Press Releases
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 […]
New Brunswick to be home of Health and Technology District Atlantic
August 2, 2018, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – New Brunswick has been identified by Surrey BC’s Health and Technology District as the location for the first phase of its Atlantic Canadian division. With this initiative, Saint John is poised to become the hub for digital health in Atlantic Canada. The district is a consortium of health and […]
CGS Canada to create up to 100 jobs in Saint John
July 31, 2018, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Computer Generated Solutions Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of CGS, is expanding operations at its office in Saint John, creating up to 100 new jobs over the next four years with support from the provincial government. “New Brunswick’s multi-year economic growth plan focuses our efforts on creating job opportunities across […]
Investment in SimpTek Technologies
July 31, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – SimpTek Technologies, an energy management technology company, plans to expand with investments from the provincial government and the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. “Your government recognizes the important role innovation plays in New Brunswick’s economy,” said Economic Development Minister Francine Landry, who is also the minister responsible for Opportunities NB. […]
New Brunswick joins regional venture capital fund to fuel economic growth
July 30, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is working with a venture capital firm to provide funding for innovative startup companies with strong potential for growth. Build Ventures Fund II is a blend of private and public sector capital managed by Build Ventures, which provides early-stage capital to emerging technology companies in Atlantic Canada. […]