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Workforce Toolkits
Find work or employees with Ignite’s workforce toolkits.

Ignite Spotlight: The Dandy Paint Lounge
The Dandy Paint Lounge is a place in Fredericton where aspiring, amateur and pro painters alike can find their voice on the canvas (or skateboard deck, or vinyl record)

The Atlantic Immigration Program: A Path Forward
The AIP or Atlantic Immigration Program is a pivotal immigration program to help build Atlantic Canada’s skilled workforce. But it’s not for everyone, and there are areas for improvement. Read this if you’re considering the AIP as a path to permanent residency

Ignite Spotlight: Saffron Indian Foods
Kumar Uprety is bringing a new palette of flavours to Fredericton. The first in our Ignite Spotlight series, Saffron Indian Foods is one of many businesses bringing new life and energy to Fredericton’s economy.

Small Business Week Impact
Small Business Week at Ignite/Planet Hatch was a great opportunity for community members to find out about the process and lifestyle of business ownership.

Locked on Local Episode 5: Duncan Clowater
Born and raised in Fredericton, Duncan Clowater spent close to 6 years travelling around the world and working in different places. Duncan grew up working in a family plumbing and heating business, until at ag 48 he took a left turn to try something completely different…

Five-Year Report Card
Our five-year report card, 2022, is a summary of Knowledge Park/Ignite/Planet Hatch’s performance over the past half decade, highlighting our impact from job creation to economic development.

Locked On Local Episode 4: Stefanie Loukes
Stefanie Loukes is the founder of Rabbittown Beverage Co. On Ignite’s “Locked on Local” she opens up about how she got her start in the beverage industry.
