The Southern Ontario Defence Association (SODA) is holding an event in March 2015 to connect key players in the defence industry, as well learn of near-term-supplier/procurement opportunities. The event will focus on supply chain management and development, including sourcing new suppliers for existing platforms and potential suppliers for future platforms and procurements. Made in Canada…
If you are interested in learning about Canadian business grants and loans to help grow and innovate, our Mentor Works team is quite active in the month of February. Bernadeen McLeod and Laura Hunter Mather will be presenting and attending events throughout the month. If you plan on attending any of these events, please be…
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…
Canadian businesses in and around the region of Kitchener-Waterloo should mark their calendars for an exciting funding event. On February 18, Bernadeen McLeod, President & Owner of Mentor Works, will help businesses discover government grants and loans on both the federal and provincial levels. Funding exists for a wide variety of funding initiatives, including business…
Although Mentor Works offers specialized webinars and workshops for specific strategic activities, including training, capital equipment adoption, and agriculture-related initiatives, we also strive to provide funding info in more comprehensive sections, such as the upcoming February 16, 2015 webinar. Throughout this 60-minute session, participants will gain a greater understanding of the business funding landscape, from…
The Canadian agriculture and agri-food system (AAFS) plays a significant role in the Canadian economy. In 2012, the AAFS accounted for 6.7% of Canada’ GDP with $103.5 billion in economic activity, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Canadian government has played a role in the success of this industry through support networks, resources, and…
Halton Region is set to host the 2015 annual Halton Region Agricultural Forum on Thursday, January 29, 2015 starting at 6:30pm. This free event is open to farmers, food processors, other agri-product processors, and related associations & organizations to connect and gain insight on the industry, including a speaking session from Mentor Works on agriculture…
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association surveyed over 800 businesses last year as part of their 2014 Management Issues Survey to determine top management issues. The results were very clear: 47% of respondents indicated that the “availability of skilled labour” is a strong factor in making investment decisions with 45% declaring that labour shortages…
With 2015 now upon us, our team at Mentor Works is eager to network with the Canadian business community through a number of excellent upcoming events. From startup events to agricultural forums, January is shaping up to be a great start to the New Year. Join Mentor Works at these events to learn how your…
Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, and Six S Partners’ President, John Preiditsch, are holding a free 45-minute online informational session via GoToWebinar on Tuesday, December 9th from 3:00pm-3:45pm to educate business owners on how they can take advantage of the Canada Job Grant funding for training program. Free Canada Job Grant Informational Webinar:…