Press Releases
Building to be constructed at Fredericton’s Knowledge Park for cybersecurity companies
August 17, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – A building will be constructed by Greater Fredericton Knowledge Park Inc. with support from the provincial government. The 12,150 sq. metre (135,000 sq. feet) building will be known as Cyber Park. “This new building will be an enormous step forward in all your government’s efforts to establish New Brunswick as […]
New cybersecurity and innovation centre to be established in Fredericton
August 14, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – As part of the ongoing effort to increase New Brunswick’s reputation as a leader in the field of cybersecurity, a new Cybersecurity Innovation Centre will be established in Fredericton, with support from the federal and provincial governments. “Fredericton is being recognized internationally as a hub for cybersecurity excellence,” said deputy […]
Moncton glass processor expanded and created new jobs
August 14, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) – Rayan Environmental Solutions, the only glass processor in Atlantic Canada, has expanded and created five new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Providing support to New Brunswick businesses so they can grow and meet new market demands is an important part of growing our economy and creating jobs, which […]
Investment in Bouctouche manufacturing company
August 13, 2018, BOUCTOUCHE (GNB) — Systemair, a ventilation equipment manufacturer in Bouctouche, is undertaking a $4-million capital expansion with support from the provincial and federal governments. The investment is also expected to create 12 jobs. “I would like to congratulate the Systemair team on this sizable expansion,” said Health Minister Benoît Bourque. “Having an industry-leading […]
Kognitiv Spark to create up to 12 new jobs in Fredericton
August 9, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Kognitiv Spark, an industrial mixed reality company, will create up to 12 new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Strategic investments in high-growth sectors like cybersecurity and information technology are helping to grow New Brunswick’s economy,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. “Having an innovative company like Kognitiv Spark expand […]
Investments in feasibility study of Belledune phosphoric acid plant
August 8, 2018, BELLEDUNE (GNB) – Arianne Phosphate, a development-stage phosphate mining company, will partner with the provincial government to embark on a feasibility study and product testing for a phosphoric acid plant in Belledune. Early estimates suggest the proposed plant would cost about $330 million and could create 120 new jobs in the region. “Investigating […]
Cvent to create up to 25 new jobs in Fredericton
August 8, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Cvent, a meetings, events and hospitality management technology provider, will expand its operations in Fredericton and create up to 25 new jobs within the next three years with support from the provincial government. “Strategic investments in cutting-edge companies like Cvent are driving economic growth in New Brunswick,” said deputy premier […]
Opportunities NB releases first quarterly report on approval and payment information
August 7, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – A report outlining Opportunities NB’s approval and payment information for the first quarter of fiscal 2018-19 is available online. “It is important that Opportunities NB, as the province’s lead economic development agency, be transparent and accountable,” said Economic Development Minister Francine Landry, who is also the minister responsible for Opportunities NB. […]
Grand Falls Agromart to expand operations in Saint-André
August 7, 2018, SAINT-ANDRÉ (GNB) – Grand Falls Agromart, a company in the agricultural support sector, will undertake a $420,000 capital investment at its facility in Saint-André with support from the provincial government. The project is also expected to create two additional full-time jobs. “Helping grow successful export operations, especially in key industries like agriculture, is […]
Capital investment in Burbank Water and Wastewater treatment facility
August 3, 2018, CENTREVILLE (GNB) – Support from the provincial government is helping Burbank Water and Wastewater build a wastewater treatment facility and create seven jobs. “Through our multi-year economic growth plan, we are supporting start-up businesses,” said Environment and Local Government Minister Andrew Harvey. “By supporting businesses like Burbank Water and Wastewater, we are helping […]
Faster internet to become available in rural New Brunswick
August 3, 2018, WOODSTOCK – Xplornet Communications Inc. will soon offer faster Internet services and, by the end of 2019, the latest 5G-ready technology to rural homes and businesses in New Brunswick. “Your government’s multi-year economic growth plan is focused on investing to help all New Brunswickers,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “Fast, reliable Internet connectivity in […]
Wind assessment company to expand and create jobs in Quispamsis
August 2, 2018, QUISPAMSIS (GNB) – Sentrex Wind Services Inc., a provider of wind assessment services, is undertaking a $493,000 capital expansion with support from the provincial government. The expansion will result in the creation of eight new full-time jobs. “Economic growth and job creation are top priorities for your government,” said Economic Development Minister Francine […]