N.B. manufacturers have been stockpiling inventory and accelerating shipments to the U.S. and have paused hiring and major spending due to the threat of impending U.S. tariffs. Provincial governments are discussing potential assistance measures to assist.
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-03-03
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New Brunswick
- thewave.ca
ACOA will invest $3M through the Community Futures Program for 10 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) across N.B. The funding is dispersed to local businesses and organizations to help them expand, grow, and develop.
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Added on 2025-02-21
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New Brunswick
- canada.ca
The Government of Canada is investing $545K in ConnexionWorks, which provides entrepreneurs in the Saint John area with the training, resources, and networking needed to launch their businesses. ConnexionWork’s goal is to boost the number of new businesses.
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Added on 2025-02-21
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Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
- canada.ca
N.B. Manufacturers and exporters are concerned about the threat of a U.S.-imposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Roughly 80% of N.B. products are exported. Some companies have suspended hiring or are looking to switch production to the U.S.
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-09
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New Brunswick
- cbc.ca
The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce is seeing significant growth, with 150 new members so far this year. Of the new businesses, 75% are solopreneurs or owner-operators with less than five employees, and nearly half are led or owned by women.
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2024-08-06
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Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
- thewave.ca
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business states that about 80% of Atlantic businesses are not expecting to see revenue growth during the summer tourism season. Issues include increased costs and weak demand in the hospitality and retail sector.
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-06-26
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New Brunswick
- ctvnews.ca