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Navigating the Waters of Business Acquisitions and Exits: A guide for Entrepreneurs
by Dylan Stuart, Sunbelt Business Brokers Atlantic For most entrepreneurs’ strategic acquisitions and planned exits are at the forefront of the entrepreneurial journey. When...
Commentary – Morgan Peters – Looking Ahead to NB’s 2024-25 Budget
As we approach the release of the Provincial Budget on March 19th, it is important to remember that a budget is not only a financial forecast by a government detailing its...
Member Spotlight – Family Enrichment
Interview with Sara Vikse-Brenton, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Family Enrichment and Counselling Service (Family...
Member Spotlight – Elm City Events
Interview with Julia McDevitt, Owner and Principal Planner, Elm City Events Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Elm City Events was founded in 2021, although the...
Dennis Financial – Member Spotlight
Interview with David Dennis, Dennis Financial Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Growing up, I watched my father Barry, grow his business at Dennis Financial...
Member Spotlight – Focal Point Landscaping
Interview with Dave Milburn, Owner/Operator of Focal Point Landscaping Design and Installation Focal Point was founded in 2008 by Dave Milburn. After working in various markets...
Morgan Peters Commentary – International Student Cap – February 2024
On January 22, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Canada will reduce the number of new international student permits by 35% this year as part of a temporary two-year...
Morgan Peters Commentary – International Student Cap – February 2024
On January 22, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Canada will reduce the number of new international student permits by 35% this year as part of a temporary two-year...
Beyond Boundaries: Navigating the Tiny Home Revolution
Exploring, Trends, Innovation, and Sustainable Living Solutions for the Year Ahead - shared by Stanley Mutual Although interest rates are predicted to finally give it a rest,...
2024 State of the Province Address
2024 State of the Province Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2wtz9__-E Discours sur l'état de la province 2024 To watch the...
Morgan Peters Commentary – Aim Higher in Health Care Philosophy
More than ever, New Brunswick is grappling with the challenges of providing timely and effective healthcare as the positives of population growth and the harsh realities of a...
Focusing on your business’s tech capabilities now will set you up for a successful future
When it comes to IT, the lines that used to separate sectors like tech, financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, etc. are now permanently erased. The pace of global...
Chamber to Discontinue COVID-19 Rapid Test Distribution in Light of Recent Global News Reporting
Dear members,As a service to our members and the local business community during the pandemic, for the previous 2+ years, we had been distributing...
Commentary – Morgan Peters – Our Hospital Should Get its Hybrid OR Without Delay – December 2023
At the end of October of this year, 12 physicians, all of them heads of their departments representing the majority of the medical staff in the Greater Fredericton Area, released...
Unclaimed Property: What’s Your Business Obligation?
By Tanya Greer, Content Marketing Specialist, FCNB Any type of business could be holding unclaimed property. Yours might be one of them. Do you know your obligations under the...
Fredericton Chamber Strategic Plan Update
Each month in Chamber Connections, we take a closer look at our organizational progress and activities regarding our strategic brand pillars – here is an overall review of the...
Colpitts Developments
Colpitts Developments started in 1996, when Shawn Colpitts and his father Wayne started building houses here in Fredericton. They started with a handful of houses each year and...
Harassment in the Workplace: The Importance of a Clear Policy
Amber Chisholm, Associate DirectorPublic Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) Harassment in the Workplace: The Importance of a Clear Policy Did you...
Krista Ross Commentary – October 2023 – Small Business’ Relationship with Communities and Governments
As we wind down Small Business Week 2023, I want to thank New Brunswickers for their continued support of our local retailers, restaurants and bars, service providers, and so...
Understanding Disability Inclusion Connections: Building Bridges/Breaking Down Barriers
Each year during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Ontario Disability Employment Network publishes a two-part article series targeted at the business audience....
Fredericton Playhouse Inc. Launches the Encore! campaign
Fredericton Playhouse Inc. has launched its largest ever community campaign – the Encore! campaign for the new Performing Arts Centre. The Performing Arts Centre will be built on...
ThriveNB: Your Partner in Attracting and Retaining Talent in New Brunswick
In today's competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is more crucial than ever. New Brunswick, with its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant communities,...
Krista Ross Commentary – Lack of Childcare Access is Holding Back Growth – September 2023
Last month in this space I wrote about the importance of accessing primary healthcare to business and how we need to rethink our views in general about what is a ‘business’ issue...
Pre-Hurricane Action Guide
Celebrate Success: Crafting Memorable Corporate Holiday Parties
by Julia McDevitt, CMP - Owner and Principal Planner, Elm City Events We’re all familiar with or have attended the classic corporate holiday party. Big ballroom, fancy clothes,...
