Region’s Startups Honoured At Startup Canada’s Atlantic Awards
Startups from across Atlantic Canada were celebrated Tuesday night in Fredericton at Startup Canada’s Atlantic region awards.
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Business Leaders Support Establishing Green Economy Hub In New Brunswick
The province could soon have its own hub if Green Economy Canada’s plan to expand its network of local hubs outside of Ontario for the first time succeeds.
Fredericton Company Creates Award-Winning Natural Food Preservative
The scientist behind Chinova Bioworks’ Chiber, a natural alternative to artificial preservatives for food and beverages, was recently awarded the Mitacs Outstanding Entrepreneur Award at a ceremony in Halifax.
New Brunswick’s SomaDetect Named Top ‘Disruptor’ At Ecosystem Impact Awards
The Halifax event celebrated the efforts of community leaders and supporters who are helping nurture and grow the startup ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.
Immigration And Cannabis Boost Investment Potential In Atlantic Canada To Record $141 Billion
Rapid population growth due to immigration in Atlantic Canada is boosting the investment climate as the need for housing and infrastructure construction increases.
Indigenous Leaders Blindsided, Business Leaders Unsurprised That Shale Gas Moratorium Is Lifted
Premier Blaine Higgs confirmed on Tuesday that his cabinet approved regulatory changes last month to permit fracking in the Sussex area.
New Program Helps Immigrant Nurse Do What She Was Trained To Do…Be A Nurse
The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund helps newcomers a variety of professions and occupations get their professional credentials recognized more easily.
Music Show Organizer Side Door Wins First Ever Gerry Pond Sales Award
Side Door will receive cash prize and the option for investment from NBIF and Innovacorp worth a total of $30,000.
Rise Helps Homeowners Save Money And The Planet At The Same Time
The Fredericton company’s commitment to helping people build and renovate in a sustainable way helped it become a “B Corporation” – a network of 2,788 companies in 64 countries that balance purpose and profit.
Saint John Training Program Guarantees Women Irving Trade Jobs That Pay $20-$30 An Hour
Women interested in a career in the trades, traditionally the domain of men in this region, now have a clear path to well-paying jobs, thanks to a new pilot project involving industry and the provincial government.
