Note: The CME SMART ATGG program is now closed. Please explore active government funding programs. The Canadian Manufacturers & Exports (CME) association has announced the launch of the CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth program, specifically to help southern Ontario manufacturers assess and adopt new technologies to enable export expansion. CME expects approximately…

Northern Ontario Manufactures Supported with up to $15,000 in Grants for Process Assessments

Northern Ontario Manufactures Supported with up to $15,000 in Grants for Process Assessments

The region of northern Ontario covers nearly 90% of the province, however its population of 786,000 represents just over 6% of the provincial population according to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census. As a result, the Ontario provincial government has released a number of small business funding grants and loans specifically for northern Ontario SMEs, including…

Meet and Network with the Mentor Works Team in December 2014

Meet and Network with the Mentor Works Team in December 2014

The Holiday season is nearly upon us; don’t miss your chance to come out and meet the Mentor Works team before 2014 has expired. In addition to Government Funding Workshops and Webinars scheduled for this month, Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, and Business Development Executive, Alexandra (Alex) Barlow, will also be present at…