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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...

Vacationing in New Brunswick’s Capital Region
Capital City Summer Sights If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s to appreciate the wonders found right outside our front door. New...
Credentialing – Can we do better?
Recently, I received a call from a frustrated young couple wanting to migrate to Canada. The source of their frustration was the inability to be considered for employment here in...
AIPP Becomes AIP
By Larry DeLong, Delong Immigration The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was launched in March of 2017 to help the Atlantic provinces meet what were, and still are,...

Commentary – Krista Ross – NB Pre-Budget 2022-2023
New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his government’s 2022-2023 operating budget next week in circumstances that require a combination of careful, long-term...

Krista Ross Commentary: 2022 Policy Priorities
With the province’s return to Level 1 of the COVID-19 winter plan and Premier Higgs suggesting the government is looking at winding up the emergency order next month, more of the...

Commentary – 2022 Policy Priorities
With the province’s return to Level 1 of the COVID-19 winter plan and Premier Higgs suggesting the government is looking at winding up the emergency order next month, more of the...

Open Letter – Fredericton Protests – February 2022 – CEOs of the Chambers of Commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John
New Brunswick businesses have suffered under the strain of constant disruptions over the last two years. The challenges they have had to overcome have included COVID-19,...

Kindness Week
The Fredericton Community Foundation will be hosting Kindness Week from February 14 to 18, coinciding with Canada’s first-ever National Kindness Week. This is a unique...

The 5-Step Plan To Help You Hit Your Social Media Marketing Goals in the New Year
By Angelique Binet I think most of us can’t help but to look forward to a new year and picture how we want ourselves or some aspect of our lives and business to be better....

Commentary – Krista Ross – Employment Insurance Reform – January 2022
As its name suggests, Employment Insurance is meant to be an insurance system. If someone has paid into the system and loses their job, the insurance pays them temporarily until...

Commentary – Krista Ross – Reasons for Optimism in 2022
As we approach the end of 2021 and take stock of the previous year, in many ways it was more challenging than 2020 for individuals and businesses in New Brunswick. COVID-19...

Sponsorship Opportunities at WinterFrolic
A message from the organizers of WinterFrolic: By now we’ve all heard of the biggest outdoor winter event happening in Fredericton! WinterFrolicD’hiver along with their charity...

2021 State of the City Address with Mayor Kate Rogers
On 2 December 2021, Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers delivered her first State of the City Address. Her speech is reproduced below and is also available for viewing here. State of...

News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Concerned with Impact of Sudden Minimum Wage Increase on Small Businesses
2 December 2021 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is concerned for small businesses with the dramatic increase in...

Krista Ross Commentary – Supporting Local this Holiday Season – November 2021
As we enter the second holiday shopping season of the COVID-19 pandemic it is imperative that we double down on our efforts to support our local businesses...
Administrative Assistant
Position: Administrative AssistantWage: $30.16/HrTerms of Employment: Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekApplication deadline: February 13, 2023 With a brand-new terminal building and a track record as the fastest growing airport in the Maritimes over the past...
Winter Is Upon Us

Coordinator
The Fredericton Convention Centre is seeking a dynamic individual to assume the role of Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Events, the Coordinator will support the Sales/Event Teams and the Administration Manager as needed, and is responsible for the...

Event Manager
The Chapman Group is happy to support one of our amazing clients the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce to find their next Event Manager to join their team. The Event Manager is a key member of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce's leadership team and is responsible for...

Communications & Community Impact Manager
Are you a creative, community-minded professional who is passionate about making a difference in the greater Fredericton region? If yes, then consider joining our team at the Fredericton Community Foundation. This cross-functional role will expose you to many...
Letter: Mayor Rogers: Mental Health and Addictions Issues Effects on Local Business – 24 January 2023
24 January 2023 Mayor Kate Rogers City of Fredericton 397 Queen St., Fredericton NB E3B 1B5 Via email: kate.rogers@fredericton.ca Re: Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Dear Mayor Rogers: Mental health issues...
Episode 32 – Go Go Gymnastics
Kara Angus, Go Go Gymnastics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43wZ6_EGBZ0
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 on behalf of our members. The bill, which calls for amending the Employment Standards Act...
Letter – NB Chambers – Bill 27: Paid Sick Leave
20 January 2023 Minister Trevor Holder Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Chestnut ComplexP. O. Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: trevor.holder@gnb.ca Dear Minister Holder: Re: Bill 27 - An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act We...

