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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

July 16, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) — Global Intelligence, a cyberforensics company, will expand its operations in Fredericton and create up to five new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Global Intelligence joins an ever-growing list of innovative companies who want to be part of this province’s leading cybersecurity ecosystem,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. “Your […]

July 12, 2018, GRAND FALLS (GNB) – G.R. Thériault Ltd., a manufacturer of windows and doors in Grand Falls, is undertaking a $250,000 capital expansion with support from the provincial government. The expansion will also result in the creation of two new full-time jobs. “Supporting the growth of companies that have a strong history of export […]

July 5, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Canopy Growth Corp., one of the world’s largest cannabis producers, will create up to 136 jobs in Fredericton over the next six years. The jobs are expected to result from the corporation’s $40-million investment in a new production facility. “Your government is committed to ensuring the legalization of adult-use cannabis […]

July 4, 2018, SHEDIAC (GNB) – Shediac Lobster Shop Ltd. is expanding its operations and creating up to eight new jobs, with support from the provincial government. “Enabling New Brunswick companies to continue to grow and succeed is an important component of your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé MLA Victor Boudreau. “The Shediac Lobster […]

June 30, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB has awarded $1,000 each to 12 high school graduates to help them achieve their post-secondary goals. “It was exciting to receive the highest number of applications since the program began,” said Economic Development Minister Francine Landry, who is also the minister responsible for Opportunities NB. “It is evident […]

June 28, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) — Difenda, a cybersecurity company, will open a cyber command centre in Fredericton and create up to five new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Your government has been making smart, strategic investments to establish New Brunswick as a leader in high-growth sectors like cybersecurity,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. […]

June 15, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) – Seven New Brunswick companies received awards for their achievements at the 2018 Export Awards Gala, on June 14 in Moncton. “These companies contribute greatly to the economic prosperity of the province by creating jobs, adding to the GDP, increasing tax revenue and attracting new skilled workers,” said Economic Development Minister […]

June 11, 2018, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – TD Insurance is expanding its business in Saint John and creating up to 250 new jobs over the next seven years in partnership with the provincial government. “New Brunswick is a world leader in the business services sector thanks to our strong workforce,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “The […]

June 8, 2018, PERTH-ANDOVER (GNB) – Atlantic Potato Distributors is expanding its operation in Perth-Andover, creating up to 10 full-time jobs with support from the provincial and federal governments. “Spurring growth of New Brunswick businesses is instrumental to your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “This project will help Atlantic Potato Distributors […]