Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and P.E.I. Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach announced a combined government investment of $92,500 to the PERCÉ program. PERCÉ gives up to twenty post-secondary students from across Prince Edward Island the opportunity to enhance their business skills, make important network connections, and increase their awareness of … Read more
A delegation of 17 companies and organizations from Atlantic Canada’s biotechnology industry is returning home after showcasing their world class capabilities at the 2014 BIO International Convention held June 23 to 26, in San Diego, California. BIO International is one of the largest business development and exhibition events of its kind in the world. While at the … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Senator David Wells announced a repayable investment of $500,000 for Rutter Inc. to carry out international marketing activities associated with its advanced radar technologies for the marine, oil and gas, and defense and security markets. This project is enhancing Rutter … Read more
Northern Harvest Sea Farms will be more efficient and competitive thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) made the announcement in Letang, N.B., with company officials. Northern Harvest Sea Farms has installed underwater lighting systems at two of its marine sites in New Brunswick … Read more
Atlantic Canada’s aquaculture, ocean technology, and oil and gas sectors welcomed a week-long visit by Chinese entrepreneurs, researchers and educators as an opportunity to build relationships and do business in the world’s second largest economy. This incoming trade mission, which is funded by the Government of Canada and four Atlantic provinces, was a chance for Atlantic … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced federal and provincial funding for ARS LONGA Inc., the operating body of the arts and cultural centre known as The Guild. The Guild is located in the heart of Charlottetown on the corner … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) and PEI Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach were pleased to welcome a delegation of Barbados-based entrepreneurs to Atlantic Canada to strengthen trade, investment, and partner relationships between the regions. The full release is available online. “Helping to foster import and export relationships with … Read more
Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to develop the skills they need to make their businesses more innovative, productive and competitive, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced an investment of $126,673 under ACOA’s Business Development Program for High Growth Essentials … Read more
Representatives of the federal and provincial governments joined officials from Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre for a ribbon cutting to officially mark the completion of the renovations and announce government support toward the improved Centre. Participants included Conservative MP John Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.) and Curtis Malloch, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Charlotte-Campobello. The … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.) announced that a delegation of companies and buyers from Latin America will participate in an incoming multi-sector trade mission to New Brunswick to learn more about potential opportunities with companies throughout the region, thanks to … Read more
