NorthBridge Quoted in Globe And Mail Article on Intellijoint Surgical Inc.
Gerry Fung, Group Manager, Business Services at NorthBridge Consultants, was recently quoted as a subject matter expert on government funding in the Globe and Mail feature entitled “Entrepreneur grants give hip technology inventors a leg up” on October 28, 2014.
NorthBridge 2014 Autumn Newsletter
NorthBridge’s fall 2014 newsletter has been released. Topics covered include: Canada Jobs Grant Changes to Export Market Access trade show funding SR&ED Opportunities in the Food Industry Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Investing in Business Growth and Prosperity Fund (IBGP) Feature on Kidzpace Interactive Spooky SR&ED Projects Welcome to Jaap Siekman!
NorthBridge Featured in Food Quality and Safety
Nicolas DesRoches from NorthBridge Consultants was recently published in Food Quality and Safety. His special feature on the link between SR&ED and Quality Assurance and Food Safety addresses how quality assurance and food safety departments can help substantiate eligible SR&ED costs and project progression.
Canada Jobs Grant Open for Applications in Ontario
On March 28, 2014, Ontario signed the Ontario Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement with the federal government, which will provide Ontario with $192 million per year for employer-led training for the next six years. The Canada Jobs Grant is now accepting applications for small, medium, and large businesses and will provide up to $10,000 in government […]
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 this free seminar is to inform small to medium enterprises about the multitude of funding […]
NorthBridge to Exhibit at Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology Trade Show
NorthBridge Consultants will be exhibiting at the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) trade show in Moncton, New Brunswick from May 7-8. This biennial event attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over Canada and the US, and features the very latest equipment available to the mechanical and electrical industries. Please come check us out at booth […]
Funding for SOFII Renewed
FedDev Ontario’s Minister of State Gary Goodyear announced that non-repayable top-up contributions will be renewed to enable the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII) to continue to invest in job creation and support for businesses in south-western and south-eastern Ontario. Projects supported through both SOFII West and SOFII East qualify for interest-bearing loans […]
2014 Federal Budget – Employment and Job Creation
On February 11, 2014, the Minister of Finance, James M. Flaherty, tabled the Conservative government’s tenth federal budget. Flaherty chose to stay the course towards a balanced budget in 2015 and will rely on employment and job creation to drive economic growth. The measures introduced to foster employment include: The Canada First Research Excellence Fund, […]
Upcoming CRA Webinars on SR&ED Tax Incentive Program
Starting in January 2014, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be offering free public online webinars to provide information about the SR&ED program including eligibility criteria, eligible expenditures, and tips on how to file a SR&ED claim. Upcoming SR&ED public general information seminars are listed below: January 21, 2014, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) […]
Spring 2014 Newsletter – Creating a SR&ED Mindset, Funding for Agri, Trade Show Funding
NorthBridge Consultants’ Spring 2014 Newsletter is out! Topics covered include: Creating an SR&ED Mindset Funding for Agricultural Producers & Processors Funding for Trade Shows to Encourage International Expansion Employee Spotlight NorthBridge: More than SR&ED