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Commentary – Krista Ross – Immigration and Population Growth: We Need to do Better
This month I’m taking a closer look at our chamber’s third of five policy priorities for 2023: immigration and population growth. In previous years, we thought about population...
Advocate Printing
Interview with Tom Badger, General Manager and Director of Sales Please tell us a little bit about Advocate Printing. Our company was founded in Pictou Nova Scotia, we are a...
UNB researcher using AI to make life better for people with amputations
Fredericton, N.B. – Cutting edge research supported by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF) is exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to make the daily...
Building Stronger and More Inclusive Teams through Leadership Capital
Developing high-potential and Inclusive leaders is crucial for any organization that wants to thrive in today's fast-paced business world. These are the people who will drive...
Guest Post – Ian Peach: Building an Indigenous business community is good for everyone
Last week, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), a leading New Brunswick Indigenous organization dedicated to working with...
Krista Ross – Commentary – Policy Priority – Workforce Development
Earlier this year, I wrote about the Fredericton chamber’s over-arching policy priority – creating a competitive business environment. Ten years ago when we talked about that...
Guest Post: Arnold Chippin – Rent Control
There have been no shortage of individuals or “experts” commenting on the government’s decision to end the rent cap, however having sociology or political science degrees...
Protect Your Business from the Hazards of Mould
Moisture. Water seepage. Flooding damage. Warming temperatures. Humidity. Each of these can contribute to hazardous mould growth on your property as well as health risks to...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Indigenous Business Forum – March 2023
Earlier this week the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (“JEDI”) hosted our first Indigenous Business Forum at the Maqitahtimok Centre...
2nd Annual Atlantic Insights Report
Atlantic Organizations Remain Optimistic, But Not About the Economy Despite facing significant challenges, organizations anticipate some growth and improved prospects compared to...
Speedy Auto Service
Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Speedy Auto Service, formerly Speedy Muffler King first opened a corporate store in Fredericton in 1974. In 2006 my wife and...
Commentary – Krista Ross – NB Budget – Healthcare, Housing and Human Resources – February 2023
Earlier this week, Finance Minister Ernie Steeves announced a projected surplus for the fiscal year of $862.6 million – a staggering number, especially for a province that posted...
Inclusive Leadership: Stronger Leaders = Stronger Teams = Stronger Results
From a pandemic to an everchanging economy, and the ongoing evolution of the workforce, adaptation, inclusion and resilience continues to be the key to economic growth for the...
The Advantage of Peer Advisory Groups
"None of us is smarter than all of us." ~ Kenneth H. Blanchard by Shahram Ghanbari As leaders (CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners), we cannot master every skill needed to run a...
A Proven Solution for Physician Recruitment
Local foundation aims to increase access to healthcare in New Brunswick It’s no secret… Recent medical staffing shortages have reduced patient access to healthcare. As more...
Winter Is Upon Us
Commentary: Krista Ross: Bill 27 – Paid Sick Leave
Earlier this week, the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John, with the support of the Atlantic chamber, jointly wrote to Minister Holder regarding Bill 27...
Purchase Plus Improvements
By Jillian Drummond, Mortgage Architects Imagine you’ve been looking at houses for a while and there is one you just can’t get off your mind, but there is something about it you...
Krista Ross: Policy Priorities for 2023
Each fall, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors discusses the biggest challenges, issues and barriers to growth for our members and the business community in...
Field Trip Health
Interview with David Muise, Field Trip Health Can you tell us a bit about your business and how it began? We are a Canadian company founded in Toronto in 2020. We currently have...
Commentary – Krista Ross – The Relationship between Employers and Students – November 2022
Over the past week or so, both the New Brunswick Student Alliance and the University of New Brunswick Student Union held their annual “Advocacy Week” campaigns – publishing their...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Supporting Small Business Through the Challenges Ahead – October 2022
Earlier this month, we celebrated Small Business Week throughout the country. The week was both an opportunity to celebrate and recognize those smaller enterprises that are the...
