Employee Spotlight: Nesma Hashem
Nesma Hashem was one of two new technical writers to join NorthBridge last month, and she has already made significant contributions to our team. As a technical writer working with the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, her job entails writing technical narratives and preparing supporting documentation for research and development projects. She has […]
Happy Easter from NorthBridge Consultants!
Many are familiar with the history of Easter, as the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead which follows the forty-day period of fasting known as Lent. However, many may not be aware of the complex way in which the day on which Easter falls is chosen. Unlike most holidays in […]
Employee Spotlight: Kate Hendriks
Since joining the NorthBridge Consultants technical writing department in October, Kate Hendriks has been a major asset to our team. Her principal role consists of writing and editing SR&ED project narratives and organizing SR&ED project work histories, and she has written for a number of industries, ranging from metalforming and plastics to food processing. She […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from NorthBridge Consultants!
With spring just around the corner, many people across Canada will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today. Born in Roman Britain, St. Patrick was kidnapped at sixteen by Irish raiders and spent six years in captivity in Ireland. Following his release, St. Patrick converted to Christianity and returned to the Emerald Isle as a missionary. […]
Employee Spotlight: Jamie Fernandez
Jamie Fernandez joined our Client Management team in October, and his combination of enthusiasm and professionalism has made him a welcome addition to the NorthBridge team. As a Client Manager, Jamie’s role is to set up and attend meetings with clients to identify the government funding options that best suit the needs of their businesses. […]
Employee Spotlight: Nhuan Vuong
Nhuan Vuong joined NorthBridge in October and has already made major contributions to our team. As a technical writer, his job includes writing project narratives for SR&ED applications as well as applications for government grants, loans, and other tax credits. Recently, his focus has been on the Export Market Access (EMA) program and ensuring his […]
The SR&ED Champion
Many companies who perform work that is eligible for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program choose not to participate due to time constraints. It is one of the ironies of the SR&ED program that the very companies that are pushing the technological envelope are often so busy innovating that they don’t have time […]
Employee Spotlight: Jeff Mitobe
As an Engineering Manager at our Cambridge office, Jeff Mitobe manages a team of engineers and technical writers and assists clients in a number of industries translate complex technical processes into fully formed and articulated research and experimental development projects. Jeff holds a BASc in Engineering Chemistry and a BSc in Biology from Queen’s University. […]
Youth Employment Fund Helps Connect Employers with Skilled Young Workers
Through the provincial Youth Employment Fund (YEF), employers in Ontario can receive up to $6,800 to offset training and wage costs linked to a job placement for a young person. To be eligible for this hiring incentive funding, employers must be licensed to operate in Ontario and be compliant with health and safety and employment […]
IBGP Supports Economic Growth and Job Creation in Southern Ontario
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southern Ontario that have 15 to 1,000 employees and are looking to expand their markets and facilities, improve productivity, or increase business capacity globally should consider taking advantage of the Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP) loan program, administered by FedDev Ontario. IBGP offers a repayable contribution to […]