Ontario Drive and Gear to Receive $1.5 Million in Funding From Province
A New Hamburg automotive parts manufacturer, Ontario Drive and Gear, is to receive $1.5 million in non-repayable funding from the Ontario government through the South Western Ontario Development Fund. The money will be used to purchase new equipment, in turn adding 35 jobs to Ontario Drive & Gear’s current headcount of 117.
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 […]
DC Foods to Receive SWODF Funding for Plant Expansion
Yesterday, MPP Daiene Vernile announced that the Ontario government will contribute $800 thousand in support to DC Foods for their expansion project. DC Foods currently employs 151 employees in Waterloo, and will undergo a $8 million investment to expand the plant and to add new equipment this year. The project will help DC Foods expand its […]
NorthBridge 2014 Autumn Newsletter
NorthBridge’s fall 2014 newsletter has been released. Topics covered include: Canada Jobs Grant Changes to Export Market Access trade show funding SR&ED Opportunities in the Food Industry Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Investing in Business Growth and Prosperity Fund (IBGP) Feature on Kidzpace Interactive Spooky SR&ED Projects Welcome to Jaap Siekman!
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 […]
SWODF Funds Business Expansion in South-Western Ontario
Companies in Southwestern Ontario that are looking to expand should consider the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). If you are planning to invest in new operations, improve competitiveness, improve productivity or pursue new markets, and will be creating jobs in south-western Ontario, you may be eligible for government funding. SWODF will cover up to 15% […]
Lambton Conveyor Receives $1.5 Million Grant in Chantham-Kent County
On October 19th, the provincial government announced the opening of the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (“SWODF”), which is designed to provide financial assistance and incentives to innovate and grow Ontario’s economy and create local jobs. The fund is region specific, as only companies within the 17 geographic areas of Southwestern Ontario are eligible for funding. […]