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 […]
SWODF Supports Expansion Projects in Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario companies that are looking to invest in an expansion project at their facility should consider the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). The focus of the program is to support job creation, innovation, and economic development in Southwestern Ontario. The SWODF will fund up to 15% of eligible project costs to a maximum of […]
Employee Spotlight: Nesma Hashem
Nesma Hashem was one of two new technical writers to join NorthBridge last month, and she has already made significant contributions to our team. As a technical writer working with the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, her job entails writing technical narratives and preparing supporting documentation for research and development projects. She has […]
NorthBridge Spring 2015 Newsletter
NorthBridge Consultants’ Spring 2015 Newsletter is out! Topics covered include: Funding Solutions for Digital Revolutions Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario British Columbia Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit The Future Belongs to the Bold: Client Spotlight SR&ED in the Software Industry Funding Creation of Canadian Content Gerry Fung: Employee Spotlight
Funding to Support Expansion Projects in Eastern Ontario
Companies located in Eastern Ontario that are looking to invest in a facility expansion project should consider the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF). This funding program supports investment in Eastern Ontario, new innovation, and the creation of new jobs. EODF will provide non-repayable funding for up to 15% of eligible project costs, to a maximum […]
Happy Easter from NorthBridge Consultants!
Many are familiar with the history of Easter, as the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead which follows the forty-day period of fasting known as Lent. However, many may not be aware of the complex way in which the day on which Easter falls is chosen. Unlike most holidays in […]
Details From CME Smart Information Session
On April 1st, 2015, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) held an information session outlining the details regarding the CME Smart program. The objective of this program is to support innovative projects that will integrate advanced technologies with products and processes to develop export opportunities. FedDev Ontario has injected about $18 million into this program, and […]
New Growing Forward 2 Application Intake Dates
April 1, 2015 marks the start of the third year of the five-year Growing Forward 2 initiative, and along with it the government has begun to announce when it is open to applications. This means that now is a prime opportunity to determine whether or not you have an eligible project that can be submitted. […]
NorthBridge Success Story: National Food Processor Secures SR&ED Tax Credits
With consumer food wants and demands shifting constantly in our evolving health-conscious society, providing new and innovative products is crucial to companies competing in the agri-food market. One of NorthBridge’s clients, a national food processing company, had been investigating and developing new products that did not exist in the public marketplace. The company was looking […]