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There are 30.7 million small businesses in the U.S. which account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. In fact, small businesses employ 58.9 million people, which makes up 47.5% of the country’s total employee workforce.…
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Celebrating small business contributions to the economyEvery October, Canada recognizes Small Business week. It’s hailed as a celebration of Canadian entrepreneurs and their contribution to Canada’s economy. Looking at the numbers, the impact small businesses…
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This year’s annual BDC Small Business* Week, taking place October 18-24, 2020, is focused on helping SME’s and Start-Up organizations forge a way forward. Small business week 2020 celebrates the triumphs and successes of Canadian entrepreneurs and…
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announce funding for Ford Motor Company of Canada Canadian innovation and manufacturing were in the spotlight this week when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier…
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Applications are now open for the $35 million Emergency On-Farm Support Fund. The program, which was designed to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on farm workers, including temporary foreign workers, was announced in…
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Fund focused on agriculture, clean energy and broadband looks to boost the economy and create 60,000 jobs. Long-term economic growth and job creation are the focus of Growth Plan, a new $10 billion infrastructure fund…
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Tonight marks the first presidential debate between Republican President Donald Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden. Both candidates will outline the issues and priorities their government intends to address over the next four years, if…
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September 23, 2020 marked the 150th Speech from the Throne and the start of a new Parliamentary session. The throne speech, which outlines the issues and policies the government plans to address over its term,…
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Each year, governments in Canada and the US disburse more than $210B through grants and incentives to support the economy. Yet many executives think that finding and applying to these programs can be resource- and…
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Many businesses that successfully received a loan under the Government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are now starting to apply for loan forgiveness under the Program. However, some are waiting to file their loan forgiveness applications…