Policy Resolution: IMPROVING START-UP VISA PROCESSES TO DECREASE WAIT TIMES
In October 2022, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce gained the support of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce with the approval of 99.3 % of delegates of the 2022 annual general...
Policy Resolution: ENHANCING SUPPLY CHAIN CAPACITY THROUGH INCREASED TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SUPPORT
In October 2022, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce gained the support of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce with the approval of 100% of...
Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Auxiliary
by Kerry Hughson, Business Manager, DECH Auxiliary The Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 130 years (2021) of fundraising efforts in the name of improved...
Become a Connector with Ignite Connector Program
by Nadia Ivanko, Labour Market Partnership / Connector Program Coordinator, Ignite Fredericton Launched in August 2022, the Ignite Connector Program is a part of the National...
Jobs Unlimited Inc.
by Shari Ross, Office Manager/Bookkeeper The Employment Agency Where Everyone Wins Jobs Unlimited, a non-profit organization, formally started in 1980, however its historical...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber to Host Annual Business Excellence Awards
28 September 2022 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its 2022 Business Excellence...
Krista Ross Commentary – Addressing Supply Change Challenges – September 2022
It’s no secret that businesses in many industries (and therefore consumers) are facing inflationary pressures on their finances. This is a complex issue but one of the primary...
NB Filmmakers Co-operative
Interview with Tony Merzetti, Executive Director NB Filmmakers Co-operative Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? In 1979, several independent...
Harvest Music Festival
Interview with Eliza Wolfe, Harvest Music Festival Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Harvest Music Festival began in 1991 with the purpose...
Prison Christian Ministries Inc.
By Rev. Brent Bishop The ministry was started because of a call from God to serve the incarcerated with the good news of Jesus. I had been serving in the prisons with Monty Lewis...
Commentary: Primary Health Care Access is Important for Business
Access to Primary Health Care has been an issue in the province for decades and one of the legacies of the pandemic has been highlighting the need for health reform. News reports...
Computers for Schools
Interview with Roy Crawford, Computers for Schools Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? In 1992 a federal employee noticed surplus computer...
Liberty Lane
Interview with Alyson Pizzey, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Liberty Lane Inc. was founded in 1993 to address the...
The Gaia Project
by Katelyn Plant, Communications Manager, The Gaia Project The Gaia Project believes that young people are the key to building a sustainable future. With a world-view...
Commentary – July 2022 – Employment Insurance Reform
At the end of this month, the consultation period ends for the second phase of the federal government’s employment insurance reform efforts. The way the discussion documents are...
The Talent Games
Interview with Shail Niazi, The Talent Games Tell us a bit about how your business began. If you would have been there, you would have chuckled at the crazy notion of using video...
Job boards aren’t designed with disability in mind – and that needs to change
by Sue Dafoe and Dean Askin The nature of work is rapidly changing and is creating opportunities for jobseekers who have a disability. But for the more than 600,000...
Mental Health in the Workplace
First Signs of Mental Health Concerns The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope...
Impact Report Reveals Critical Contribution of Chartered Professional Accountants to NB’s Economy
As part of its commitment to move the New Brunswick economy forward, the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA New Brunswick) commissioned an Economic Impact...
2022 Annual Magazine
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VoIP: The Future is NOW! (Essentials of Communication, Part 1 of series by Three Layer Solutions)
The Internet Age is upon us, and so too are the innumerable benefits its technology brings. Almost everything we use these days is connected to the internet in some way: from...
Commentary – Krista Ross – WorkSafeNB Consultation – June 2022
This week, the public review period ended for WorkSafeNB’s latest consultation as they look at “benefit improvements.” Currently, people receiving worker’s compensation benefits...
How team communication can thrive in a hybrid work environment
By Jaclyn Currie, Stantec Meetings have been changed forever. By now, you know what it looks like: some team members logging onto calls from their homes, with others calling in...
Krista Ross Commentary: Mental Healthy Workplaces
This month, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Mental Health Matters” event was held after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus. Since the first iteration of the event...
