The High Cost of Ontario Power Rates for Manufacturers Can Be Offset by Government Programs
Ontario’s high power rates could be a deterrent for companies to locate in the province. According to the Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario, industrial customers within the province pay approximately $85 per megawatt hour, which is more than double in comparison to rates in Manitoba, Quebec and rates in Michigan, USA. This has been a major […]
Summer SR&ED activities
In a recent article, Ross Cooper of Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) discussed how the slow days of summer are ripe for SR&ED activities as companies are slowing or shutting down production and attending to pesky ongoing production, machinery and process issues as well as integrating improvements to increase efficiency for the rest of the […]
EVERY DROP COUNTS: Green Week Conference 2012 – Conserving water through innovation.
Water is essential for sustaining life, as well as our economy. With less than one percent of the world’s fresh water currently accessible for direct human use, water supplies are now a major global concern impacting not only our daily lives but also our business strategies. Throughout last week, thousands of individuals had gathered for […]
Reactions to The U.S. Bioeconomy Blueprint: Innovation and concerns loom on the horizon.
The 2012 U.S. National Bioeconomy Blueprint was announced on April 26th with the purpose of assessing strategic objectives to maximise on the U.S. bioeconomy potential and to highlight ongoing efforts to meet those objectives. However, many are concerned that the blueprint predominantly focuses on economic development while insufficiently addressing regulations to minimise social and environmental impact. The […]
Biotechnology Industry Leaders Unite to Promote a Bio-based Economy
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has recently announced the industrial biotechnology companies that have been selected to showcase their new technologies, accomplishments and business models to leading investors and analysts at the BIO 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, to be held on April 29- May 2 in Orlando, FL. Company executives […]
10 Quick Tips to Making Your Office Greener
The environment is on mostly everyone’s mind these days. The changes that you make to help our environment don’t have to be massive changes. There are many small things that you can do to help out and make a difference in your office every day. Turn off all electronics and lights overnight. This can waste […]
Ontario Manufacturers and Exporters Can Receive Up to $50K in Smart Funding
Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has created the CME SMART Program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ontario improve their productivity so they can compete more effectively in the global economy. The program awards 50% funding for a project up to $50,000 for productivity improvements […]
Businesses Need To ‘Go Green’ To Stay Competitive In New Economy
Due to the economic downturn, many traditional industries are in peril because resources are no longer in demand, consumers are scrimping instead of spending, and the financial institutions are in disarray. To survive as a business, it’s paramount that now, more than ever, businesses need to innovate. We’re on the cusp of a new economy and only the […]