Bulletproof Solutions ULC
Interview with Bulletproof Solutions ULC Can you tell me about how your business began? Does your business have other locations provincially, nationally or internationally?...
Business Insight Fredericton Airs Finale with Focus on Daily Operations of Chamber
After 42 episodes recorded over a five-year period that featured nearly 100 Fredericton Chamber of Commerce members, the finale of Business Insight Fredericton on RogersTV has...
Krista Ross Commentary – Innovative Solutions to Accessing Primary Healthcare: A Collaborative Call to Action – August 2023
This month, I am continuing to dig into our five core policy priorities with an issue that affects all New Brunswickers: Innovative Solutions to Accessing Primary Healthcare....
Dana’s Collision Centre
Dana’s Collision Centre has one location located in Fredericton, NB and is owned by Dana and Carol Alexander. The business has been open for 44 years and is known for excellent...
Physician Recruitment Event
by Maria de la Parra The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce held the highly anticipated 2023 Physician Recruitment Event on Wednesday, July 19th at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. The...
Remote Work and Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging data shows that violence against women, especially domestic and intimate partner violence (DIPV), has intensified. For...
Ashford Law and Dispute Resolution
Ashford Law and Dispute Resolution is a small law firm located in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick specializing in family law, real estate law, and wills and estates. We...
Stanley Mutual Insurance
Stanley Mutual Insurance is a New Brunswick-based insurance company, with our head office in the village of Stanley, NB. When Stanley Mutual started in the 1930s, property...
CPA New Brunswick Supports New Federal Process to Welcome Skilled Immigrants and Attract Francophone Newcomers
by Andrea Zusnabar We are delighted to share with you an important update from the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA New Brunswick) regarding their support...
Housing in Atlantic Canada: Innovation Solutions to Tackle the Housing Crisis – Webinar
by Andrea Zusnabar New Brunswick is currently grappling with a housing crisis, fueled by its rapidly growing population. To address this critical issue, a diverse group of...
Fostering Dialogue: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Hosts Roundtable with Canada Revenue Agency
by Andrea Zusnabar The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a productive roundtable with New Brunswick representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and staff...
Mergers & Acquisitions as a Growth Strategy
by Geoff Gross, Confederation M & A Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful growth strategy for companies looking to expand their market share, diversify their...
Avoiding Common Mistakes to Maximize Business Value
By Geoff Gross, Confederation M&A Selling a small to medium-sized private business can be a complex and challenging process, with many potential pitfalls along the way. ...
Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick
Did you know that there is a regulated beauty industry in New Brunswick? When you visit a licensed hair stylist or aesthetician in our province, you can be assured that your...
Commentary – Krista Ross – CEBA Loans Repayment Deadline Must be Extended
Hundreds of thousands of small businesses throughout Canada are relying on the federal government to provide an extension of the deadline to repay their Canada Emergency Business...
avenueNB
avenueNB (Background) Incorporated in April 2022, avenueNB Cooperative emerged as a trailblazing non-profit organization focused on enhancing employment opportunities for persons...
Big Insurance
Interview with Jeff Spidell, Managing Partner Tell us a bit about Big Insurance We have been in business for 13 years. However we recently arrived in Fredericton in April 2022....
Classic Stoves and Fireplaces Ltd.
Interview with Jodi Connors-Harrington, Classic Stoves & Fireplaces Ltd. Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Are you one of the founders or when did you join...
Mobile Training Centre meets learners where they are
Until last month it was the worst-kept secret in Fredericton…..a 53 foot-long trailer with a nearly four-foot high NBCC logo on its side, parked in an area of high visibility at...
Coldlytics.com
Interview with Matthew McQuinn Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? I founded coldlytics.com with Richard Francis who’s based in London, UK. We met in a thread on...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Fredericton Needs a New Performing Arts Centre – June 2023
Earlier this week, Fredericton City Council was presented with a revised cost estimate for a new performing arts centre in the city, which came in at $81.7M, including $10.6M for...
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...
Navigating the Waters of Business Acquisitions and Exits: A guide for Entrepreneurs
by Dylan Stuart, Sunbelt Business Brokers Atlantic For most entrepreneurs’ strategic acquisitions and planned exits are at the forefront of the entrepreneurial journey. When purchasing a company, you are looking for something with efficient operation, satisfactory...
New Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 150th Anniversary – March 2024
March 14, 2024 - For Immediate Release Fredericton, NB – 2024 marks the 150th anniversary year of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1874, the 150 years of operation of the Fredericton Chamber signifies the commitment, effectiveness...
