SPOTLIGHT

 

ONTARIO SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

Salute Calendar of Events, Small Business

October 2008

 

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Consumer Protection Branch is now part of the new Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services. 

 


NEWS

ONTARIO SALUTES INNOVATIVE GREEN BUSINESS: Local Firm Pioneers Green Insulation Product
With more and more people recognizing the importance of energy conservation at home, Mississauga-based Icynene Inc. has much to celebrate.   As pioneers in green home insulation, this local Ontario company has grown to be the leading manufacturer of spray foam insulation products designed to help create healthier, quieter, and more energy-efficient homes.

FOURTH QUARTER INVESTMENT IDEAS
Ministry stakeholders are invited to submit ideas for potential future investments that support the government's economic development priorities.  Submissions can be made at any time, however stakeholders should recognize that the ministry cannot guarantee that there will be funding available.

 
Harinder Takhar, Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services
The Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services has recognized the contributions the Canadian Youth Business Foundation has made in support of young Ontario entrepreneurs, by providing a grant of $2.2 million.