NorthBridge Consultants’ Canadian Business Blog is dedicated to bringing businesses news and information to help companies identify and access the most appropriate government funding programs.

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.

Ontario’s Debt Downgrade

On Thursday, Moody’s announced that it was dropping Ontario’s debt rating from Aa-1 to Aa-2, which affects $202 billion in debt securities.  Moody’s cites Ontario’s growing debt burden and its challenges to limit spending as the primary reasons behind this… Read more »

U.S. Announces National Bioeconomy Blueprint

The biotechnology sector has been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a national bioeconomy plan by the Obama administration that is expected to be released today.  The White House blueprint intends to spur development of renewable resources such as crops and… Read more »

Private Equity Firm Focuses on Management Buyouts

With the manufacturing economy still recovering from the last recession, corporate financing is difficult to come by.   Many owners of small- to medium-sized manufacturers are looking for exit strategies, and may be hard-pressed to find one, because few financing options exist. NorthSpring Capital… Read more »

A Third Industrial Revolution Will Take Manufacturing Digital

The Economist featured a special report on manufacturing and innovation.  According to Paul Markillie, as manufacturing goes digital, smaller runs and massive customizations will be the key to customer satisfaction.  The reshoring of manufacturing into North America may be driven by several factors, including:… Read more »