Learn about CME SMART Funding for Capital Equipment

Prerequisites for most Canadian government funding:
● Incorporated in Canada for at least 2 years
● Financially stable
● Not a retailer/distributor
● Not a start-up
● Company must manufacture or conduct R&D in Canada

Important to Note:
● Registration preference will be given to business owners.
● To avoid any confusion please register with your business email address, or include the name of your business in your registration.
● Also, please whitelist @mentorworks.ca in order to avoid missing any communications regarding this event.

The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) have launched the highly anticipated CME SMART Prosperity Now grant for Southern Ontario manufacturers. Businesses can apply for up to $75,000 or 33% project costs related to purchasing new and used equipment. Projects must be completed within 12 months.

Eligible project topics include:

• New Market Development
• Commercialization
• Expansion to global markets
• Investments in sustainable and gree technology
• Productivity enhancements to improve exprot market access
  

Presenter - Bernadeen McLeod, President & Founder of Mentor Works Ltd.
Funding resources are available for small businesses from both the provincial and federal levels of government. The challenge is how to find and take advantage of what is out there.
Bernadeen McLeod is the principal behind Mentor Works. With considerable expertise in government funding, both on a federal and provincial level, she has secured grant funding as well as low interest loans for small-medium size business owners in Souther Ontario.
Bernadeen has compiled the best organizational tools and resources to research government funding options to serve small businesses. Through her presentation, she will share her knowledge with you.