Press Releases
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. […]
Maritime Door and Window to expand and create jobs in Moncton
July 30, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) — Maritime Door and Window Ltd., a manufacturer and retailer in Moncton, is undertaking a $150,000 capital expansion with support from the provincial government. The expansion will result in the creation of six new full-time jobs. “Supporting job creation and economic growth have been priorities for your government over each of […]
Agriculture technology company to create up to 31 jobs in Fredericton
July 30, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Resson, an agriculture technology company, is creating up to 31 new jobs over the next three years with support from the provincial government. “Resson is a New Brunswick success story,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. “That it could emerge here is a credit to the entrepreneurial spirit that exists in […]
Robotics company to create up to 30 jobs in Fredericton
July 27, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Lateetud Inc., a company in the robotic process automation sector, is opening an office in Fredericton and creating up to 30 jobs over the next four years. “Creating job opportunities in emerging industries is at the heart of your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “Having an […]
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts expands Saint John location creating up to 109 jobs
July 26, 2018, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada is expanding operations at its business services centre in Saint John, creating up to 109 jobs over the next three years with support from the provincial government. “Growing the business services centre industry is a part of New Brunswick’s multi-year economic growth plan which […]
Tech Mahindra to create jobs in Riverview
July 25, 2018, RIVERVIEW (GNB) – Tech Mahindra, an Indian-based information technology company, is establishing a business services centre in Riverview, creating up to 116 jobs over the next five years with support from the provincial government. The company also intends to relocate up to 30 employees to New Brunswick. “New Brunswick’s multi-year economic growth […]
Capital investment at Enflo Canada in Grand Falls
July 24, 2018, GRAND FALLS (GNB) – One of North America’s leading manufacturers of polytetrafluoroethylene, a type of polymer, is undertaking a $358,000 capital investment at its Grand Falls factory with support from the provincial and federal governments. The investment by Enflo Canada is expected to create four additional full-time jobs. “Growing the economy and creating […]
Juniper Organics makes $3-million capital investment and creates jobs
July 19, 2018, JUNIPER (GNB) – Juniper Organics has completed a $3-million investment in equipment and infrastructure upgrades at its peat moss plant with support from the provincial and federal governments. The capital investments are expected to create 10 new full-time equivalent jobs over the next four years. “Job creation and economic growth are top priorities […]
Kelson and Kelson to create jobs in Saint John
July 17, 2018, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Kelson and Kelson Industrial Group will create 23 new jobs in Saint John with support from the provincial government. “Kelson and Kelson are a real success story for the Saint John region and the entire New Brunswick economy,” said Energy and Resource Development Minister Rick Doucet. “This company’s continued […]
Al-Pack Enterprises to expand and create new jobs
July 16, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) – Al-Pack Enterprises is expanding its operations and adding up to nine jobs with support from the provincial and federal governments. “Supporting New Brunswick businesses as they grow, reinvest in our province and create jobs is important to your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Finance Minister Cathy Rogers. “I am […]