The Intelligence Community Forum naming Saint John one of the top 7 tech spots on the globe.
The designation recognizes Saint John’s culture of innovation, particularly in the growth of ICT start-ups and the development of public services.
Enterprise Saint John CEO Steve Carson tells CHSJ News this title will position Saint John in a whole new light.
He says to have ICT recognize that creative and innovative things are happening here every day is amazing and it becomes a part of our story as we talk to future investors.
Danielle Timmins of Aquila Tours was part of the 50 groups involved in the application process.
She tells CHSJ News they developed an online program to train tour guides that is now a standard for the industry.
T4G Marketing Director Cathy Simpson tells CHSJ News she hopes the designation will help grow and keep the talent here in Saint John.
She says tremendous businesses have been founded and started in Saint John with great talent in the city and she hopes this designation allows us to showcase that the City is a great place to start your career or to come back to.
Programs offered at Dalhousie Medicine NB and at school in District 8 were singled out by ICT as some of Saint John's accomplishments.
The Port City shares the title with Austin, Texas, Oulu, Finland and Quebec City to name a few.
