Growing Forward 2 Ontario Small Business Grants for Processors

Growing Forward 2 Ontario Government Grants for Food Processors

Released in 2013 as a five year, $400 million agri-funding initiative, Growing Forward 2 Ontario (GF2) provides Ontario small business grants to encourage innovation, competitiveness, market development, adaptability, and industry sustainability. Agricultural and agri-food businesses can receive up to 35-50% of project costs related to innovation, strengthening supply chains, productivity, assurance systems, and other key…

Canadian government funding

How the Shift in Power Affects Canadian Government Funding

With the recent change in government, we often get questions regarding the impacts of government changes on existing funding programs available in Canada. Will the funding programs our clients accessed in the past still be available? Will pending applications still be reviewed as they were pre-election? As the Canadian Government Funding Experts, Mentor Works would…

Celebrate Ontario government grants for event marketing

Celebrate Ontario 2016 Grants for Tourism Events: Apply by Nov. 4

With its stunning landmarks and a rich culture, Ontario has long been seen as a world-class area for tourism. As a result, the province has generated a meaningful economic impact from tourism activities, such as events and attractions. In 2012, Ontarioā€™s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport reported that visitors to the province spent over…

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Canada-Ontario Job Grant: Ontario Business Grants for Training

A well-trained workforce is agile and can easily adapt to change, making beneficial decisions more quickly. Many small businesses in Ontario recognize the need to provide employee training but are hesitant to provide it due to the increased costs it requires. The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) helps reduce this cost to companies by providing government…

Canadian Government funding for Ontario

A Policy Prescription for the Next Federal Government

The 2015 federal election is arriving just as the Province of Ontario is showing signs of economic growth. Since this time last year, the province has added 67,000 jobs and leads all North American sub-national regions in attracting foreign investment ā€“ a main reason why Ontario is the leading province for economic activity across Canada….

Canadian Government funding for small business

Nearly 50% of Businesses Donā€™t Leverage Canadian Government Funding

According to a recent report from PwC, nearly 50% of all small businesses do not leverage any government funding sources. Ā At the same time, their research shows that access to funding is a key barrier to business growth. For many SMEs obtaining funding is out of reach for a variety of reasons ā€“ companies may…

Canada-British Columbia Job Grant

Workforce Training Success with Canada-British Columbia Job Grant

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this blog was accurate at the date of original posting. The program details have since changed, please see B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) for more details.Ā  Similar to the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, the Canada-British Columbia Job Grant is a small business funding opportunity that provides businesses with government funding for…

Ontario Manufacturing and Ontario Government Grants

Challenges Facing the Ontario Manufacturing Sector

In a recent publication by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) entitled ā€œManufacturing Matters in Ontarioā€ the group has identified several issues that hinder growth potential and overall success of manufacturers. As the countryā€™s largest manufacturing province, accounting for 47% of total manufacturing activity in Canada, addressing these issues is essential to having a thriving Ontario…

Canada-Ontario Job Grant Government Grants for Training

Update: Canada-Ontario Job Grants for Training Expected to Grow by 2017

The popular Canada-Ontario Job Grant has helped over 21,000 Ontario workers receive training, improve their skill sets, and help companies grow their business. The Government of Canada expects over $115M to be allocated to companies through this popular training grant by 2017. Mentor Works has helped hundreds of companies across Canada take advantage of the…

Research and development funding for small business

Alberta Tech Futures: Research and Development Funding for Business

Alberta Innovates Technology Futures offers Alberta SMEs support for research, development, and innovation. Their goal is to help build healthy, sustainable, and innovative businesses in the province. This post will focus primarily on the funding programs offered through Alberta Tech Futures, but they provide Alberta small businesses with a range of services including: Technical Services:…