Commentary – April 2022 – The State of the Province
At the end of last month, Premier Higgs delivered the 48th annual Fredericton Chamber of Commerce State of the Province Address. After a virtual edition in 2021, we were pleased...
Countless options for vacationing in New Brunswick
Making a list of New Brunswick vacation ideas is easy. In a province that’s 85 per cent forested with 5,500 kilometers of coastal shoreline, there are great outdoor adventures...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Immigration and Population Growth: We Need to do Better
This month I’m taking a closer look at our chamber’s third of five policy priorities for 2023: immigration and population growth. In previous years, we thought about population growth and workforce development as being a single issue, but our position has evolved to...
Summer Cultural Projects Assistant
The City of Fredericton is inviting applications from university students for a summer position working with the Cultural Development Officer. The primary area of responsibility will include the operations and marketing of the Summer Artist in Residence Program, as...
Health Promotion & Advocacy Specialist
Full-time Position Position Overview Reporting to the Chief of Physician & Patient Engagement, the Health Promotion & Advocacy Specialist identifies priorities that are aligned with the strategic direction of the New Brunswick Medical Society. The Health...
Spécialiste de la comptabilité
Société médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick Poste à temps plein Aperçu du poste Porte-parole provinciale de la profession médicale, la Société médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick (SMNB) exerce ses activités depuis Fredericton, d’où elle représente tous les médecins de la province...
Accounting Specialist
Full Time Position Position Overview Based in Fredericton the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is the voice of the medical profession in New Brunswick, providing province-wide representation and advocacy for all physicians. As the provincial division of the...
Coordonnateur ou coordonnatrice des programmes de mieux-être
Poste à temps plein Aperçu du poste Porte-parole provinciale de la profession médicale, la Société médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick (SMNB) exerce ses activités depuis Fredericton, d’où elle représente tous les médecins de la province et en défend les intérêts. À titre de...
Wellness Program Coordinator
Full-time Position Position Overview Based in Fredericton the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is the voice of the medical profession in New Brunswick, providing province-wide representation and advocacy for all physicians. As the provincial division of the...
Accounting Clerk
Smart Skin Technologies provides IIoT based productivity solutions globally to the food, beverage, & pharmaceutical sectors. Smart Skin serves 18 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world and nearly every major beverage brand with its patented and...
Joint Consultation Response: YFC Nominators – Transport Canada – 28 April 2023
28 April 2023 Transport Canada Tower C, Place de Ville 330 Sparks St. Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 Via email: airportspolicy-politiquedesaeroports@tc.gc.ca Re: Air Sector Framework Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the...
RAP-Life Skills Support Worker
Are you community oriented, open to diverse cultures and keen to make a positive impact in newcomers’ lives? MCAF is seeking a RAP-Life Skills Support Worker and we would like to hear from you! Are you community oriented, open to diverse cultures and keen to make a...
Director of Growth and Development
The Fredericton Playhouse Inc is recruiting for a Director of Growth and Development to join their team. Fredericton Playhouse Inc. is a charitable non-profit organization that manages and develops a 709-seat performance venue.Reporting to the Executive Director, the...
Advocate Printing
Interview with Tom Badger, General Manager and Director of Sales Please tell us a little bit about Advocate Printing. Our company was founded in Pictou Nova Scotia, we are a family owned business with leadership by Sean Murray our CEO. We employ hundreds of great...
UNB researcher using AI to make life better for people with amputations
Fredericton, N.B. – Cutting edge research supported by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF) is exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to make the daily lives of people with amputations easier. A member of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce,...
Building Stronger and More Inclusive Teams through Leadership Capital
Developing high-potential and Inclusive leaders is crucial for any organization that wants to thrive in today's fast-paced business world. These are the people who will drive innovation, lead change through diversity initiatives and take your company to the next...
Guest Post – Ian Peach: Building an Indigenous business community is good for everyone
Last week, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), a leading New Brunswick Indigenous organization dedicated to working with partners to foster economic development among Indigenous peoples, held their first Indigenous...
