CME Hosts Annual Queen’s Park Reception
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME) is hosting the 19th Annual Queen’s Park reception in Toronto on December 2, 2014. This event allows attendees to network with some of CME’s senior executives as well as several MPP’s, Ministers, and government staff. Premier Kathleen Wynne is also scheduled to attend which makes this event a […]
New CME Smart Program to be Launched December 2014
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario) announced that FedDev Ontario will be partnering with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to launch a new program called SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth. Fed Dev will be providing $20 million of funding to launch this new initiative. The new […]
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 […]
CME Partners With FedNor to Help Manufacturers in Northern Ontario
After months of negotiations, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has announced their partnership with FedNor, which will deliver over $1 million in funding to manufacturers in Northern Ontario. The funding will be administered by CME as part of FedNor’s Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario (TMINO) and will be allocated to Canadian manufacturers or exporters […]
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 […]
Multivans Recognized for Manufacturing Success
Here at NorthBridge, we love a good success story. Yesterday, FedDev Minister Gary Goodyear and Member of Parliament David Tilson visited Bolton, Ontario to recognize the success of a long-standing Canadian Manufacturer. Multivans Inc. has manufactured FRP, aluminium, and refrigerated truck bodies in Canada for over 45 years. In 2009, Multivans Inc. received $50,000, through […]
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, […]
Northbridge Exhibits at MEET Trade Show in Moncton
If you were at the Mechancial Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Trade Show in Moncton last week, you probably saw Northbridge team members Pierre, Vy, and Justin at our booth! Here are some highlights from the show:
South-Western Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Funds Economic Development
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund(SWODF) supports projects that create jobs, and encourages innovation and private sector investment by funding economic development activities in south-western Ontario. If you are planning to invest in new operations, improve competitiveness or productivity, and will be creating new jobs in south-western Ontario, you may be eligible for government funding that […]
New AMF Funding to Support Manufacturers
The Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) is a $200 million program that is run through FedDev. The program aims to subsidize manufacturers in southern Ontario by investing between $10-20 million for eligible expenditures in the form of a repayable grant. AMF promotes continued long-term growth, productivity, and competitiveness of Ontario’s manufacturing sector by investing in innovative technologies […]