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Western New Brunswick Economic Snapshot
The purpose of this report is to present an economic analysis of the the Western New Brunswick Region, including gathering and analyzing information on demography, immigration, labour force, income, businesses, major industries and sectors.
Capital Region Welcome Guide
Unlock the essence of our community with our bite-sized welcome guide. Your go-to for local secrets, flavors, and charm. Start exploring the adventure of our welcoming little world!
AI - The Future of City Planning
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.
Capital Region Economic Profile
Previous to regionalization, Ignite offered economic assistance to Fredericton, New Maryland, and Oromocto. Starting in early 2023, Ignite expanded its assistance to the 13 formed entities in the RSC 11. The purpose of this report is to present an economic analysis of the Capital Region. This included gathering and analyzing information on demography, immigration, labour force, income, businesses, major industries and sectors. CLICK here to access the report
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.
Q3 Report 2023
Please feel free to access our 2023 Q3 (quarter three) Board report, providing details on our team milestones and acheivements for the third quarter (July - September 2023) as well as some forward thinking for the next quarter to come. You will also find our KPI scorecard with year to date data. Click here to view the full report
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.
Reach new heights with Ignite’s Business Development Officers
Ignite, the leading Economic Development agency for Capital and Western Valley Regions, is delighted to introduce a brand-new team to support growing businesses within our region. The new team members include Sofia, Hannahbelle, and Danielle.

