Businesses driving innovation and growth in the technology industry need to continue to adapt and modernize to stay competitive. With that in mind, Quorum Information Systems Inc. (Quorum) is developing an innovative digital solution to help automotive dealerships improve customer service and business operations. This will enable the company to remain competitive, maintain more than 120 jobs and expand further into the North American market.

“Our government recognizes that investing in local businesses helps grow the middle class, drive economic growth and create new jobs and more opportunities for success. Companies such as Quorum Information Systems Inc. are leading the way with technology that is in demand across Canada and in international markets.”

- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“Innovative companies like Quorum know that Newfoundland and Labrador is a gateway to global markets. Today we’re investing alongside Quorum’s dedicated leaders and employees; competing with the world from right here at home.” 

- The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl


“The software development resources for the project will come from our St. John’s office. We are pleased with the skilled and creative people we have sourced in St. John’s as this talented pool of people will be instrumental in assisting Quorum overcome the advanced technical demands associated with the project.”

- Marilyn Bown, Chief Financial Officer, Quorum Information Systems Inc.

• Quorum Information System Inc.’s parent company is based in Calgary, with its St. John’s location acting as the primary branch for product development and customer support. It services a diverse range of automotive dealerships across North America and currently has more than 10,000 users.

• Quorum’s XSELLERATOR division employs approximately 120 people, 78 of whom are located in St. John’s.

• The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.5 million in this project through ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund, while Quorum is contributing more than $514,000.

• The Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) encourages partnerships among private sector firms, universities, colleges and other research institutions to develop and commercialize new or improved products and services.

• The AIF continues to build on the objectives of the Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy to create well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it.

• In 2018, the Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, also provided a repayable investment of $175,000 to Quorum for the company to update computer infrastructure and equipment and expand its operation in St. John’s to meet growing demand for its software platform.

Paul McGrath
Director, Communications
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
paul.mcgrath@canada.ca

Marilyn Bown
Chief Financial Officer
Quorum Information Systems Inc.
709-758-1450 (ext. 386)
bownm@quorumdms.com