Commentary – Morgan Peters – Looking Ahead to NB’s 2024-25 Budget
As we approach the release of the Provincial Budget on March 19th, it is important to remember that a budget is not only a financial forecast by a government detailing its planned expenditures and revenues for the coming year, it can also act to express to citizens a...
Operations Coordinator
Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Coordinator is responsiblefor the planning and coordination of Harvest Music Festival logistical operations. TheOperations Coordinator has primary responsibilities across the event delivery andinfrastructure functions...
Program Manager – Cancer Survivorship
The Program Manager position is responsible for the administrative oversight and daily operations of the Fredericton & Upper River Valley (Zone 3) Area Cancer Survivorship Program. This position will report directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chalmers...
Member Spotlight – Family Enrichment
Interview with Sara Vikse-Brenton, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Family Enrichment and Counselling Service (Family Enrichment) began in 1974 with a mandate “to promote, encourage and assist in the...
Receptionist
Seasonal position for a professional and fast pace opportunity. Sucessful applicant will be expected to deal with the public via phone, email and and in person, do filing and organize appoinments and additional office requirements. Super friendly work atmosphere....
Member Spotlight – Elm City Events
Interview with Julia McDevitt, Owner and Principal Planner, Elm City Events Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Elm City Events was founded in 2021, although the idea for the business was conceptualized a couple of years prior. It was born out of my...
Dennis Financial – Member Spotlight
Interview with David Dennis, Dennis Financial Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Growing up, I watched my father Barry, grow his business at Dennis Financial & IPC Investment Corporation and establish a solid reputation in Fredericton by...
Member Spotlight – Focal Point Landscaping
Interview with Dave Milburn, Owner/Operator of Focal Point Landscaping Design and Installation Focal Point was founded in 2008 by Dave Milburn. After working in various markets and completing a Horticulture degree, Dave’s vison was to create niche brand in landscape...
Automotive technician / mechanic
Servicing client's vehicles. Oil changs, brakes, suspension, tune-ups dirvability issues, battery and charging system diagnosis and repairs etc. Company: Speedy Auto Service & Novus Glas Contact: Brock Hossack - brock.hossack@speedy.com
Morgan Peters Commentary – International Student Cap – February 2024
On January 22, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Canada will reduce the number of new international student permits by 35% this year as part of a temporary two-year cap on foreign enrolment - with the 2025 limit on new applications to be reassessed at...
Morgan Peters Commentary – International Student Cap – February 2024
On January 22, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Canada will reduce the number of new international student permits by 35% this year as part of a temporary two-year cap on foreign enrolment - with the 2025 limit on new applications to be reassessed at...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Adding to its Health Care Advocacy Policy – 15 February 2024
February 15, 2024 – For Immediate Release Fredericton, NB - On December 14th, 2023, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce delivered a letter to Minister of Health, The Honourable Bruce Fitch, concerning uncertainty surrounding the plan for a Hybrid Operating...
Director of Finance
Are you ready to turn numbers into a dance party in the finance family? If you have a flair for strategic thinking, a sharp analytical mind, and a deep commitment to internal controls - we want you! Calling all financial wizards who thrive on spreadsheet magic and...
Logistics Coordinator
Company Overview Since its incorporation in 2003, LuminUltra has been a leading manufacturer and thought leader in the biotech industry, developing molecular diagnostic products and services to help people worldwide understand the impacts of microbes within their...
Beyond Boundaries: Navigating the Tiny Home Revolution
Exploring, Trends, Innovation, and Sustainable Living Solutions for the Year Ahead - shared by Stanley Mutual Although interest rates are predicted to finally give it a rest, trends suggest that cities will flood the market with rental projects and new housing will...
2024 State of the Province Address
2024 State of the Province Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2wtz9__-E Discours sur l'état de la province 2024 To watch the 2023 State of the Province Address - https://www.rogerstv.com/stateoftheprovince 2022 State...
Executive Director
Downtown Fredericton Inc. (DFI) is a nonprofit Business Improvement Area dedicated to sustaining and encouraging growth in the central business district of Fredericton, New Brunswick. DFI implements programs designed to revitalize, promote, and enhance the commercial...
Morgan Peters Commentary – Aim Higher in Health Care Philosophy
More than ever, New Brunswick is grappling with the challenges of providing timely and effective healthcare as the positives of population growth and the harsh realities of a pandemic, have simultaneously illuminated the deteriorating state of our system. Deficiencies...
