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Q1 - Report 2025
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Q1 - Report 2025

Access our 2025 Q1 (quarter one) Board Report, providing details on our team milestones and achievements from January - March 2025, as well as some forward thinking for the next quarter to come.

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A Day in Hanwell with the Ignite Marketing Team 
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A Day in Hanwell with the Ignite Marketing Team 

The Ignite Marketing Team heads to Hanwell for a day full of fresh air, local flavour, and inspiring stories. From walking the scenic trails at Hanwell Recreational Park to visiting the innovative team at First Light Distillery, and wrapping up with comfort food at Porter’s Diner, this adventure showcases the unique charm Hanwell has to offer. 

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Level Up Your Career with IBM SkillsBuild
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Level Up Your Career with IBM SkillsBuild

Level up your skills with IBM SkillsBuild—featuring AI, Cybersecurity, Business Strategy, and more. In partnership with Ignite, the McKenna Institute offers this exclusive opportunity to the New Brunswick community.

Content courtesy of the McKenna Institute.

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Igniting Success with Sarah Corey Hollohan
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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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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.

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Batting for Community with Launchpad Sports
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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.

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The Fairway to Growth with Good Guys Golf
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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.

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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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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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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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Media Releases

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Ignite Wins Two National Marketing Awards for Storytelling & Community Engagement  
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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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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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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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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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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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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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