The Ontario government has recently launched its comprehensive Youth Employment Fund (YEF) to promote employment and innovation through the creation of 25,000 new job opportunities for youth. The objective of the YEF program is to provide unemployed youth between the… Read more »
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We offer opinions and insider information that can provide a pulse on government initiatives, the health of the Canadian economy, and firsthand thoughts from Canadian business owners.
2014 Ontario Budget Tabled
The 2014-2015 Ontario fiscal budget was tabled on May 1, 2014. Among a hefty deficit for the 2013-2014 year and lower-than-expected revenues, Premier Wynne has announced plans for multi-billion dollar investments in public infrastructure and job growth. Included in these… Read more »
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… 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 »
Employee Spotlight- Samantha Hingley
Samantha Hingley is one of NorthBridge’s most dedicated and conscientious employees. She has worked at NorthBridge since last fall as a Client Manager, where she has been responsible for setting up and attending meetings with clients, researching and understanding government… Read more »
South-Western Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Funds Economic Development
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund(SWODF) supports projects that create jobs, and encourages innovation and private sector investment by funding economic development activities in south-western Ontario. If you are planning to invest in new operations, improve competitiveness or productivity, and will… Read more »
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… Read more »
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Confectionery Company Receives Funding for Hiring of Recent Graduate
NorthBridge engaged an Ontario confectionery company that was looking to hire a recent graduate from a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). The company wanted to hire an engineering undergraduate student to help with equipment installation, design, product engineering,… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Henry Foppoli
Henry Foppoli has a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and is a P.Eng. candidate. As an Engineering Manager at NorthBridge Consultants, Henry manages a team of engineers and assists clients in a wide variety of industries to improve their processes, products,… Read more »