Supporting Growth.
Empowering Communities.
Leading regional economic development growth through Business Growth and Workforce Development.
Our Impact
At Ignite, we help entrepreneurs at every stage, whether you're starting a business, growing it, or sustaining long-term success. Our programs, resources, and expert advice make it easier to navigate the changing business world and find success. Check out our testimonials below; for more success stories go to our In the News Page.
Solomon Danquah - Ignite Success Story
For many newcomers, life in the Capital Region it begins with uncertainty, challenges, and the need to rebuild. Solomon’s story reflects that early stage—the reality of arriving, navigating the unknown, and finding support along the way. For Solomon, part of that support came from the Integration Success Program at Ignite.
Nazareth Araujo - Ignite Success Story
Naz’s story is a great example of newcomers building confidence, connections and real opportunities when they settle in the Capital Region. Through Ignite’s Economic Empowerment Program, Naz was able to build meaningful connections, grow her confidence, and ultimately find her place in the workforce.
Saltwinds Coffee Company - Ignite Success Story
Dr. Laura Richard of Saltwinds Coffee Company talks about the journey of growing a business. From early experimentation to scaling production, this story reflects both innovation and determination—and the kind of support that helps turn potential into growth.
Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd. - Ignite Success Story
Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd is a business with deep roots in New Brunswick, now being carried forward by the next generation—balancing tradition with new ideas and continued growth. Their story reflects resilience, community, and the importance of business support at every stage.
Love At First Bite - Ignite Success Story
Emmanuelle is the owner of Love At First Bite and is a newcomer to New Brunswick who turned her love of baking into something real in her new community. Her journey captures the spirit of starting small, taking a chance, and finding support along the way.
2026 so far…
150
Jobs Created
7
Programs with 158 participants
79
Businesses Supported + 14 New Business Startups
536
Newcomers Supported
Our Performance Indicators are based on our quarterly reports and annual report card. For more detailed information, please visit our In the News page.
Meet Planet Hatch, our incubator, co-working space and entrepreneurial hub located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. With support from Ignite, Planet Hatch provides a physical space, networking opportunities, and resources for entrepreneurs and start-ups in all sectors to start, connect, and thrive.
Meet the Capital Region Integration Network (CRIN). Facilitated through Ignite, the Capital Region Integration Network engages stakeholders and community partners to increase awareness, strengthen capacity, and foster collaboration to better meet the needs of newcomers.
Since 1998, Ignite has led an innovation and knowledge-based approach to help people thrive and businesses grow. It is through this leadership, combined with municipal reform, that Ignite now offers strategic economic development support to the Capital Region of New Brunswick.
With over 25 years of driving economic growth, Ignite is committed to lending our expertise to continue to support business owners, entrepreneurs, newcomers, and communities across the Capital Region
