August 9, 2019 - Sussex, NB - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Ensuring that Atlantic Canadian companies in the food industry are well equipped to take advantage of opportunities helps to secure jobs for the middle class and those looking to join it. With the introduction of new equipment and the addition of key positions, Mrs. Dunster's (1996) Inc. can better meet growing client demand and accelerate the company's growth.
Mrs. Dunster's (1996) Inc. is purchasing equipment to automate its donut production line and optimize its garlic cheese bun production. This will enable the company to continue to grow and enhance its competitiveness. Mrs. Dunster's (1996) Inc. will create nearly 24 new positions, including two new management positions, thanks to Government of Canada support. The Government of Canada is providing a total contribution of more than $284,000 for these projects.
The Province of New Brunswick, through Opportunities New Brunswick is providing $33,800 to help support the purchase of equipment for the garlic cheese bun production project.
Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie and Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Bruce Northrup, MLA for Sussex-Fundy-St. Martins, on behalf of Mary Wilson, Minister of Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, along with Mrs. Dunster's officials made the announcement today.
Economic growth and the creation of good jobs for Atlantic Canadians require innovation and diversification. Support for these projects is one way the Government of Canada is working to help businesses scale-up, increase productivity and participate in the innovation economy.
Quotes
"Our government is laying the foundation for Canadians to become more competitive and succeed in the global economy. Today's investment is building on our competitive advantages by helping Mrs. Dunster's Inc. build its expertise, optimize production and improve efficiency to boost economic growth and create good, middle class jobs for Canadians."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
"Businesses such as Mrs. Dunster's are staples in our community, and Blair and Rosalyn Hyslop are working hard to innovate and grow their business. The Government of Canada is supporting Mrs. Dunster's as it moves forward with automation and production upgrades so it can continue to contribute to our region's economy, meet client demand, and spur growth. We are very fortunate to have such a forward-thinking company providing a living for 260 residents in our region."
Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie and Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal
"Mrs. Dunster's is a wonderful example of how a small New Brunswick business with an exceptional product and a whole lot of hard work can become a major employer in a rural part of the province like Sussex. Providing support for the company as they automate their production line and increase sales is an important part of our government's commitment to energize the private sector and grow our economy."
Bruce Northrup, MLA for Sussex-Fundy-St. Martins, on behalf of Mary Wilson, Minister of Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB
"We are investing in equipment that will allow us to increase production of our famous Garlic Cheese Buns in order to keep up with demand in the Maritimes and to launch Garlic Cheese Buns in Newfoundland, Ontario and Quebec. The funds from the Women Entrepreneurship Fund will enable us to improve our efficiencies by investing in equipment that will automate parts of our donut packaging process, allowing us to better utilize employees in other growing areas of the business."
- Rosalyn Hyslop, Co-CEO & Co-Owner - Mrs. Dunster's (1996) Inc.
Quick facts
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The Government of Canada provided a repayable contribution of $84,500 in the garlic cheese bun project through ACOA's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
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The Government of Canada invested a non-repayable contribution of $100,000 in the donut production line automation project through its Women Entrepreneurship Fund.
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The Government of Canada also provided two non-repayable contributions of $50,000 through the REGI program to enable the company to hire a director of human resources and a director of process improvement.
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The Business Scale-up and Productivity stream of the REGI program supports businesses at various stages of development, including high-growth firms, to accelerate their growth, assist them in scaling up and enhance their productivity and competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
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The Women Entrepreneurship Fund provides funding directly to women entrepreneurs as part of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), a comprehensive, whole-of-government plan to help women start and grow their businesses through improved access to financing, talent, networks and expertise.
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The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is committed to helping more Atlantic Canadian manufacturers integrate new, innovative technologies into their traditional practices.
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Atlantic Canadian manufacturers seeking innovative solutions to increase their efficiency, productivity and competitiveness can apply for an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Assessment. Qualified consultants will examine the company's performance and recommend how advanced manufacturing technologies could be implemented.
Contacts
Ann Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3687
Mary-Anne Hurley-Corbyn
Senior Communications Officer
Director of Communications
Province of New Brunswick
506-429-2624
Blair Hyslop
Co-CEO & Co-Owner
Mrs. Dunster's Inc.
506-343-4335
