At Opportunities NB (ONB), investing in New Brunswick’s youth is a priority. We are always on the lookout for new ways to support our youth in gaining professional experience, training, network building, and mentorship. We firmly believe that when we invest in our young people, we all win. Hajar Abdessamie is a recent graduate of […]

Opportunities NB (ONB) is a culture-driven organization; it is our people that drive our success. Our team is passionate, confident, well-informed, and driven by seeing New Brunswick companies succeed. Devon Nutbeem is a shining example of what our team brings to the table. This week, after 35 years with the Government of New Brunswick, Devon […]

The ONB-hosted New Brunswick Export Awards recognize outstanding export performance by New Brunswick-based companies in the international marketplace. The Awards aim to celebrate the business savvy, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation of businesses located in the province that have achieved either recent and/or ongoing success in developing new markets. Winners are selected by a judging panel made up […]

It’s that time of year again! The New Brunswick Export Awards will be presented Thursday in Moncton at Casino NB. Hosted by Opportunities NB (ONB), the Awards, now in their 52nd year, celebrate the business savvy, entrepreneurship, and innovation of businesses operating in New Brunswick and achieving local and global success. Winners are selected by […]

Opportunities NB’s (ONB) Export Development Team facilitates New Brunswick companies’ growth and market diversification efforts via a variety of services including trade missions across the globe. Shediac’s Resilia Inc. recently returned from France as part of the latest of these missions. Formed in 2014, Resilia manufactures and sells the clinically-proven uresta® medical device invented by […]

The New Brunswick Export Awards recognize excellence in exporting. The Awards celebrate the business savvy, entrepreneurship and innovation of businesses operating in New Brunswick and achieving local and global success. Opportunities NB will host the 2018 NB Export Awards celebration recognizing winners in six categories: Emerging Exporter of the Year; Global Diversification Award; Innovative Exporter […]

On January 30, Opportunities NB (ONB) co-hosted a European Union Export Business Forum in Moncton. The event, CETA: Expanding Your Business Horizons, featured presentations on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the many market opportunities within the European Union. ONB’s Export Development Team has collected four reasons why the province of New […]

The Opportunities NB (ONB) Export Development Team is in Massachusetts next week for the latest pan-Atlantic New Exporter Mission to Boston. Fifteen companies from Atlantic Canada are taking part in this mission, which gives businesses a chance to speak with potential buyers, members of the Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England (or CENE), and our partners […]

Fredericton’s Red Rover Craft Cider is New Brunswick’s first craft cider company. Using the finest hand-picked New Brunswick apples to create unique and refreshing English-style cider, Red Rover now offers a wide variety of award-winning cider flavours. In January, Red Rover Owner Adam Clawson took part in the province of New Brunswick’s latest Trade Mission to […]

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 global companies. They have a natural inclination to seek foreign markets in order to better grow their bottom line. Top-of-mind for most businesses is finding that […]

Opportunities NB (ONB), in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Global Affairs Canada is pleased to host the European Union Export Business Forum on January 30 at Moncton’s Delta Beausejour. The forum, CETA: Expanding Your Business Horizons, will feature presentations on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and market […]

In December 2016, we spoke to entrepreneur Luc Jalbert about the success of his Moncton-based company Prelam Enterprises and its Just’a Drop and Just’a Spray bathroom products. At that time, Jalbert had recently returned from a New Brunswick government-led trade mission to China. Since then, the company has pivoted with regards to their China strategy […]