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Q1 Report 2023

Please feel free to access our 2023 Q1 (quarter one) Board report, providing details on our team milestones and acheivements from January - March 2023 as well as some forward thinking for the next quarter to come. Click here to view the full report

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Loans and Grants

Find information about funding available for your business and begin the application process today.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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Workforce Toolkits

Find work or employees with Ignite’s workforce toolkits.

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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)

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Igniting Success with Sarah Corey Hollohan

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Locked on Local!

From fostering communities to delivering business programming, the team at Ignite knows that economic development needs collaboration, innovation, and lots of feedback.

On this episode of Locked on Local, Sarah Corey Hollohan, CEO of Ignite, shared her insights on economic development and what's on deck for the Capital Region.

Listen now to hear what Ignite has to offer, our plan for Vision 2030 and what's next from the team.

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A Little Goes a Long Way with Briggs & Little Woolen Mills

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Locked on Local!

What's it really like to own a family-run business?

On this episode of Locked on Local, I chatted with Leah Little from Briggs and Little Woolen Mills.

Leah shared the long history of the Woolen Mill, spoke about the importance of authenticity, and gave us insight on family dynamics in business.

Listen here.

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Batting for Community with Launchpad Sports

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Locked on Local!

Batter up! Join us and Kevin McCarthy, owner of Launchpad Sports as Kevin shares his experience of building a business that can create opportunities and build community.

On this episode of Locked on Local, we talked sports analytics, business support and the importance of community.

Tune in to hear Kevin's advice and what played the biggest role in supporting his business journey.

Listen here.

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The Fairway to Growth with Good Guys Golf

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Get ready to tee off with Ben and Rob from Good Guys Golf and The Fairway. On this episode of Locked on Local, Ben and Rob join us to talk about their business journey, the ups and downs, and the lessons learned along the way. Tune in as we chat about timing, networking, and what it really takes to stay above par in business.

Listen here.

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The Chemistry of Coffee with Saltwinds Coffee Company

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The Chemistry of Coffee with Saltwinds Coffee Company

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On the latest episode of Locked on Local, we spoke to Laura Richard, co-founder of Saltwinds Coffee Company Ltd..

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Locked on Local | Tariff Talk with Morgan Peters

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Locked on Local | Tariff Talk with Morgan Peters

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On this special edition episode we talk tariffs with our guest Morgan Peters, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.

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Locked on Local | Chad McGarity: Warehouse Barbershop

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Locked on Local | Chad McGarity: Warehouse Barbershop

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Join host Andrew Lockhart on Locked on Local as he chats with Chad McGarity, the owner of The Warehouse Barbershop in Fredericton. More than just a place for a haircut, Chad has built a community-focused space that gives back through local initiatives. Tune in for a conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and the heart of Fredericton!

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Locked on Local | Emily Arsenault: Dog Eared Books

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Locked on Local | Emily Arsenault: Dog Eared Books

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Join host Andrew Lockhart on Locked on Local as he explores Dog Eared Books—a welcoming, inclusive space in Oromocto. Meet owner Emily Arsenault and discover how her bookstore celebrates local authors, artisans, and the joy of reading.

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Locked on Local | Carolyn Gibbons: Consciously Clean Refillery Inc.

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Get ready for an exciting all-new episode of Locked on Local as Host Andrew Lockhart chats with Carolyn Gibbons, the mastermind behind Consciously Clean Refillery Inc.

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Locked on Local | Andres Hernandez: Daily Espresso Inc.

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In this new episode of Locked on Local, join Andrew Lockhart and guest, Andres Hernandez, owner of Daily Espresso.

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Ignite Wins Two National Marketing Awards for Storytelling & Community Engagement 

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Fredericton, NB – October 8, 2025 – Ignite is proud to announce that it has received two national Marketing Canada Awards from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). The awards recognize exceptional marketing initiatives that promote economic development and community success across the country. Ignite was honoured in two categories…

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Business Resources & Support: U.S. Tariff Updates & Strategic Guidance

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Ignite has gathered essential resources and information from ecosystem partners to help keep our business community informed and prepared. Below, you will find details on upcoming webinars, government resources, and programs designed to support businesses navigating trade challenges.

This is a live document and will be continuously updated as more information and advocacy efforts emerge.

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Ignite Receives ACOA Funding and Officially Launches MERGE Program, Connecting Startups with Municipal Innovation Opportunities

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Planet Hatch Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation & Entrepreneurial Support

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Fredericton, NB, August 28, 2024 – Today at Planet Hatch, community, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and business owners gathered for an afternoon of networking and activities in celebration of Planet Hatch’s 10th-anniversary.

This milestone event marked a decade of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

Read the full media release here.

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Fueling Entrepreneurial Spirit through expanded Funding Opportunities

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Fredericton, NB, May 17, 2024 – Federal support will help entrepreneurs and small business owners access important seed capital funding to start or expand their local businesses. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has contributed more than $1 million to sustain the delivery of Ignite’s Impact Loan Program (ILP).

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Ignite: Sparking Innovation from New Brunswick to the World

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Atlantic Business’s June 2022 issue showcases Ignite Fredericton, illustrating in detail just exactly what our organization does to fund, mentor and accelerate new businesses in New Brunswick.

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