Entrepreneurship
Scale Up Program Proves to be Missing Link for New Brunswick Tech Company
Last December, in partnership with ACOA, Opportunities NB (ONB) announced support for Scale Up Atlantic Canada, a formalized approach to helping New Brunswick-based businesses reach their full potential. Scale Up […]
Scale Up Program Drives Results for New Brunswick Automotive Group
Last December, in partnership with ACOA, Opportunities NB (ONB) announced support for Scale Up Atlantic Canada, a formalized approach to helping New Brunswick-based businesses reach their full potential. Scale Up […]
Get Ready for Startup Festival Week NB
From June 5 to 11, Startup New Brunswick will host the inaugural Startup Festival Week NB, a week-long celebration of New Brunswick entrepreneurship. Festival co-lead Norm Couturier says the event […]
The Canadian Export Challenge is coming to New Brunswick
Calling all New Brunswick-based entrepreneurs! The Canadian Export Challenge is coming to Fredericton, New Brunswick on Tuesday, June 11! WHAT IS IT? A program by Startup Canada, in partnership with […]
From Startup To Scale Up: New Program Launched To Accelerate Growth For New Brunswick Businesses
“Canada is one of the best places in the world to start a business and New Brunswick has an award-winning startup ecosystem,” notes Opportunities NB (ONB) CEO Stephen Lund. “However, […]
Why New Exporter Trade Missions are Important for New Brunswick Businesses
In my position at ONB as an international trade expert, I am privileged to work with New Brunswick’s many great entrepreneurs every day. Most startups I collaborate with are born […]
New Brunswick’s Iconic Hartt Shoe Company Makes its Return
Last month, ONB and its partners at Ignite Fredericton and the Pond-Deshpande Centre brought 12 New Brunswick companies to Boston and Portland as part of our New Exporters Mission. The […]
Fredericton Chamber Passes Resolution to Attract and Retain More International Students
September saw Fredericton, New Brunswick host the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting (AGM) and conference. The hosting Fredericton Chamber of Commerce team prepared a terrific, jam-packed agenda for […]
5 Success Tips from One of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs
Timed with BDC’s Small Business Week 2017, ONB is republishing some of our most popular small business-themed success stories. This post originally appeared in August 2016. Starting a business and raising […]
New Brunswick Small Business Success: Websolutions.ca
Timed with BDC’s Small Business Week 2017, ONB is republishing some of our most popular small business-themed success stories. Bathurst’s Websolutions.ca is a web technology company specializing in the creation of […]
ONB Case Study: Sussex Beard Oil Merchants
Sussex Beard Oil Merchants is a small business located in Sussex, New Brunswick founded by entrepreneur and beard enthusiast Matt White. The company produces a variety of all-natural men’s grooming […]
Opportunities NB Launches New Funding Policies to Support Early Stage Companies
One of the competitive advantages of launching a business in New Brunswick is the strength of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. New Brunswick’s startup network is one of the most vibrant in […]
New Brunswick Wins Big at the Startup Canada Atlantic Awards
The annual Startup Canada Awards celebrate and recognize those companies and individuals driving impact and demonstrating excellence in Canada’s entrepreneurship and innovation community. Opportunities NB (ONB) was proud to host […]
Startup Canada Podcast: World-Class Strategy with ONB’s Stephen Lund
New Brunswick’s startup scene is among the most vibrant in Canada. Opportunities NB (ONB) is taking a leadership role within that entrepreneurial ecosystem by building strategic partnerships with key organizations […]
New Brunswick’s Yanky Sports Makes Waves at Montreal Startupfest
New Brunswick’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is among the most vibrant in Canada. ONB is taking a leadership role in that ecosystem via strategic partnerships with key local and international organizations. Among […]
New Brunswick Startup Improves Public Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Update: May 8th – EhEye captured 2017 KIRA Awards for both Innovation Through Technology and Most Promising Startup. This post originally appeared in early 2017, it is being republished as part of New […]
Fancy Pokket: A Shining Example of Immigrant Entrepreneurial Success
A version of this post originally appeared in February 2016. Fancy Pokket is the largest manufacturer of pita bread, flatbread, bagels, and tortilla wraps in Atlantic Canada. Headquartered in Moncton, […]
New Brunswick Craft Brewery Expands in Rothesay
Shane Steeves had been brewing beer at home for more than 20 years when, encouraged by years of positive reviews from friends and family, he decided to try his hand […]
The Award-Winning Entrepreneurial Spirit of New Brunswick: Fils Du Roy
Note: This post originally appeared in December 2015. Sébastien Roy is a lover of both spirits and the province of New Brunswick. Four years ago, Roy combined those passions to […]
New Brunswick Partners with Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England
ONB is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England (CENE), a Boston-based organization made up of Canadian expats from multiple sectors. These incredible entrepreneurs are […]