Leila Keshavjee, Founder and CEO, Happy Pops
"Manufacturing allows me to innovate quickly and keep control of the quality of my products and know exactly what the product is made of," shares Leila. Click here to read...
Kim Thira, President and CEO, AceTronic Industrial Controls Inc.
"Manufacturing used to be viewed as dark, dirty, and dangerous, but there is such a multitude of careers that are in the manufacturing industry," shares Kim. Click here to...
Jodi Formosi, Founder and CEO, Bella Biochar Corporation
“As the Founder and CEO of Bella Biochar Corporation, the most accurate depiction of my manufacturing journey is “baptism by fire”. As a female, without a mechanical...
Ismail Ahmed, Founder and CEO, REFMAX Hand Sanitizers
REFMAX Hand Sanitizers were founded by Ismail Ahmed, an international pharmacist who migrated to Canada in January 2020. Shortly after the pandemic started and when the Hand...
Isabelle Lam and Jamie Lee, Co-Founders, Remix Snacks
Remix Snacks is an Asian-female, dietitian led company creating bean-based snacks with ingredients that reduce food waste. As registered dieticians, Isabelle and Jamie chose...
Esther Vlessing, President, Canada Emergency Medical Manufacturers (CEMM)
"The problems that I thought I could solve have always been manufacturing related", shares Esther. Click here to read HerStory.
Catherine Chen, Founder, CC Sauce
Catherine, known to many as CC, started her business during COVID. Ironically, she didn't plan to be in manufacturing, it just happened. A modern twist to a family recipe,...
Brigitte Gall, VP of Business Development & Marketing, TheOccurrence
With a strong belief that "manufacturing will take you to places you had no idea you would end up", click here to read Brigitte's story.
Ashley Kizis, Founder, Kidunified
Ashley Kizis started Kidunifed with many things in mind; she wanted to begin exploring the circular economy- to see if Canadians saw the value in toys made here in Ontario....
Annie Thompson, Award-winning Canadian Fashion Designer
Annie Thompson has been designing fashion and accessories under her eponymous label since 1981. Annie is the winner of many awards including, most recently, the VANGUARD...
Angela Pappin, Chief Transformation Officer, ArcelorMittal Dofasco North America
Committed to helping to ensure girls and women pursue STEM careers, click here to read Angela's story.
Allen and Max Ma, Founders, Maholi Apparel
Launched by Allen and Max Ma, Maholi Apparel is a premium down outerwear collection created and proudly made in Ontario. The brand DNA lies in the marriage of unique...
Alex Khomyakov, High-Security Safes Expert, INKAS® Safe Manufacturing
INKAS® Safes is a leading manufacturer of high-security safes and vaults, trusted by thousands of banks, businesses, and homes across North America to provide unparalleled...
Alba Lisa, Co-Founder and CEO, Albalisa
Alba Lisa herself is a talented businesswoman with a real zest for life and culture. She has a zealous gift for bringing flavours alive in her food and enjoys not only...
Celebrating Women in Manufacturing – Ontario Made Edition
Engager, soutenir et inspirer les femmes dans le secteur manufacturier Il a été prouvé que l'autonomisation des femmes stimule la productivité et la croissance économique....
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Ontario Made Awards
Au nom de son programme Fabriqué en Ontario, Manufacturiers & Exportateurs du Canada (MEC) sont heureux d'annoncer les gagnants du premier concours de Fabriqué en Ontario....
Finalists Announced for the Inaugural Ontario Made Awards
Au nom de son programme Fabriqué en Ontario, Les Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Canada (MEC) sont heureux d'annoncer les finalistes du premier concours de Fabriqué en...
How to Make the Ultimate Charcuterie Board Like a Pro - Ontario Made Edition
Qui n\'aime pas un bon plateau de charcuterie ? Nous tous, bien sûr. Quel que soit le nombre de réunions que vous organisez, qu\'il s\'agisse de soupers des fêtes ou de...
16 Ontario Made Must Have Products for Thanksgiving 2021
À l'approche d'une autre fête savoureuse, nous avons dressé une liste de produits Fabriqués en Ontario qui conviendront à vos célébrations de l'Action de grâce et plus...
Back-to-School Checklist: Ontario Made Products to Get Kids Excited About the First Day
Une nouvelle année scolaire est à nos portes en Ontario, ce qui signifie que les achats de la rentrée pour l'apprentissage en personne figurent sur la liste des choses à...
