Eastern Ontario companies that are looking to undertake an expansion and development project should consider applying for the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF). EODF will provide non-repayable funding of up to 15% of eligible project costs to a maximum of… 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.
Employee Spotlight-Madeline Musselman
Madeline Musselman, a technical writer at NorthBridge Consultants, has a degree in English Literature and Rhetoric from the University of Waterloo. Her daily activities include sorting through client documentation and organizing the relevant information. She also assists the engineers with… Read more »
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Qualifies for EMA Trade Show Funding
NorthBridge engaged a manufacturer located in the Region of Waterloo that was looking to exhibit at two international trade shows. The company was looking to increase their export sales in the United States and to identify sales leads in two… Read more »
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… Read more »
Investing In Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP)
FedDev recently announced a new funding program called Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP). Funding will target projects that assist businesses to grow through market diversification and expanding facilities; or projects that increase adoption of new technologies and processes… Read more »
NODP Funding to support Manufacturing in Northern Ontario
The goal of the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) is to assist manufacturers to realize operational efficiencies, to grow sales, and to boost productivity while fostering new job creation. The program will provide coverage up to 30% of capital costs and… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Justin Leary
Justin Leary, a SR&ED Specialist at NorthBridge Consultants, has a Chemical Engineering degree from McMaster University where he specialized in Polymer Sciences. As a SR&ED specialist, he writes technical reports on the research and development projects clients undertake. The part… Read more »
Growing Forward 2 Implementation Intake Deadline
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a five year $417 million Ontario funding program that supports agriculture producers, processors, and companies in collaboration. The Project Implementation stream funds capital expenditures and implementation costs. Year One of the program is coming to… Read more »
EMC Seminar with Guest Speaker from NorthBridge Consultants
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, Canada’s largest manufacturing consortium, is hosting a Strategic Interest Group event on January the 23rd, 2014 (9am) at Russell Industries Corporation. Jeff Mitobe, from NorthBridge Consultants, will be providing general details about the SR&ED program as… Read more »