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 […]
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 […]
Increase Sales Internationally To Stay Competitive
To stay competitive companies need to expand into foreign markets to increase sales and grab new customers. In today’s economy it may be hard for companies to expand due to financial restrictions, however, it is becoming increasing critical to gain an international presence in the global economy. The government often assists companies to offset some […]
SMART Prosperity Now Initiative Assists Canadian Manufacturers
FedDev Ontario and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ (CME) SMART Prosperity Now initiative provides a crucial source of funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve the productivity of their manufacturing facility and expand their reach into global markets. With $40 million dollars in funding, SMART Prosperity Now strives to help Southern Ontario manufacturers […]
CME Smart Prosperity Now Still Accepting Applications for Equipment Purchases and the Attendance of Trade Shows
If your manufacturing company is situated in Southern Ontario and is planning on purchasing or upgrading equipment, or planning on attending an upcoming trade show, then you could be receiving a grant for 1/3 of your costs (up to $75,000) from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME). CME is Canada’s largest trade and industry association for […]
CME-SMART Prosperity Now Program
The CME-SMART Prosperity Now program provides funding to manufacturers in South Ontario who commercialize technologies, enter new markets, invest in renewable energy, improve efficiency, and invest in manufacturing efficiencies. In January, FedDev Ontario announced that it would contribute $18.9 million to support Smart Prosperity Now. SMART provides: 1. Up to 33 percent of costs for productivity […]