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 […]
Digifest 2015- Canada’s Digital Festival
Digifest, Canada’s premier digital festival, will take place from May 7th to May 9th 2015 at the Corus Quay building in Toronto, Ontario. This event showcases digital media, art, and technology content, with everyone from architects to app developers to entrepreneurs coming together to share their works and experiences within the digital media industry. Digifest […]
The 2015 Federal Economic Action Plan Supports Advanced Research Funding
In the 2015 Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada prioritizes funding to foster advanced research within the nation, especially in the sector of advanced manufacturing. Over a six-year time frame, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will receive $100 million to support digital research facilities as well as $1.33 billion to fund cutting-edge research facilities […]
The 2015 Ontario Provincial Budget: Digital Media Review
In the 2015 Ontario Budget, published by the Ministry of Finance, the Government of Ontario announced a review of the Ontario Interactive Digital Medial Tax Credit program (OIDMTC). As a result of this review, the government has re-stated and re-emphasized the program to focus on interactive entertainment products, and on educational products for children under the […]
IBGP: Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
The Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP) program, administered by FedDev Ontario, focuses on assisting Canadian businesses within Southern Ontario with economic growth and job creation. This program is geared towards helping businesses expand their markets and facilities and adopt new technologies to improve productivity in order to become competitive within global markets. The […]
Happy Earth Day from NorthBridge Consultants
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year and is the largest environmental event in the world. Earth Day was established by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. His idea for Earth Day arose from the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill that had devastating effects on the Southern California coastline. His focus was to […]