Friday, February 3, 2012

Loan Gives St. Stephen 13 New Jobs

A St. Stephen company is getting money from Invest NB and the provincial government to create 13 new full-time jobs.

Premier David Alward making the announcement today at Superior Tanks.

Alward says the government and Invest NB are empowering businesses to create jobs, grow their communities, and rebuild a stronger economy.

Superior Tanks co-owner Sylvain Villeneuve says the support has allowed them to nearly triple their workforce.

Invest NB is providing a $100 thousand forgivable loan.

Canadian Country in China

Two country stars from New Brunswick will soon be entertaining the chinese.

Kevin Chase of the Kingston Peninsula and Melanie Morgan of Cap Pele are a tour with 5 stops, ending in Shanghai.

 The purpose of the trip is to create awareness of their brand of Canadian Country in China.

 They leave next month.