January 21, 2020, FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick received a B+ today in the Annual Red Tape Report Card issued by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The grade is an improvement from the C- received in 2018 and is the highest grade the province has received in the past decade. The report cites strong […]

November 22, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Provincial government representatives and stakeholders from the Belledune region met today to begin charting a recovery plan for the community. The Brunswick smelter is expected to close at the end of the year, resulting in more than 400 direct job losses. Earlier this week, the government announced the creation […]

October 29, 2019, MONCTON (GNB) – A multinational information technology service and consulting company opened an office in Moncton today. HCL Technologies announced the opening of a global delivery centre which will focus on providing technology support in such areas as application development and testing. “This is a win-win for New Brunswick,” said Economic Development […]

October 24, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Entrepreneurs in the province now have access to one-on-one help in navigating the regulatory requirements of running a business thanks to a pilot program introduced today. The Business Navigators, a client management support program based upon a successful model implemented in Nova Scotia, is being offered through Opportunities NB. […]

June 26, 2019 – The University of New Brunswick (UNB), the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) signed a two-year memorandum of understanding promising to work together to explore future collaborative opportunities in the field of cannabis research. By recognizing that the demand for medicinal cannabis offers significant economic growth opportunities, […]

June 20, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Twelve New Brunswick high school graduates have been honoured for writing essays that promote studying, working and living in their home province after graduation. Recipients of the NB Proud Awards, sponsored by Opportunities NB, each receive $1,000. “This funding will help 12 high school graduates from all parts of the […]

June 14, 2019, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – New Brunswick’s top-performing exporters were recognized for their achievements at the 2019 Export Awards in Saint John on Thursday. “This is an excellent opportunity to recognize the outstanding New Brunswick companies that are succeeding by expanding their export markets,” said Economic Development and Small Business Minister Mary Wilson, who […]

June 6, 2019, SAINT JOHN, NB – Top cannabis researchers and scientists will meet in Saint John on June 16 ahead of the World Cannabis Congress (WCC) to exchange critical research findings of interest to the international cannabis industry. This marks the first such opportunity since the legalization of cannabis in Atlantic Canada and the […]

June 5, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick’s highest-performing export companies will be honoured with special awards during a gala event in Saint John on June 13. Twenty-eight companies have been named finalists for the 2019 Export Awards, an event that recognizes the importance of exports to economic development. “The Export Awards are an excellent opportunity […]

May 29, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – More than 200 representatives from government, industry and academia are attending a two-day summit in Fredericton this week aimed at training and recruiting more skilled workers to the cybersecurity industry in New Brunswick and around the world. “Our government is committed to creating the right environment for New Brunswick businesses […]

April 10, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB invites high school graduates enrolled in New Brunswick post-secondary institutions to apply for one of 12 NB Proud Awards. The awards program encourages students to pursue their post-secondary studies in the province. It also helps to ensure those students are prepared for the opportunities within New Brunswick’s changing […]

February 6, 2019, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Ellen Ochoa, a former NASA astronaut, will lead keynote discussions at the 2019 CyberSmart summit to be held May 29-30 in Fredericton. Facilitated by CyberNB, a special operating agency of Opportunities NB, the summit is the only cybersecurity skills and workforce development event of its kind in North America. Now […]