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Locked on Local Episode 6: Jeff Mundee
For 15 years, Jeff Mundee has been a game programmer, often working independently on gamified software user interfaces in his spare time. For the uninitiated, a gamified software is simply a software that has been set up to play like a video game, but that performs an actual task.
Startup Visa Success Story: Pavel Gupta
Pavel Gupta runs a rapidly-growing data science company, founded in Bangalore and locating its Canadian operation right here in Fredericton, NB.
Atlantic City Trends
Atlantic Canada’s cities are the driving force behind strong growth in the region’s economy.
All Atlantic cities were growing at above average rates in 2022 due to increased immigration and strong migration flows from other parts of Canada.
This report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council highlights the economic growth of cities within the Atlantic Provinces
Ignite Spotlight: Half-Cut Brewing Company/Coastline Pizza
Half Cut Brewing company is a project of Matt Corey, who incubated his business with Picaroon’s Brewing company. Corey teamed up with 11th Mile to create a new brewery/pizza business concept: and is a prime example of how businesses can build on their strengths to create a new and exciting offer.
Startup Visa Success Story: Shail Niazi
Shail Niazi started The Talent Games to help employers engage their workforce from the moment their workers apply for a job. The Talent Games provides applicants with a gamified experience, and employers with easy-to-evaluate insights about their talent pool.
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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

