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New innovation fund established to help small-, medium-sized enterprises
The provincial government is investing $7.25 million in a new innovation fund to help small- and medium-sized enterprises become more productive and competitive. Premier David Alward made the announcement today. From left: Calvin Milbury, of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Bob Hatheway of the New ...
Provincial, federal governments make additional investments in Fundy Trail Parkway
The provincial and federal governments are making a further, combined investment of more than $7.9 million to continue work on the Fundy Trail Parkway east of St. Martins. From left: Saint John MP Rodney Weston; Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore; Harley Tingley, president of Fundy Trail Development Authority; Premier David ...
Federal and provincial support for Apex Industries Inc.
The provincial and federal governments announced investments in Apex Industries Inc. to help improve the company’s competitiveness and to create greater opportunities for the aerospace and defence sector. From left: Jack Stultz, president of APEX Industries Inc.; Premier David Alward; Keith Parlee, chief operating officer, APEX Industries Inc.; National Revenue ...
Provincial government investing in McAdam company
The New Brunswick government is investing up to $125,000 in a modernization project at Soleno Inc. in McAdam. From left: Premier David Alward; Alain Poirier, president of Soleno Inc.; and York MLA Carl Urquhart.
Federal, provincial support for Centreville trailer manufacturer
Representatives of the provincial and federal government joined company officials today to celebrate the opening of B.W.S. Manufacturing Ltd.'s new facility. They also announced provincial and federal investments that helped the company acquire a neighbouring manufacturing facility to establish the new plant, enabling the company to increase its capacity while ...
Provincial government increasing assistance to small-, medium-sized businesses
The New Brunswick government is increasing financial assistance for small- and medium-size businesses to create jobs. From left: Justice Minister and Attorney-General Marie-Claude Blais; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Premier David Alward; Environment and Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch; Dieppe Mayor Yvon Lapierre; and Moncton Deputy-Mayor Merill Henderson.
Workplace training company to create up to 22 jobs in Miramichi
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc., headquartered in St. John's, N.L., will create up to 22 full-time positions at its newly established Centre of Excellence in Miramichi. From left: Emad Rizkalla, founder and chief executive officer, Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc.; and Premier David Alward.
Provincial, federal governments invest in Heveco Ltd.
The New Brunswick and federal governments are investing a total of $775,000 to help Heveco Ltd. reduce costs and improve productivity at its peat moss operation in Tabusintac. From left: Tracadie-Sheila MLA Claude Landry; Miramichi Bay-Neguac MLA Serge Robichaud; Premier David Alward; Miramichi MP Tilly O'Neill-Gordon; Rolf Mecking, general manager, ...
Provincial, federal governments invest in Tracadie-Sheila company
The New Brunswick and federal governments are investing a total of $888,650 to expand MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd. of Tracadie-Sheila. From left: Tracadie-Sheila MLA Claude Landry; Serge Thériault, of MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd.; Léopold Thériault, president of MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd.; Premier David Alward; and Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud.
Provincial, federal governments support world curling championships in Fredericton
The New Brunswick and federal governments are making a combined investment of $50,000 to support the 2013 World Mixed Doubles and Senior Curling Championships taking place April 13-20. From left: Energy and Mines Minister Craig Leonard; Wayne Tallon, chair, Fredericton World Curling Championships (2013) Inc.; and Fisheries and Oceans Minister ...
New provincial export strategy released
Premier David Alward released a new provincial export strategy containing a dynamic range of measures to support existing exporters and encourage new ones. Entitled Growing Global Markets: Ten actions to create a wealthier New Brunswick through exports, the strategy contains 10 action items to grow New Brunswick's export economy.
New Brunswick companies to attend International Boston Seafood Show
Premier David Alward is leading a trade mission of New Brunswick seafood companies to the largest seafood show in North America as part of the provincial government's economic development strategy. The International Boston Seafood Show attracts more than 16,000 buyers and sellers of seafood products from more than 90 countries. ...