Krista Ross – Commentary – Policy Priority – Workforce Development
Earlier this year, I wrote about the Fredericton chamber’s over-arching policy priority – creating a competitive business environment. Ten years ago when we talked about that idea, we primarily meant the tax and regulatory conditions. While those are still important –...
Administrative Assistant -15 hours per week(to cover medical leave, but may become permanent)
We are currently seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant / Accounting Assistant who we would be so excited to join our Team!The ideal candidate must have a strong familiarity with computers and Sage. Other requirements include excellent keyboarding skills and...
Letter – MP Atwin – CEBA Loan Extension – 12 April 2023
12 April 2023 Jenica Atwin, MP, Fredericton House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear MP Atwin, Re: Canada Emergency Business Account (“CEBA”) Loan Extension Request I am writing today to follow-up on our previous conversation of our...
Guest Post: Arnold Chippin – Rent Control
There have been no shortage of individuals or “experts” commenting on the government’s decision to end the rent cap, however having sociology or political science degrees don’t necessarily make you a housing expert and or an economist. In the interest of...
Export Logistics Specialist
Become part of the Corey Nutrition Story!We are currently looking for a full-time employee to join our team as an Export Logistics Specialist. This position is based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.Position Summary:Reporting to the Controller, the primary purpose of...
First Aid Instructor
Looking for a rewarding job that gives back to your community while choosing your own schedule? Perhaps our Instructor Development Program is for you! Become a certified St. John Ambulance instructor and join us in saving lives!Next Course: Fredericton April...
Episode 34 – Consciously Clean Refillery
Carolyn McGibbons, Consciously Clean Refillery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1krGMxyuKM
Protect Your Business from the Hazards of Mould
Moisture. Water seepage. Flooding damage. Warming temperatures. Humidity. Each of these can contribute to hazardous mould growth on your property as well as health risks to building occupants. Although mould is a year-round problem, the risks of occurrence increase...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Indigenous Business Forum – March 2023
Earlier this week the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (“JEDI”) hosted our first Indigenous Business Forum at the Maqitahtimok Centre on Sistansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation). It was important to us to get leadership and...
Customer Service Representative
Rocket is a full-service printing and communications company with locations in Fredericton, NB and Halifax, NS. We are currently hiring for the position of Customer Service Representative (CSR) in our Fredericton office.The position of CSR is primarily responsible for...
Bilingual Customer Service Callers (PT & FT available)
Reasons you’ll love working at UPS:• Earn more: You can expect a competitive wage and reliable paycheck when you work for UPS.. We pay you every Friday• Career development: Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in areas such as operations and other areas? Well,...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative to Co-Host Indigenous Business Forum
23 March 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce (“FFC”) and Joint Economic Development Initiative (“JEDI”) are proud to co-host an upcoming “Indigenous Business Forum”. The full-day forum, scheduled for 29 March 2023 at...
Letter – Minister Green – Fredericton SNB Location – 17 March 2023
17 March 2023 Hon. Jill Green, Minister, Service New Brunwick P.O Box 1998, Lincoln Place Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Via email: jill.green@gnb.ca Re: Fredericton Service New Brunswick Office Dear Minister Green: ...
Letter – Minister Shephard – Fredericton Warming Centre – 17 March 2023
17 March 2023 Hon. Dorothy Shephard Minister of Social Development, Province of New Brunswick Sartain MacDonald Building P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: dorothy.shephard@gnb.ca Dear Minister...
Letter – MP Atwin – Federal Tourism Funding – 14 March 2023
14 March 2023 Jenica Atwin, MP, Fredericton House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear MP Atwin, Re: Federal Support for the Tourism Sector I am writing today to express the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s support...
Episode 33 – Work Water
Brody Hanson, Work Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RGsgbGONuk
IT Instructor & IT User Support
Are you community-oriented, interested in diverse cultures, and keen to make a positive impact in newcomers’ lives?Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF) is seeking an IT Instructor & IT User Support and we would like to hear from you! The IT...
2nd Annual Atlantic Insights Report
Atlantic Organizations Remain Optimistic, But Not About the Economy Despite facing significant challenges, organizations anticipate some growth and improved prospects compared to last year, but their confidence in local, national and global economies declined....
