Press Releases
Premier meets with Xerox Canada’s president
May 3, 2017, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Premier Brian Gallant met with Xerox Canada’s president John Corley today to discuss growth potential for the company in Saint John. “It is […]
Investment supports craft brewery expansion
April 24, 2017, ROTHESAY (GNB) – The provincial government is investing in the expansion of an award-winning craft brewery. Hammond River Brewing Co. is increasing its production capacity by adding […]
Investment in distillery
April 18, 2017, PETIT-PAQUETVILLE (GNB) — Distillerie Fils du Roy, an award-winning New Brunswick distillery, is growing thanks in part to investments from the provincial government. The company, founded in […]
Investment in cheese factory
April 18, 2017, CARAQUET (GNB) – Cheese maker Les Blancs d’Arcadie is increasing production with financial assistance from the provincial government. The Caraquet company, which produces a variety of cheddars […]
Business Development Bank of Canada to work with province to support business
April 13, 2017, MONCTON (GNB) – The provincial government has signed a letter of intent with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to work together to help business. “Increased […]
Business delegation to meet with Massachusetts business leaders
April 13, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Treasury Board President Roger Melanson, who is also the minister responsible for Trade Policy, will visit Boston on April 19 and 20 with company […]
Second Access to Capital Summit held
April 5, 2017, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The provincial government hosted a second Economic Opportunities Summit Tuesday on access to capital. “Job creation and economic growth are top priorities for […]
Second Business Service Centre Summit
April 4, 2017, MONCTON (GNB) – The provincial government hosted a follow-up Economic Opportunities Summit on the Business Services Centre sector on Monday. The summit focused on increasing awareness and […]
Economic Growth Plan to incorporate marijuana sector
March 24, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has identified medicinal and recreational marijuana services and products as key opportunities for growing the provincial economy. In light of the […]
Fredericton company to create 50 new jobs
March 1, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Quick Service Software, a Fredericton-based software company, is expanding and creating 50 new full-time positions. The company, founded in 2000, currently employs 50 New […]
Investment to support local food industry
February 28, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has announced support for the local food industry with financial assistance for a Fredericton-based food company. Opportunities NB will provide payroll […]
New Brunswick demonstrates leadership bringing Cyber Essentials to Canada
February 28, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Small and medium-sized businesses in Canada will soon have a new tool to help them mitigate cyberattacks, resulting in 50 tech support jobs in […]
Premier meets with employees at business services centre
February 21, 2017, MONCTON (GNB) – Premier Brian Gallant met with employees at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) business services centre in Moncton today during a tour of the […]
Awareness key to growth in business services centre sector
February 9, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Increased awareness of the work being done in the business services centre sector, along with community and social responsibility, were key topics at a […]
Investments support expansion at Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co.
January 25, 2017, WATERVILLE (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments have announced a contribution of $867,000 to help the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. with an 836-square metre (9,000-square […]
Saint John business services centre to create 350 jobs
January 20, 2017, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Sears Canada is opening a business services centre in Saint John this spring, creating 350 new jobs. Combined with Wednesday’s announcement of a […]
New business services centre to open in Edmundston
January 18, 2017, EDMUNDSTON (GNB) – Sears Canada is opening a business services centre in Edmundston this spring, creating 180 new jobs. “We are seeing growth in the business services […]
Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity opens at UNB
January 16, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is investing $1.9 million in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, an innovative hub for research, training and industry collaboration, which officially […]
Economic Growth Plan sees opportunity in business services centre sector
January 16, 2017, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government plans to capitalize upon its existing assets to nurture further growth in one of Canada’s fastest-growing industries. The province has made […]
Investment in Island Fishermen Cooperative Association supports jobs in Lamèque and Pointe-Sapin
January 14, 2017, LAMÈQUE (GNB) – The provincial government is investing more than $525,000 in the Island Fisherman Cooperative Association, allowing the co-operative to improve efficiency and productivity, and increase […]