Client Experience Specialist / Branch Administrator
Dennis Financial Inc. is looking for a new team member and this may be right opportunity for you. Join us as a Client Experience Specialist/Administrator in our branch. Working directly with our wealth advisor team, you will have the opportunity to provide high...
Brokerage Rater
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 FridayCareer development: Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in areas such as operations and other areas? Well,...

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 just couldn’t live with. Maybe the roof is in really rough shape, or the windows are...
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 New Brunswick. They draft a set of policy priorities that we then put to our membership...

Van Driver
Are you experienced driver with clean driving record, community oriented, interested in diverse cultures and motivated to help make a positive impact in newcomers’ lives in Canada? The Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF) is seeking part -time van...
Response: Minister Green – Construction Regulation – Procurement Act – December 2022
Episode 31 – The Gap Group of Companies
Bruce Gourley, The Gap Group of Comapnies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=advXj3iXvjQ

Wide Format Production Person
Kiers Marketing, a full service design company operating in Fredericton since 1984, is hiring a Wide Format Production person.Responsibilities include management of inventory and supplies, production of posters, signage, wall murals, banners, POS signage, display...
Episode 30 – Explore Velo
Paul Volpe - Explore Velo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRRX-b7DlQ8
Operations Manager
Harvest Music Festival is seeking an OPERATIONS MANAGER to join its team of dedicated staff and volunteers in producing the largest, most exciting festival of its kind East of Montreal! About Harvest Music Festival: For over 30 Septembers, Fredericton has come...
Episode 29 – The Purrfect Cup
Korey Jennings - The Purrfect Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcxsV9Devt0

Workplace Learning Facilitator
Are you community oriented, interested in diverse cultures and motivated to help newcomer youth find their first job in Canada? The Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF) is seeking Workplace Learning Facilitator to work with newcomer youth age (18-30 )...

Administrative Assistant
We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant to cover a maternity leave up to 18 months. The ideal applicant will possess formal training in clerical tasks, excellent time management and ability to work in a fast-paced office environment. Applicant...
Response: Minister Green – Procurement Act – Construction Regulation – December 2022

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 clinics in Fredericton, Toronto, Vancouver, L.A., New York, San Diego, Seattle, Atlanta,...
Joint Letter – Urban Mental Health Strategies – 29 November 2022
29 November 2022 Hon. Blaine Higgs, Premier Province of New Brunswick Chancery Place, P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: blaine.higgs@gnb.ca Dear Premier Higgs: We are writing...

HR Generalist
Term: 1 year contract Employment Type: Full-time Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is seeking talent for the position of HR Generalist. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance and Administration, the HR Generalist is responsible for the execution of HR related...

