Changes to the Export Market Access Program
Last week, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) enacted a series of changes to the Export Market Access (EMA) program, which provides funding for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario looking to develop export sales in foreign markets. Companies that have taken advantage of this program in the past […]
EMA Supports the Development of Export Sales in Foreign Markets
Small to medium-sized enterprises in Ontario that are looking to develop export sales in foreign markets should take advantage of the Export Market Access (EMA) cost-sharing grant, a $5 million initiative jointly sponsored by the Ontario government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. EMA will cover up to 50% of eligible costs in four specified […]
Canada Job Grant 2014
It’s been a long time coming, but it appears that the country is finally ready for the Canada Job Grant to take off. As of July 7th, Newfoundland and Labrador signed off on the program, becoming the last of the provinces to signify their support for the initiative. The $300 million training plan is the […]
Start-Up Companies and Government Funding
Start-up companies are a popular topic of conversation these days, especially in Southwestern Ontario. There are many resources for these new companies including government funding and tax credit programs. It is critical that these companies are made aware of programs and services that can help them reach their business objectives. The Scientific Research & Experimental […]
Western Innovation Initiative Returns
The Western Innovative Initiative (WINN) will return in the fall of 2014 with a second round of funding. The five-year, $100 million federal funding initiative lists the following objectives: Commercialize innovative technology-based products, processes and services; Stimulate greater private sector investments in commercialization activities; Increase the number of jobs for highly qualified personnel in Western […]
Revisiting the Jobs and Prosperity Fund
It is abundantly clear by now that Ontario is in the midst of a job crisis. Despite vastly different campaign platforms, each candidate in this year’s provincial election agreed that job creation was a top priority. Marred by controversy, the Liberal party’s proposed budget was shot down by the opposition earlier this year. But now, the […]
ICTC Career Connect Now Closed
All funding for the 2014-2015 round of the ICTC Career Connect Program has now been allocated. The program, which is aimed to help connect employers with unemployed or underemployed Information and Communications Technology graduates, helped 100 job seekers this year. If your business is looking to hire new talent, there is an array of hiring […]
ICTC Connects New Grads With Valuable Industry Experience
It’s graduation season again! For the past month, thousands of talented youth across the country have been taking that long-anticipated journey across the stage at their college or university convocations. With their diplomas in hand, these vivacious young men and women are in search of jobs that will allow them to put their skills to […]
Northern Ontario Development Program Funds Innovation
Small to medium sized companies located in Northern Ontario that are looking to invest in innovative projects that will lead to commercialization should consider the Innovation stream of the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). This repayable fund focuses on increasing innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in Northern Ontario. The key sectors are biotechnology, mining and forestry, agri-food, […]
Funding Announcement: ICTC Career Connect
The Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC) has just announced that they are currently accepting applications for their 2014-2015 Career Connect initiative. The ICTC Career Connect program connects employers with post-secondary graduates in an information and communications technology (ICT) field. The council offers up to $18,000 to subsidize up to 50% of the eligible participant’s […]