Response: Premier Higgs – Urban Mental Health Strategies
In the fall, the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John jointly wrote Premier Higgs, calling for urban mental health strategies for each of our communities. That letter can be found here. His response is below:
Response – Minister Allain – Municipal Voting Rights for Permanent Residents – 1 March 2023
(Via Email) Mr. Peters: Thank you for your email of November 22, 2022, regarding municipal voting rights for permanent residents in New Brunswick. As Minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform, I am pleased to report that the Government of New...
Francophone CommunityLiaison
MCAF is seeking full-time Francophone community liaison worker (PLF) and we would like to hear fromyou!The Francophone Community Liaison supports newcomer families to integrate into thefrancophone community. They promote diversity and inclusion through various...
Employment Coach
The Employment Coach will assess newcomer clients’ interests, skills, abilities, and work readiness; findand advise clients of employment opportunities; support and provide skill development to clients inareas related to obtaining and retaining employment. They will...
Mechanical Engineer
Thermtest Inc. is positioned as an international leader in thermal analysis instruments and laboratory services for a wide variety of clients over a broad range of industries. Our advanced thermophysical laboratory located in New Brunswick features a variety of...
Marketing Specialist
Thermtest Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated marketing professional to join our growing marketing team.Thermtest Inc. is positioned as an international leader in thermal analysis instruments and laboratory services for a diverse range of industrial,...
Speedy Auto Service
Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Speedy Auto Service, formerly Speedy Muffler King first opened a corporate store in Fredericton in 1974. In 2006 my wife and I were looking for an opportunity to open our own automotive repair facility and saw the...
Commentary – Krista Ross – NB Budget – Healthcare, Housing and Human Resources – February 2023
Earlier this week, Finance Minister Ernie Steeves announced a projected surplus for the fiscal year of $862.6 million – a staggering number, especially for a province that posted 11 consecutive deficits in recent years. Hopefully this is just the beginning of...
Letter – MP Atwin – Alcohol Escalator Tax – 13 February 2023
13 February 2023 Jenica Atwin, MP, Fredericton House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear MP Atwin, Re: Federal Escalator Tax on Alcohol Thank you for our meeting last week - I am writing as a follow-up to express our...
Endowment Officer
Position: Endowment Officer Term: Part-Time Position Reports to: President, Forever Fund Looking to make an impact in your community? The Forever Fund is hiring! The Forever Fund is more than an endowment fund. We represent an entire community of supporters who want...
Inclusive Leadership: Stronger Leaders = Stronger Teams = Stronger Results
From a pandemic to an everchanging economy, and the ongoing evolution of the workforce, adaptation, inclusion and resilience continues to be the key to economic growth for the future. With change comes opportunity, and New Brunswick companies are seeking a competitive...
The Advantage of Peer Advisory Groups
"None of us is smarter than all of us." ~ Kenneth H. Blanchard by Shahram Ghanbari As leaders (CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners), we cannot master every skill needed to run a company or organization. To be successful, we need to tap into the collective wisdom of...
A Proven Solution for Physician Recruitment
Local foundation aims to increase access to healthcare in New Brunswick It’s no secret… Recent medical staffing shortages have reduced patient access to healthcare. As more physicians head toward retirement, we see an ever-widening gap in our ability to deliver modern...
Vice President, Finance
Company Overview LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. is a 100% Canadian-owned private company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. As an 8-time recipient of the Fastest Growing Companies in Atlantic Canada award, an Atlantic Canada Top 101 company since 2013, and the...
Joint Letters – Canadian Chambers – Replacement Worker Legislation – 3 February 2023
February 2, 2023 Hon. Seamus O'Regan, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour Email: Seamus.ORegan@parl.gc.ca Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada Email:...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Immigration and Population Growth: We Need to do Better
This month I’m taking a closer look at our chamber’s third of five policy priorities for 2023: immigration and population growth. In previous years, we thought about population growth and workforce development as being a single issue, but our position has evolved to...