New rescue boat for Lac-Baker
The provincial government is investing $16,200 to help purchase a rescue boat for the Village of Lac-Baker. From left: Louis Nadeau, fire chief, Lac-Baker Fire Department; Lac-Baker Mayor Alpha Nadeau; Premier David Alward; and Madawaska-les-Lacs MLA Yvon Bonenfant.
Premier delivers State of the Province address
An $80-million investment in innovation and research and development as well as the naming of the co-chair of the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council highlighted the state of the province address by Premier David Alward.
Siemens Canada creating 25 research and development jobs in Fredericton
Siemens Canada, a global leader in innovation, is creating up to 25 scientific and technical jobs at its newly established research and development facility in Fredericton. From left: Invest NB chief executive officer Robert MacLeod; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Premier David Alward; Siemens Canada chief executive officer and ...
Cormer Defense creating 80 jobs in Miramichi
Through its plan to rebuild New Brunswick’s economy, the provincial government is investing in the creation of 80 jobs at Cormer Defense, a global firm that will retrofit military vehicles at a new facility in Miramichi. From left: Premier David Alward; Leo Sousa, president of Cormer Defence; and Public Safety ...
Provincial, federal governments invest in upgrades to infrastructure in Eel River Crossing
The provincial and federal governments are making a combined investment of $213,626 in an infrastructure improvement project in Eel River Crossing. From left: Campbellton-Restigouche Centre MLA Greg Davis, legislative secretary to the minister of Economic Development, responsible for northern development and rural affairs; Deputy Mayor Francois Levesque; and Bernard Valcourt, ...
Federal and provincial support for Campbellton RV resort
The federal and provincial governments are investing a combined $1 million in the City of Campbellton’s recreational vehicle (RV) resort on the waterfront of the Restigouche River. From left: Campbellton-Restigouche Centre MLA Greg Davis, legislative secretary to the minister of Economic Development, responsible for northern development and rural affairs; Bernard ...
Provincial and federal governments invest in Provincial Bandag Tires Ltd.
The provincial and federal government are making a combined investment of up to $306,010 in Provincial Bandag Tires Ltd. of Edmundston. This investment will enable the company to become more efficient and modernize its plant. From left: Raymonde Plourde, company co-owner; Edmundston mayor Cyrille Simard; Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé; ...
Provincial, federal governments invest in high-tech signage company
The provincial and federal governments are making a combined investment of $136,800 in Audiotek Inc. and its Visicom Signs division. The funding will help the company expand its facilities, modernize its operations, improve its productivity and develop new markets. From left: Edmundston mayor Cyrille Simard; Bernard Valcourt, associate minister of ...
Provincial support to Bathurst electric motor repair company
The provincial government is investing $30,000 to assist Roger’s Electric Motor Service Ltd. in Bathurst acquire new equipment to increase productivity. From left: Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; and Todd Morrison of Rogers Electric Motor Service Ltd.
Fabrication company receives provincial assistance
The provincial government is investing $120,000 to assist Johnson Enterprises Inc. acquire new equipment for its fabrication shop. From left: Campbellton-Restigouche Centre MLA Greg Davis; Premier David Alward; and Joey Johnson, vice-president and general manager of Johnson Enterprises Inc.
Grand Falls engineering design company receives provincial support
The provincial government is investing $114,500 to assist ADDIS Group Inc., an engineering design company, expand its operations. Funding provided through the Northern New Brunswick Economic Development and Innovation Fund and the Department of Economic Development's NB Growth program will allow the company to acquire and install new equipment, creating ...
Eight companies receive provincial innovation awards
Eight New Brunswick companies received awards for their innovation in one of the province's six strategic sectors. The awards ceremony served as the final event of a two-day forum on commercialization and productivity. Front row; from left: Al Dillon, Bluedrop Performance Learning (Aerospace and defense); Jill Green, Green Imaging Technologies ...
Joist manufacturer receives federal and provincial support for new equipment
Boise Alljoist Ltd., a manufacturer of wood I-joists for the residential and commercial construction industry, has received federal and provincial government support to buy new equipment. From left: Madawaska-Les-Lacs MLA Yvon Bonenfant; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Daniel Grandmaison, general manger of Boise All Joist Ltd.; and Bernard Valcourt, ...