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Jeff Shepherd

Jeff has a passion for helping business owners and executives discover Canadian government funding programs. As Marketing Coordinator at Mentor Works, an organization that helps optimize the funding discovery and application process, Jeff educates and inspire leaders on ways to enhance their business’ growth projects. To read more of Jeff’s government funding content, view Mentor Works’ blog.
Discover the changes to Export Market Access and Export Manager Program funding

14/05/2019

Discover the changes to Export Market Access and Export Manager Program funding

Learn about changes to the Export Market Access and Export Manager Programs and new options for export grants and funding for Canadian exporters.

CanExport Grants: Expanded Eligibility Criteria for Businesses

23/01/2019

CanExport Grants: Expanded Eligibility Criteria for Businesses

Find out how your business can take advantage of new funding for international market development under the CanExport program.

Take advantage of expanded government funding to enter new global markets

01/11/2018

Take advantage of expanded government funding to enter new global markets

Learn about the changes to two important government funding export programs to help businesses tap into new markets around the world.

Ontario training grant expands to allow more businesses to qualify

26/07/2018

Ontario training grant expands to allow more businesses to qualify

In March 2018 the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG), a useful training grant for Ontario employers, announced several changes including an expansion to allow more businesses to qualify for “small business status” and an increase in funding.

New government funding available to innovative Canadian businesses

12/09/2017

New government funding available to innovative Canadian businesses

The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a new $1.26 billion Canadian government funding program supporting the improvement and advancement of groundbreaking products, processes, and services.

How to accelerate 3 export strategies with government grants

15/12/2016

How to accelerate 3 export strategies with government grants

Government grants can reimburse a large portion of international expansion spending, and become an essential link to export success for many businesses.

Collaborative partnership grants help businesses compete on a global scale

22/08/2016

Collaborative partnership grants help businesses compete on a global scale

There are a variety of benefits that research collaborations can have, so the Canadian government has introduced two new collaborative partnership grants.

Up to $50,000 in training grant funding available for exporting Ontario manufacturers

21/04/2016

Up to $50,000 in training grant funding available for exporting Ontario manufacturers

The new FedDev Ontario Training Productivity Initiative will help exporting Ontario manufacturers have the know-how to sell even more in global markets.

How the lower Canadian dollar is reshaping our economy

19/01/2016

How the lower Canadian dollar is reshaping our economy

With a low exchange rate benefiting Canadian exporters, an SME import export grant can give your business a head start on its international plans.

How Canadian and Ontario SMEs can get the help they need to grow internationally

27/08/2015

How Canadian and Ontario SMEs can get the help they need to grow internationally

Many Canadian businesses, both large and small, face difficulties when it comes to growing their business by tapping into new international markets. There are several major areas your business will need to address to become “trade ready” and ensure you are well positioned for global success.

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