On November 24, 2014, Industry Minister James Moore announced $9 million in funding to help southern Ontario manufacturers develop their businesses through innovation, job growth, and competition on a global scale. One way to help export-oriented manufacturers stay competitive globally… Read more »
Alternative Financing Seminar: A Great Success
Our Alternative Financing Seminar took place September 18 in Cambridge, ON at the Four Points by Sheraton. The seminar was a great success with many in attendance eager to learn more about alternative financing for their small to medium sized… Read more »
Upcoming Seminar: Alternative Financing Options for Small-To-Medium Sized Businesses
Is an investment in capital equipment, building expansion, workforce development, or innovation part of your expansion strategy? If so, then there are a multitude of government funding and private sector financing options that we recommend you explore. The purpose of… Read more »
Western Innovation Initiative Returns
The Western Innovative Initiative (WINN) will return in the fall of 2014 with a second round of funding. The five-year, $100 million federal funding initiative lists the following objectives: Commercialize innovative technology-based products, processes and services; Stimulate greater private sector… Read more »
Northern Ontario Development Program Funds Innovation
Small to medium sized companies located in Northern Ontario that are looking to invest in innovative projects that will lead to commercialization should consider the Innovation stream of the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). This repayable fund focuses on increasing innovation,… Read more »
OIDMTC Supports Development of Interactive Digital Media in Ontario
The Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) is a refundable tax credit that supports the development of interactive digital media in Ontario. The tax credit funds 40% of eligible labour, marketing, and distribution costs. The maximum contribution per project… Read more »
New Innovation Initiative to Support SMEs in Western Canada
Small to medium sized companies in Western Canada can receive funding from the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN), recently announced by Western Economic Development Canada. The WINN program will be releasing application information starting November 9, 2013. The WINN program spans… Read more »
Canada’s Performance in Innovation
Ottawa based think tank, The Conference Board, released a series of reports called “How Canada Performs: A Report Card on Canada,” which assesses Canada’s quality of life in comparison to other countries. Canada receives grades of “B” in the majority… Read more »
Canadian Manufacturing Outlook 2012: Optimism
A recent study indicates a sense of optimism within Canada’s manufacturing sector. The survey, “Canadian Manufacturing Outlook 2012: Push and Pull – Reducing Costs and Investing in Innovation,” is based on input from senior Canadian manufacturing executives and indicates a… Read more »