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Industrial Development

Envision Saint John is here to connect you with the people, land, and opportunities you need to establish and grow your business.

Industrial Development

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As a historic yet progressive manufacturing hub, the Saint John Region has centuries of expertise and an unmatched supply chain network. With development-ready industrial sites, including 1,500 acres of prime industrial land, the region is well-positioned for continued growth.

 

SAINT JOHN REGION INDUSTRIAL ASSETS:

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LABOUR FORCE WORKING IN MANUFACTURING, TRADES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

 

21.3%

A LEADER IN EXPORTS

 

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GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS THAT CALL THE SAINT JOHN REGION HOME:

Cooke Inc.

What started as a humble family aquaculture company with a single marine farm site has grown into a global seafood leader. Cooke Inc. is now the largest private family-owned seafood company in the world, employing 13,000 people worldwide.

Crosby Foods

Crosby has been importing the world's finest molasses to the East Coast of Canada since 1879; supplying retailers across Canada and into New England. Five generations and over 140 years later, Crosby Foods continues to flourish as a small, independent, family-owned business.

Irving Oil

Irving Oil is an international refining and marketing company. Founded in 1924, Irving Oil operates Canada's largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, along with more than 900 fueling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada and New England.

J.D. Irving, Limited

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited has operations in Canada and the United States, with headquarters located in Saint John. Now home to a team of over 20,000, JDI continues to grow and evolve, providing quality products and services that span industries and customers worldwide.

Lorneville Mechanical

Founded in 1977 in Saint John, Lorneville is trusted for integral performance on complex projects. Their proven track record of success in some of the largest construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects ever conducted in Northeast North America reflects their commitment to safety and leadership.

Moosehead Breweries

Moosehead Breweries has been led by the Oland family in Saint John since 1867, making it the last major brewery in Canada still owned by Canadians. From flavour to product innovation, they strive to push boundaries on creativity.

We can help you move forward by investing in the Saint John Region

ATTRACTION

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NAVIGATION

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STRATEGY

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ADVICE

Local "Boots on the Ground" Expertise

MARKETING

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INSIGHTS

Insights and Research Into Strategic Initiatives and Clusters

JEFF CYR
Executive Director, Real Estate & Industrial Development
[email protected]
T: (506) 658 2877

Jeff Cyr

The Saint John Region is Atlantic Canada's hub for industry, exports, and energy - offering world-class logistics, energy infrastructure, and skilled talent to help grow your industrial business.

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Land acknowledgement

The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.

 

Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.