Press Releases
Investment to support growth of Saint John technology firm
August 29, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government, through Opportunities NB, is supporting Four Eyes Financial’s continued growth by providing market development and payroll assistance. Established in 2015, Four […]
Opportunities NB Board of Directors Appoints Traci Simmons as New CEO
August 15, 2023, FREDERICTON (ONB) – The Board of Directors for Opportunities NB is pleased to announce the appointment of Traci Simmons as CEO for the Crown corporation. The appointment […]
Investment supports workforce expansion of Moncton manufacturer
Aug. 9, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is providing $280,000 in payroll rebates to support Greystone Energy Systems Inc. adding up to 34 new full-time jobs in Moncton. Opportunities […]
NBIF and ONB Invest $2m in Cleantech and Climate Mitigation
FREDERICTON, NB – For the third consecutive year, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) is continuing its exciting partnership with Opportunities NB (ONB) to support New Brunswick’s transition to a green economy. ONB is investing $2 million […]
Business delegation attending Canadian-American conference in St. John’s
July 21, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – A business delegation from New Brunswick will attend a Canadian-American conference in St. John’s on July 23 to 25. The delegation, which includes representatives […]
Memorandum of understanding with Czech Republic underlines co-operation in the energy sector
June 15, 2023, OTTAWA (GNB) – The provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic focused on bilateral co-operation in […]
New Brunswick researchers make new deals, connections at BIO International Convention
June 7, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick researchers and innovators are wrapping up their mission to the BIO International Convention in Boston, which runs from June 5 to 8, […]
2023 Export Awards presented to seven recipients
June 2, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB celebrated the province’s top-performing exporters at the 55th annual Export Awards in Fredericton on Thursday. “Expanding exports drives the development of new opportunities […]
39 companies vie for 2023 New Brunswick Export Awards
May 10, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB will pay tribute to the importance of the province’s exporting industries at its 55th annual gala to be held on June 1 in […]
Summit organized to assist newcomer professionals
May 3, 2023, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – More than 150 newcomer professionals gathered with government and private-sector stakeholders on Tuesday for a summit on workforce preparedness. “Newcomers have the skills […]
International technology company to establish National Digital Excellence Centre in Fredericton
21 April 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Thales Group, with support from the provincial and federal governments, is establishing its National Digital Excellence Centre (NDEC) in Fredericton. The centre will eventually […]
High school graduates can now apply for 2023 NB Proud Awards
April 5, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB is inviting 2023 high school graduates enrolled in New Brunswick post-secondary institutions to apply for one of its five NB Proud Awards. The […]
Province’s immigration allocation increases by 67 per cent, renewed immigration agreement signed
April 3, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today it has received a 67 per cent increase in immigration allocations from the federal government. In addition, the provincial government […]
Support for projects to improve businesses’ competitiveness, exports
March 17, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government, through Opportunities NB, has committed more than $4.5 million in conditionally repayable loans since April 1 to support productivity improvement projects […]
Investments aim to help Saint John company increase production
March 17, 2023, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced a combined investment of $800,000 to support the continued growth of Crosby Molasses Company Ltd. The provincial […]
New program launched to retain international students after graduation
Jan. 10, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB held the first Study and Succeed in New Brunswick conference Jan. 6-8. This marked the launch of the Study and Succeed in New […]
IBM Canada to establish client innovation centre with provincial support
Dec. 9, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – IBM Canada, with support from the provincial government, is creating a client innovation centre in Fredericton with up to 250 full-time jobs. The jobs […]
Government support for up to 40 jobs in nuclear industry
Nov. 22, 2022, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The provincial government, through Opportunities NB, will support the creation of up to 40 full-time positions in a variety of nuclear engineering roles at […]
Federal-provincial immigration pilot project launched to address critical labour force vacancies
Nov. 7, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced a new immigration stream called the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot to attract skilled workers into occupations that […]
Investment to help Saint John manufacturer create up to 29 new jobs and enhance productivity
Oct. 14, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced investments to help Razor Contract Manufacturing Ltd. in Saint John add up to 29 new jobs and enhance […]