Need funding for your small business? Having trouble navigating what's available? Don't worry, we've got you! Innovation Guelph has compiled a list of current funding available and we're committed to maintaining this so you can trust it's accuracy! Southwestern Ontario Development Fund https://www.ontario.ca/page/southwestern-ontario-development-fund The Southwestern Ontario [...]
We Asked Our Mentors: Due to supply chain disruptions and a focus on shop local, how does a business strike a balance between thinking local vs exporting? "The specific industry will matter a lot. Eg. For agri business, a local focus will be much [...]
(Guelph, May 10, 2021) - The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is pleased to launch a COVID-19 rapid screening program available for free to small and medium-sized businesses in Guelph. Working collaboratively with longtime community partner Innovation Guelph, this program will help identify asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic individuals [...]
We Asked Our Mentors: Although businesses have always had to think about how the market is shifting and how to adapt, how important will this be in 2021 as we get more accustomed to the effects of the pandemic? "Origins of the pandemic arose [...]
While no one thought riding out this pandemic was going to be easy, and the unfortunate closing of some businesses who were unable to weather the impact could be anticipated, the incredible resilience and creativity of entrepreneurs who invented, reinvented, and persevered during 2020 may be a [...]
What if there was a solution that when sprayed could kill bacteria and virus microbes on contact? What if that spray formed a coating that when dry would continue to kill viruses when touched by contaminated hands? EnvisionSQ CEO Scott Shayko says his company’s GermStopSQ can do [...]
Program will match digital marketing expertise to 5,200 small businesses, ensuring their long-term success in the post-COVID world June 11, 2020– Guelph – Innovation Guelph The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on businesses of all sizes across the country. In particular, retail-oriented main street businesses [...]
Part of designing commercial spaces is planning layout, traffic flow, selection of surface materials and ensuring safe egress. Emily Loker of CAKE Interior Design is putting this expertise to work helping businesses navigate requirements and recommendations when planning for reopening as we emerge from COVID-19. “This type [...]
Leaders Helping Leaders Panel Session // April 17, 2020 Tina Brisbin Business Owner Mambella’s Italian Kitchen Joe Canavan CEO of NEXT Canada Reda Fayek Current President of Kimitek Inc. and Past Executive of Virtek Inc. Eric Solowka Management Consultant and Former Co-CEO of [...]
~shared with permission from Communitech A full rundown of federal government supports for businesses can be found here, but here’s a quick(ish) overview: For employees: To help businesses hold on to their employees, the federal government is providing a temporary wage subsidy equal to [...]
