Budget 2017. What’s in it for you?
Last week the Federal Government announced the budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting April 1, 2017. From the government funding perspective the budget is focused on three key areas: youth, skills, and innovation. Below you’ll find the main announcements in those key areas that...
[Audio Interview] ERP, Job Estimating & Job Information Management
With this message, we’re opening our Manufacturing Excellence Series of interviews with the subject matter experts that will cover various interesting topics for manufacturers. In today’s issue, Igor Chigrin will interview Shawn Coultice from Shoptech Industrial Software. We will talk...
How to Avoid a Job Estimating Disaster and Manage the Jobs So They’re Actually Done On Time?
March 10, 2017
This is Igor Chigrin, a Business Funding Expert from Fair Grant Writing, a Canadian grant writing company. We help businesses grow and solve their most pressing challenges by unlocking their access to the government funding.
Today, we’ll discuss how to avoid a disaster in job...
[Save the dates] March 9 – SMART Green Event, March 23 – Aerospace Event
Today March 8th is the International Women’s Day! Let’s congratulate all the women we work, collaborate, spend life with by saying some kind words to them. Now let’s go to the upcoming events.
Tomorrow, March 09 you’re invited to the SMART Green Event for manufacturers...
[Deadline] March 31 is the Deadline for Some Funding Programs
I just wanted to remind you that March 31, 2017 is the deadline for some funding programs you or your friends, clients or partners may be interested in. Please read carefully the information about the programs below and let us know if you would like to apply. We still have time to write your...
[Equipment Purchase] 3 questions about SMART Green Program you asked
It’s been a slow start of the new SMART Green Program for purchasing equipment (50% of its cost up to $200,000). It was launched in October 2016, yet the program has not approved any major application. The reason is not only in the complex application process that requires engineering...
[Get Inspired] Latest Investments in Ontario-based Businesses
Yes, many Canadian companies do get Government financing on a regular basis. Here are some recent examples of those who got Government contributions, including the client we worked with 🙂
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Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) – Grant for Business Expansion
Up to 15% of eligible project expenses to a maximum $5 million interest-free loan or up to $500,000 conditional grant.
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[Invitation] SMART Programs Info Sessions (Equipment Funding)
Let me invite you to the information sessions on the SMART Programs that will take place at different locations across Ontario from February to June 2017. As you may know, the SMART Green Program is open to small- and medium-sized manufacturers throughout Ontario with a minimum of 10 full time...
[New Catalog 2017] Current & Upcoming Government Funding Programs
I won’t be long today. Just decided to provide you with a 2017 version of the Government Funding Catalog including current and upcoming programs and their details. Once you get the catalog, please read and discuss it with your colleagues as you can use some of the funding for your upcoming...
