Successful EODP Recipients
James Ross Limited
Project Funded: Assisted James Ross Limited with the purchase of a specialized laser cutter to improve quality and increase output.
Anticipated Results: Increased sales, reduced costs, support of existing 45 employees and creation of up to 4 new full time jobs.
Total Project Cost: $900,000
EODP Support: $80,000
Gananoque Brewing Company
Project Funded: Analysis of expansion opportunities, creation of additional local production capacity, acquisition of new equipment, installation of equipment, training for new and existing employees.
Anticipated Results: Increased production and sales, reclamation of historic building, support for local supply chain, 12 jobs maintained, up to 4 jobs created.
Total Project Cost: $120,000
EODP Support: $60,000
AireSun Global Inc.
Project Funded: Business start up expenses and equipment acquisition to establish manufacturing facility to process and manufacture proprietary oils.
Anticipated Results: Creation of new manufacturing facility with potential to employ over 60 people within a few years time.
Total Project Cost: $600,000
EODP Support: $75,000
Frontline Systems
Project Funded: Company received support for creation of sales booklet plus training of staff in the areas of marketing, development, productivity and operations.
Anticipated Results: Increased sales, support of existing 7 employees and creation of up to 4 new full time employment positions.
Total Project Cost: $24,000
EODP Support: $12,000
Ludlow Technical Products
Project Funded: Assistance provided for training and course materials expenses on specialized three dimensional engineering design software.
Anticipated Results: Increased competencies supporting new engineering projects, machine builds and machine modifications, greatly accelerated growth, 20 jobs maintained.
Total Project Cost: $30,000
EODP Support: $15,000
Thompson Fasteners Inc.
Project Funded: Acquisition of new mill and lathe machine allowing for increased self sufficiency and reduction of turn-around times.
Anticipated Results: Will realize efficiencies on multiple projects over next several years, increased capacity, reduced outsourcing, expansion of market penetration, more purchasing of local products for in-house fabrication, 3 jobs maintained.
Total Project Cost: $30,000
EODP Support: $15,000
Ally Business Services
Project Funded: To develop a secure e-commerce platform.
Anticipated Results: Increased sales, improved competitiveness, heightened customer satisfaction, maintenance of 15 jobs, creation of up to 3 jobs.
Total Project Cost: $76,300
EODP Support: $12,500
Jobmatics
Project Funded: Converting five day, face to face teacher training in career decision making program for early high schools to an e-training format.
Anticipated Results: Dramatic cost savings for clients, reduced classroom time lost, on-demand scheduling, internationally partnership opportunities, 3 jobs maintained and up to 2 jobs created.
Total Project Cost: $27,804
EODP Support: $10,000
Sersa Total Track Ltd.
Project Funded: Training courses in project management and team building.
Anticipated Results: Increased competencies supporting growth opportunities, capacity for company to better adapt to change, up to 5 jobs created.
Total Project Cost: $18,000
EODP Support: $9,000
Eastern Ontario CFDC Network
Project Funded: Partnership with multiple organizations to produce a cell gap and spectrum analysis for eastern Ontario region.
Anticipated Results: Better understanding of current situation and improved service throughout region.
Total Project Cost: $100,000
EODP Support: $3,500 (1000 Islands CDC contribution)
Wooden Boat Shop
Project Funded: Market assessment, creation of business development and marketing plans for antique boat restoration company.
Anticipated Results: Sustainability, increased sales, maintenance of 2 jobs, creation of up to 5 jobs.
Total Project Cost: $5,000
EODP Support: $2,000