Manager of Marketing, Communications & Development
PurposeThe New Brunswick SPCA’s Manager of Marketing, Communications & Development is an experienced communicator, marketer, and fundraiser. A self-starter who excels as a team member and is an expert in using social media channels. This position is a key member...
Follow-up – Minister Allain – Municipal Voting Rights for Permanent Residents – November 2022
Good afternoon Minister Allain, I am writing today to follow up on the attached letters [note: links below] regarding the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s call for municipal voting rights to be given to permanent residents in New Brunswick. We were...
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 annual priority document and meeting with numerous government officials and other...
Letter – Minister Green – Procurement Act – November 2022
18 November 2022 Hon. Jill Green Minister of Service New Brunswick Lincoln Place P.O Box 1998 Lincoln Place Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Via email: jill.green@gnb.ca Re: Construction Regulation under the NB...
Health Promotion & Advocacy Specialist
Health Promotion & Advocacy Specialist in Fredericton, NBFull-time position Position OverviewReporting to the Chief of Physician & Patient Engagement, the Health Promotion & Advocacy Specialist identifies priorities that are aligned with the strategic...
Episode 28 – Surface Float Inc.
Katina Garduno-Roberts - Surface Float Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLnuxJYEqsE
Letter – WorkSafeNB – Benefits Expansion – November 2022
16 November 2022 Tim Peterson, President and CEO WorkSafeNB 1 Portland St, Saint John, NB E2L 3X9 Via Email: tim.petersen@ws-ts.nb.ca Dear Mr Peterson Re: Proposed WorkSafeNB Benefit Increases I am writing today on...
Letter – Mayor Rogers – Basic Income – November 2022
15 November 2022 Mayor Kate Rogers City of Fredericton 397 Queen St., Fredericton NB E3B 1B5 Via email: kate.rogers@fredericton.ca Re: Universal Basic Income Dear Mayor Rogers: I am writing today on behalf of the...
Letter – Chief Polchies – Congratulations – November 2022
14 November 2022 Chief Alan Polchies 150 Cliffe Street Fredericton NB E3A 0A1 Via Email: sakompolchies@smfn.ca Dear Chief Polchies: Re: Kuli-kiseht! On behalf of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce board of directors and our...
Episode 28 – Urban Threadz
Urban Threadz - Vicki Boer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeXtnQXKjI4
Letter – Federal Government Return to Office Plan – 31 October 2022
October 31, 2022 Honourable Mona Fortier, P.C., M.P.President of the Treasury BoardTreasury Board Secretariat RE: Federal government return to office plan Dear Minister: With COVID-19 now decidedly in the endemic phase, most Canadians are resuming pre-pandemic...

Experienced Painters
A&J Hanna construction Ltd has been providing high quality new building construction and renovations in the greater Fredericton area since 1986. A family-owned business, founded by Chris & Regina Hanna, has the reputation of getting projects done on time and...

Drywall Finisher
A&J Hanna construction Ltd has been providing high quality new building construction and renovations in the greater Fredericton area since 1986. A family-owned business, founded by Chris & Regina Hanna, has the reputation of getting projects done on time and...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber to Host MP Jenica Atwin at a Parliamentary Breakfast – November 2022
2 November 2022 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is hosting Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin at a Parliamentary Breakfast on Thursday, 10 November 2022. MP Atwin will address the major issues concerning...

Communications and Marketing Specialist
We invite you to apply for fifteen (15) month contract position as Communications and Marketing Specialist at Kings Landing, a world-class living history museum located on the Saint John River and one of the top visitor attractions in New Brunswick. Operated by Kings...
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 heartbeat of our economy, but also a reminder that their continued existence is highly...

Executive Director
About us: Meals on Wheels of Fredericton is an exciting and growing organization that was established 54 years ago to serve the people of the greater Fredericton area. On a daily basis, 365 days a year, we deliver nutritious homestyle meals and...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Receives National Advocacy Support for Policy Issues
24 October 2022 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – Representatives of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce recently attended the 2022 Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting and conference, held this year in Ottawa. Central to the conference...
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 meeting and policy conference for the following resolution: Issue The Start-up Visa program...
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 delegates of the 2022 annual general meeting and policy conference for the following...

Program and Service Delivery Manager
At avenueNB we believe in the unique strengths of every team member. We are passionate, collaborative, innovative and most of all inclusive. Join us in our pursuit to break down barriers and increase the employment rate of persons with a disability in New Brunswick....

Office Administrator
At avenueNB we believe in the unique strengths of every team member. We are passionate, collaborative, innovative and most of all inclusive. Join us in our pursuit to break down barriers and increase the employment rate of persons with a disability in New Brunswick....
Administrative Assistant
Position: Administrative AssistantWage: $30.16/HrTerms of Employment: Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekApplication deadline: February 13, 2023 With a brand-new terminal building and a track record as the fastest growing airport in the Maritimes over the past...