Volta Announces Pitch Competition Finalists
Fifteen Atlantic Canadian early-stage technology startups will pitch at the fall 2019 edition of the Volta Cohort Pitch Event later this month.
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Developer Will Tear Down Gothic Arches, Build Apartments For ‘Empty-Nesters’
Percy Wilbur says the historic building in the Saint John city centre is beyond repair, so he’ll demolish it and construct an apartment building for ’empty-nesters’ looking to downsize and move to the urban core.
Moncton Entrepreneur Among Recipients of EY Atlantic Awards
John Chamberlaine, the president and CEO of Action Car & Trucks Accessories, won under the consumer products and retail category.
Halifax’s Mezza Lebanese Kitchen Will Open Location In Moncton
The family-owned, fast-casual restaurant chain plans to follow with locations in Saint John and Fredericton, and P.E.I.
Local Designer Showcases Dress Made From Bathroom Tissue On Toronto Catwalk
Yes, you heard that right. Chavah Lindsay of Grand Bay-Westfield, was one of 16 Canadian designers who showcased dresses made from bathroom tissue as part of a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society.
Happy Hour Club Launching Saint John Chapter
A new is event is aiming to help women in Saint John make meanful connections, minus all the awkward things that typically come with networking.
Atlantic Technology Summit Will Showcase Region’s Companies, Home-Grown Talent
The Halifax conference will bring together up to 250 people who work in the digital technology field and provide talks by specialists from some of the world’s biggest tech companies and home-grown talent.
Moncton Is Getting Its Own Dedicated Spin Studio
SPINCO offers rhythm-based indoor cycling classes in the dark, under a disco ball, with support from coaches.
BEA Atlantic Opens New Chapters, Helping Highlight Diversity In Architecture
Since launching its first chapter in New Brunswick in 2018, members of Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic (BEA Atlantic) say they have helped increased visibility of women in architecture through more chapters and events throughout the region.
New Brunswick Startups Have Most Successful Year Since 2011
According to a new report from Entrevestor, 2018 was the most successful year for New Brunswick startups since 2011, when Radian6 and Q1 Labs announced they were exiting with a reported value of more than $1 billion.
