Economists Say Subsidy For Student Jobs Shouldn’t Vary So Greatly Across The Country
New Brunswick and P.E.I. received approximately double the national average, and Newfoundland and Labrador got more than three times the national average.
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Office Icebreakers That Don’t Suck
The folks at Fast Company have put together a list of questions and activities that won’t make anyone feel uncomfortable. Here are just a few of them.
New Brunswick Retail Economy Had A Strong Start This Year, Says APEC Report
The province recorded the highest growth in retail sales in the region and the largest decline in manufacturing sales in Canada as low oil prices weighed on sales values., according to the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
Moncton-Based Quber Raises $450,000 As It Seeks Growth
Quber, a smartphone app, helps its users save money for their financial goals through a series of fun challenges.
Leaders Of Tomorrow Essay Contest For Opportunity To See Barack Obama
Huddle is excited to be part of an initiative to give a young leader of tomorrow the opportunity to win a $500 cash prize and a floor seat for “A Conversation With Barack Obama” November 13 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, a sold-out event featuring the former U.S. president.
Huddle ‘Emerging Enterprise’ Finalist For Saint John Outstanding Business Awards
Huddle is joined but fellow finalists, The Saint John Tool Library and The Zesty Lemon, in the up-and-coming business category. This year’s OBAs gala event, hosted by the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, takes place October 10 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre.
Marshalls Makes It Official: New Fredericton Store Will Open August 27
This will be the third new location in the province for the popular retail chain. Last fall Marshalls opened a new store in Saint John, and earlier this year it also opened one in Bathurst.
NBCC Establishing Lab To Help Companies Create Products With World-Class UX Design
UX Atlantic hosted a conference in June with experts from Google and Shopify on hand to share their experiences. Now out of that event comes renewed momentum for a lab that would help develop the skills of the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
SomaDetect Raises $2-Million (U.S.) From Venture Capitalists, NBIF
Founded in 2016, the Fredericton-based company has designed and produced an in-line sensor that uses deep learning algorithm and visualization software to measure critical indicators of quality and health in milking cows.
Build Ventures’ Rob Barbara Selected As Kauffman Fellow
Rob Barbara, a general partner with Halifax-based venture capital firm Build Ventures, has been selected for Class 24 of the Kauffman Fellows, a two-year program that brings together the most innovative minds in venture capital.
