AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen Entrepreneurs: Ottawa has opened an $80-million funding call for organizations that support women-owned businesses through training, mentorship, financing networks and market access. Proposals are due Nov. 9; funding starts in 2027-28, and individual businesses cannot apply directly. Workforce: A new report finds Ontario’s labour pool is shrinking in several regions, while employment rates in the Greater Toronto area and Ottawa remain below 2019 levels—a challenge for employers seeking workers. Local Innovation: Guelph entrepreneur Jessica Ulbikas has developed Code Red, a dark chocolate bar with added magnesium, calcium and vitamin D, inspired by her experience with period pain and nutritional science studies. Small Business Week: Barrie’s Small Business Centre is offering free events and workshops from Oct. 19 to 25, including a session on planning a business exit. Rural Commerce: A Forest Grove business owner says the closure of the local post office is disrupting mail-order sales and forcing residents to drive to 100 Mile House for mail. Business Costs: Ontario’s electricity rebate for small businesses and farms will change to 15.7% on Nov. 1 as regulated electricity prices fall.
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