Cobourg, ON (September 18, 2020)   - “While this wasn’t the way we had originally envisioned our 2020 conference, we are thrilled to share that the event is still on and we will be hosting it through one of the world’s leading, interactive virtual event platforms available”, states Northumberland Manufacturer’s Association (NMA) Managing Director, Darla Price. With Innovation Partner, Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation...
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Cobourg, Ontario (September 3, 2020) - Venture13 rose to the challenge of COVID-19 by committing to continuous innovation. From supporting emergency production of PPE through Northumberland.io to leading regional economic recovery initiatives like RE3 , Venture13 partners have come together, leveraging technology and partnerships to actively adapt and respond to global changes brought on by the pandemic. 
Shortly before the Provincial emergency declaration, two...
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(Cobourg, ON) May 15th, 2020 – Small businesses are at the heart of our economy and many are vital to this community. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainty and anxiety for businesses and their employees.
This is where the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) comes in. With $962 million nationally, the new Fund will support businesses that are unable to access the Government of Canada’s existing relief measures, and enhance access to capital...
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Northumberland, ON (April 22, 2020) It all started with an email from an NMA partner and a tweet from Canadian Chamber of Commerce Perrin Beatty – manufacturers are needed to manufacturer and produce PPE.
Over the course of 4 weeks, we have seen Northumberland Manufacturers step up in these extraordinary times and either re-tool or add to their lines; the ability to provide support for the medical supply chain. With the tremendous need of PPE in our local community and...
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Cobourg, ON (April 15, 2020) - Northumberland Makers, is proud to play an essential role in The Northumberland.io Producer Alliance. This Alliance is a self-organized group of local manufacturers, makers, engineers, producers and volunteers who have come together to rapidly innovate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
On March 20, 2020 the Government of Canada released the Canada’s Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight COVID-19 which “focuses on domestic...
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