By admin, on April 8th, 2010
FedDev Ontario supports The Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative
 (Thursday, April 8, 2010 – PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough Riding, today announced that the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) will receive an investment of $1,550,000 towards the establishment of the Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative. The investment is being provided through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
“Our government is dedicated to helping the businesses and communities of southern Ontario thrive and prosper.” stated Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough.
“Canada’s Economic Action Plan is providing long-term financial stability through investments like the Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative to areas like ours that need it most. Residents in our communities will benefit from projects like this one, which encourage economic revitalization. Our investment in the manufacturing sector will help this region become recognized as a key player in the global economy.”
Continue reading MP Dean Del Mastro Announces Community Adjustment Funding
By admin, on March 12th, 2010
This funding is available to the manufacturing members of the Kawartha, Northumberland and Quinte Manufacturers’ Associations. It is very similar to the Manufacturers’ Training Initiative that we ran from 2006 to 2008. It will rebate 50% of the approved third-party net training costs and will provide a rebate of $1,000 per intern hired for a minimum of three months. Interns must be hired by December 31, 2010 in order to provide the three-month proof of payroll by the end of the program in March 2011. This funding program will operate from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 however the funds may be exhausted prior to the end date. Funding availability will be confirmed with you when your application is received. The cost of the training must be included with your application so we can allocate the funds to your request. As we get closer to exhausting the funds the amount on the application must closely match the invoice amount or you may only be reimbursed for the cost amount that was applied for. This funding rebates the net training cost, it does not reimburse Provincial or Federal taxes.
Applications may be faxed or e-mailed. Once approved, complete the training and then submit invoice with proof of payment. A claim will then be submitted to the Community Adjustment fund. Please note this could take several weeks to receive a rebate cheque.
If you have any questions or to submit your application please feel free to contact the person noted for each of the Associations.
Download Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative Application Form
By admin, on February 26th, 2010
February 26, 2010
 SABIC Innovative Plastics was the winner of the business of the Year Award in the manufacturing sector. Patricia Kulik (left) and Peter Dounoukos (right) of Northumberland News presented the award to (from second left) SABIC employees Toby Smits, Josh Boudens, (Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association President) Dan Ross, Paul van Laren and Joe Wamsley.
 The Mayor’s Award was presented to Weetabix Canada. Paul Whitehead of Weetabix (also Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association Treasurer) received the award from Cobourg Mayor Peter Delanty (right).
By admin, on March 12th, 2007
 March 12, 2007, Cobourg Daily Star
Within 18 months there should be an Eastern Ontario “manufacturing brand” which identifies businesses in this area as leaders in productivity, research and development, plus continuing worker education, says the head of the NMA. It should be recognized as “where it’s happening,” continued GE Plastics’ Steve Rosa, as he addressed hundreds who filled the double ballroom of the Best Western Inn & Conference Centre on Friday.
By admin, on March 1st, 2007
March 2007, Northumberland Business Times
By John Hayden
 Steve Rosa, Chair of the Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association (NMA) delivered a call to action Friday morning for continuous improvement and innovation across all sectors. The goal: brand recognition of Eastern Ontario as a business and manufacturing powerhouse… in eighteen months.
What does the Conference Board of Canada’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist think?
“It is quite possible for Eastern Ontario as a region to brand itself,” said Glen Hodgson. “[To] seek out new markets and greater productivity.” The Conference Board is an Ottawa-based, non-partisan think tank whose mission is to bring business people and policymakers together.
Continue reading Mission Possible for Northumberland Manufacturers
By admin, on February 27th, 2007
 The Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association (NMA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2007 Manufacturers’ Speakers Series. On March 9, the NMA – in partnership with manufacturing associations in Durham, Quinte, and Kawartha – will host a breakfast seminar featuring keynote speaker Glen Hodgson, Vice-President and Chief Economist of The Conference Board of Canada.
By admin, on November 17th, 2006
November 17, 2006, Cobourg Daily Star
By Valerie MacDonald
 Manufacturers must not adopt a “circle the wagons” mentality in the face of ever-increasing global competition and a high Canadian dollar, warns the chair of Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association’s High Performance Manufacturers Conference which wrapped up Thursday.
“Don’t get in a panic” about negative headlines, but instead be positive; focus on the positive aspects of doing business in this country, Bradley Robertson said.
Continue reading Success requires proactive attitude, speaker tells manufacturing forum
By admin, on November 17th, 2006
November 17, 2006, Cobourg Daily Star
By Valerie MacDonald
 It makes little sense to stockpile the medicine Tamiflu because the pandemic flu strain has not yet emerged, says Dr. Robert Goldsmith, General Electric’s Associate Global Medical Director. And, in order to be effective, a vaccine must be specific to the virus.
The “major shift” in genetic material hasn’t taken place to create the kind of pandemic flu which can spread quickly to people around the world like the Plague in 1300 which killed 30 per cent of Europe’s population, the doctor said.
“In my opinion, Tamiflu will not be effective (in a pandemic),” Dr. Goldsmith added.
Continue reading Employers, families need to prepare for pandemic: doctor
By admin, on November 16th, 2006
November 16, 2006, Cobourg Daily Star
By Valerie MacDonald
 Ontario Economic Development and Trade Minister Sandra Pupatello is making no apologies for her government’s decision to keep at least half of the province’s dirty coal-fired power plants operating until at least 2014.
Earlier this week the provincial government came under fire by the opposition and environmental groups for failing to keep its commitment to phase out all coal-generated power by 2009.
In an exclusive interview with the Cobourg Daily Star Wednesday, Ms. Pupatello said there can be “no hard-and-fast” cut-off date for ceasing to generate power from coal.
The provincial government “can’t afford to have industry suffer,” she says, so it will continue “the way we’ve been going” until new energy-producing sources are in place. That takes time, she said.
Continue reading Manufacturing Sector Crucial to Economy: ED Minister
By admin, on October 18th, 2006
October 18, 2006
 The Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association and Northumberland County Economic Development are pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual High Performance Manufacturing Conference: Driving Success Through Innovation will take place on November 15 – 16, 2006 at the Best Western Cobourg Inn and Convention Centre.
The conference will feature several interactive sessions – workshops, demonstrations, and panel discussions – by leading companies such as La-Z-Boy, Nestle Waters, Blommer Chocolate, ESCO, and Weetabix.
Continue reading 2nd Annual High Performance Manufacturing Conference
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