Success of EMC’s Food, Beverage, and Bio Sector Event in Mississauga
NorthBridge Consultants presented at Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium’s Food, Beverage, and Bio Sector event at Mississauga Civic Centre on Tuesday, June the 16th. The event was well attended by Agri-Food manufacturers and all the attendees left with new knowledge to bring back to their companies. Jen Mahon, our VP of Operations, and Gerry Fung, our […]
Upcoming Pack-EX Toronto Trade Show
The Pack-EX Toronto trade show is taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre from June 16th to June 18th, 2015 in Etobicoke, Ontario. There will be information seminars conducted by industry experts on topics such as 3D printing, industrial automation, and integrated quality management. This trade show is an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase […]
The 2015 Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP)
Over the next five years, the Government of Canada proposes to invest $100 million to develop the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP). The program is designed to support Canadian automotive suppliers that are looking to develop commercially viable, ground-breaking products that meet new emission, safety, and fuel efficiency standards. Through the ASIP, small- to medium-sized […]
Funding to Develop and Commercialize Innovative Products and Services
Through the Business Innovation Access Program (BIAP), initiated by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs), in particular small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are eligible for grants to assist in the development and commercialization of innovative products and services. The objective of this federal program is to […]
Upcoming Funding Seminar for the Agri-Food Sector
On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., NorthBridge Consultants and Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is hosting a free seminar in Mississauga, Ontario, to help companies in the agri-food sector better understand government funding programs and Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits, and especially how multiple government funding programs […]
Funding to Support Economic Development in Eastern Ontario
In rural-based communities in eastern Ontario, aboriginal-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and legal commercial enterprises can receive up to $100,000 per annum, or a maximum of 50% eligible expenditures, from the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) to create new businesses or expand existing businesses as well as foster community-based initiatives for local community growth. Several expenditures […]
Employee Spotlight: Kyle Alkema
Back in March 2015, Kyle Alkema joined the technical writing team at NorthBridge. Since then, Kyle has become a major asset to the team as a technical writer, composing technical narratives and organizing supporting documentation for research and development projects for clients in various industries, including welding, metal forming, civil engineering, and food processing. He […]
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Leverages SR&ED Tax Credit to Invest in Product Development
NorthBridge engaged a manufacturer in Brant County that was looking to develop new products and processes for their manufacturing facility. In order to enter new markets and become more competitive, the company was looking to invest in research and development. They had looked into government funding programs but were unaware that they qualified and could […]
Happy Victoria Day from NorthBridge Consultants!
Known more commonly to many as “May Two Four,” Victoria Day is celebrated in Canada on the Monday immediately preceding May 25th. This year’s holiday falls on May 18th, the earliest possible date. May 24, 1819 does indeed mark the birthday of Queen Victoria, great-grandmother of Elizabeth II, whose record-long reign of 63 years and […]
Ontario Food Processor Qualifies for Employee Training on ERP System
NorthBridge engaged an Ontario food processor that was looking to invest in new ERP software for their manufacturing facility. The project included the purchase of the new software, the purchase of related technology and equipment, and employee training on the new software system. The purpose of the new ERP implementation was to increase efficiency, develop […]