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10 Years of Innovation – Members Throughout the Years
Article Julia Pazzano Article Julia Pazzano

10 Years of Innovation – Members Throughout the Years

In honour of Planet Hatch’s 10 Year, we’re wanted to highlight some of the amazing talent and innovation that generated successful businesses in our region. Check out the stories of some of Planet Hatch’s members, past and present, to hear how these successful businesses got their start.

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Finding Success Through Connections
Article Rey Cascante Article Rey Cascante

Finding Success Through Connections

The Connector program aids international and local recent grads to integrate into the local job market by matching them with leaders in their industries, expanding their professional networks quickly, and creating ties to communities across the region. The true impact of what this program means to our connectees comes from their personal stories. Here are three stories from some of our connectees that have found success. 

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3 Small Business Collaborations in the Capital Region
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3 Small Business Collaborations in the Capital Region

Here at Ignite we recognize the value of small businesses in the region and their positive impact on our economy. This is why, every year, in the month of October we celebrate “Small Business Week”, where we collaborate with small businesses and business support organizations to come together and learn, network and promote the impact small business have on our community. In this year’s “Small Business week”, we wanted to highlight businesses that support and aid the work of other small businesses. Here are some of these awesome companies.  

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Ignite hosts the first-ever ‘Newcomer Summit’
Article Rey Cascante Article Rey Cascante

Ignite hosts the first-ever ‘Newcomer Summit’

Ignite is aiming at making the transition to your new home in the Capital Region as seamless and stress-free as possible with our first annual Newcomer Summit. This exciting event will gather together newcomers, government agencies, and support organizations in one room to foster connections and present information.

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Newcomer Business finds home at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery
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Newcomer Business finds home at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Newcomer-owned ‘Daily Espresso’ opens its doors at Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

The ‘Daily Espresso’ is a cafe owned by a Colombian couple, Nicolas and Paola Laverde-Marquez, and their business partner and fellow Colombian, Andres Hernandez. The business partners came to Canada to improve their quality of life and expand their career opportunities.

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