For those that are unfamiliar with the event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show “CMTS 2013” is being held at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario (minutes from Toronto’s International Airport). Taking place from September 30th to October 3rd, CMTS 2013 will include the latest in machine tools, forming, fabricating technologies and state-of-the-art advancements in plant…
Northern World Entertainment Software is based out of the greater Toronto area and specializes in game development for platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also offers website development, graphic design, application development and software solutions. We spoke with Kelvin Ali, President of Operations, about his experience working with Mentor Works small business…
On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Export Development Canada (EDC) will join Mentor Works’ President and Owner, Bernadeen McLeod, for a Canadian Government Funding and Export Development Workshop in Burlington, Ontario. Access Government Grants for Small Business & Learn More about International Business Opportunities Bernadeen McLeod will present an approximately one hour long information session on…
When it comes to cabinetmaking, Columbia Cabinets is one of the most respected cabinet companies of its kind in Canada and the United States. Operating out of their high tech 100,000 square foot plant located in Abbotsford, B.C., many of Columbia’s craftsmen have over 20 years of cabinetmaking experience. Columbia Cabinets’ Engagement with Canadian Small…
Mentor Works recently had a conversation with the President of Adverdea and Webility Solutions Inc., Jamie Harsevoort. Webility/Adverdea creates sleek, appealing graphics for businesses looking to attract consumers and businesses alike. The business also provides its customers with web-based and mobile systems to help elevate their marketing success. Why did you decide to use Mentor…
By Anne Toner, Business Development Executive, Mentor Works Two of the most common challenges we encounter when helping businesses access Canadian small business grants and loans programs is timing and fit. Either they have just started an R&D project, or two months ago they bought a new piece of equipment that has enabled them to…
Business growth doesn’t just happen – it takes a great deal of work. Growing a small business requires proper planning, cash flow management and funding. Leveraging government small business grants and loans can actually help businesses avoid running into any of these potential obstacles to successful business growth. Here are 4 tips for business…
Mentor Works Ltd. will be co-hosting a workshop in conjunction with Global EMC Inc., dedicated to Ontario businesses in the high-tech and medical sectors. The half-day event will provide an interactive platform for attendees to match their strategic initiatives to available Federal and Ontario government funding programs. Canadian Government Funding Workshop Details Mentor Works Ltd….
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a non-profit organization that has helped more than 5,600 young and emerging entrepreneurs across Canada. Through small business grants, financing options and a host of start-up resources, CYBF have helped create more than 23,000 new jobs, $163.6 million in tax revenue and hundreds of millions in sales and…
Government small business grants are now available from the joint federal/provincial program, Growing Forward 2. Government Small Business Grants for Organizations & Collaborations –Project Implementation Overview Under the Growing Forward 2 Ontario program, Ontario government grants are available for Organizations and Collaborations for Project Implementation. Non-profit Organizations and Collaborations – 2 or more for-profit, not-for-profit…