Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency

A Saint John-based tech company has raised more than $12 million CAD and is an industry leader for artificial intelligence (AI) security. Check out our latest #growthstory featuring TrojAI to discover how co-founders James Stewart and Stephen Goddard paired up to tackle a problem they saw in the market and turned it into an international business! 🎉 ➡️ #AlwaysMovingForward

Our June newsletter hit inboxes today! Check it out for news, growth stories, and what our team has been up to on the ground: https://lnkd.in/eCax-5BS #AlwaysMovingForward

James K. Irving, Chairman of J.D. Irving, was a business and community leader, driving growth and innovation for the Saint John Region and New Brunswick throughout his career. His entrepreneurial spirit was seen throughout all his work and his contributions to our community have left a lasting legacy. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. https://bit.ly/3VTlEJv

📣 In case you missed it: The New Brunswick Business Council commissioned David Campbell of Jupia Consulting to perform an analysis of the province’s export and manufacturing sectors, its historical impact, and its declined position in today’s economy. The report was released yesterday and provides data points on the state of the provincial economy, as well as a number of key recommendations. Out of the recommendations, high importance needs to be placed on supporting existing industries in the short term: ➡ There needs to be government focus on creating an investment tax credit for companies that invest in automation and digitization. ➡ Ensuring accelerated path for employers is in place to recruit specialized workers from outside the country. ➡ The government needs to match the housing incentives that other Maritime Provinces are using to stimulate housing development. You can read the full report and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xslCig

Last week, CEO, Andrew Beckett spoke at the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce luncheon and highlighted the region’s potential, strengths, opportunities and challenges. Today we're addressing the top 6 unanswered questions from the room! Check it out 👇 👀 #AlwaysMovingForward #ThrowbackThursday

The Saint John Region isn’t just a great place to visit—it’s a great place to live and work. As students throughout the region head into summer holidays and work placements, we want to showcase the opportunities available here. ➡ Find meaningful employment here, or start your own business! ➡Unplug from work with countless outdoor adventures nearby. ➡You're just minutes from door-to-shore, and you’re not far from your closest friends and family either. Keep your life moving forward right here in the Saint John Region. #AlwaysMovingForward

This afternoon CEO, Andrew Beckett spoke at the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce luncheon and highlighted the region's potential, showcasing the opportunities that are in front of us, but also acknowledging the challenges. We know there is lots of work to do, and we are proud to be part of the collaborative effort to truly move the region forward. Stay tuned for an upcoming Q&A blog post that will dive into questions asked in the room today. #AlwaysMovingForward

Everyday researchers around the world are working to develop and discover innovative solutions that will improve health outcomes, but you don’t have to leave the Saint John Region to discover groundbreaking research. 🔬 Read our latest growth story about Dr. Thomas Pulinilkunnil who along with his team has recently been awarded a Canadian Foundation for Innovation grant! 🎉 #AlwaysMovingForward ➡️

Entrepreneurs help move the Saint John Region forward! Check out Haven Music Hall's and MacKenzie & Wilkins Plumbing and Heating Inc.'s experiences going through the Impact Loan program, transforming their visions into thriving businesses. Are you an entrepreneur looking for guidance and support? Let's connect: https://lnkd.in/geSdhCmH #AlwaysMovingForward

Members of our team attended the Joint Economic Development Initiative's Indigenous Workforce Summit this week - learning about best practices for engagement, developing inclusion strategies and more. We are proud to sponsor and participate in this important and beneficial event. #AlwaysMovingForward