Focusing on your business’s tech capabilities now will set you up for a successful future
When it comes to IT, the lines that used to separate sectors like tech, financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, etc. are now permanently erased. The pace of global digitization in all sectors is fast and relentless and various levels of technology...
Chamber to Discontinue COVID-19 Rapid Test Distribution in Light of Recent Global News Reporting
Dear members,As a service to our members and the local business community during the pandemic, for the previous 2+ years, we had been distributing COVID rapid tests supplied by the provincial government. Although the active...
Response: Minister Miller: International Students Working Hours – December 2023
Membership Representative & Executive Assistant to CEO
Membership Services Representative and Executive Assistant to CEO – Association Management Company Position Overview:We are seeking a skilled individual to join our Association Management team, responsible for overseeing the accounts payable and receivable functions....
Joint Chambers Letter – CEBA Extension – 18 December 2023
18 December 2023 Hon. Chrystia Freeland Minister of Finance Deputy Prime Minister 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 Via email: chrystia.freeland@fin.gc.ca Dear Minister Freeland: Re: Employment Insurance...
MentorAbility Project Coordinator
JOB OVERVIEWavenueNB, in collaboration with The Canadian Association for SupportedEmployment (CASE), is looking for a new member of the project team who iscommitted to our shared goal of increasing employment equity for Canadianswho experience a disability. The...
Commentary – Morgan Peters – Our Hospital Should Get its Hybrid OR Without Delay – December 2023
At the end of October of this year, 12 physicians, all of them heads of their departments representing the majority of the medical staff in the Greater Fredericton Area, released to the media their views concerning the unfulfilled status of the expected Hybrid...
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Digital Marketing Coordinator Location: Fredericton or Bathurst, NB Expectation is that you will work from the office for optimal team collaboration.With the option of some work from home (to be discussed). Language requirements: French - Fluent, verbal &...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Encourages Provincial Government to Locate New Middle School per Established NBEX Site Development Plan – 14 December 2023
14 December 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Bill Hogan to encourage the provincial government to choose the New Brunswick...
Manager/Senior Manager
We are currently seeking a qualified Manager or Senior Manager to join our growing team at Spacek Armstrong & Norrad (“SAN”) in Fredericton.Our Firm currently consists of ten staff and two partners (seven of our twelve firm members hold CPA designations). We have...
Letter – Minister Fitch – Hybrid OR in Fredericton – 14 December 2023
14 December 2023 Hon. Bruce Fitch Minister of Health Province of New Brunswick HSBC PlaceP. O. Box 5100Fredericton, NBE3B 5G8 Dear Minister Fitch Re: Hybrid OR – Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital I am writing today due to the concerning situation regarding the future of...
Letter – Minister Hogan – New Fredericton Middle School – 14 December 2023
14 December 2023 Hon. Bill Hogan, Minister Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Place 2000 P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Re: New Middle School Location for Fredericton Dear Minister Hogan, On November 28th, 2023, the Government of New...
Letter: Minister Miller – re: International Student Working Hours Cap – 11 December 2023
December 11, 2023 The Honourable Marc Miller Minister of Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, CanadaK1A 0A6 Via email: marc.miller@parl.gc.ca Dear Minister Miller, The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce writes to you today to request you...
Letter – Coalition of NB Employers – Paid Sick Leave – 11 December 2023
December 11, 2023 Minister Arlene Dunn Chestnut ComplexP. O. Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: Arlene.Dunn@gnb.ca Dear Minister Dunn: RE: Bill 27 re: Amending the Employment Standards Act On behalf of The Coalition of New Brunswick Employers and our member...
Letter: Minister Dunn – re: Bill 27 – Paid Sick Days – 7 December 2023
7 December 2023 Minister Arlene Dunn Chestnut ComplexP. O. Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: Arlene.Dunn@gnb.ca Dear Minister Dunn Re: Bill 27 - An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act In December 2022, Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards...
Logistics Coordinator
Company OverviewSince its incorporation in 2003, LuminUltra has been a leading manufacturer and thought leader in the biotech industry, developing molecular diagnostic products and services to help people worldwide understand the impacts of microbes within their...
Letter: Nancy Healey – International Students – November 2023
November 17, 2023 Nancy HealeyCommissioner for Employers 140 Place du Portage Gatineau, PQKIA 0J9 The Honourable Mark MillerMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaK1A 0A6 Dear Minister Miller, I request that you...
Unclaimed Property: What’s Your Business Obligation?
By Tanya Greer, Content Marketing Specialist, FCNB Any type of business could be holding unclaimed property. Yours might be one of them. Do you know your obligations under the law? Under the Unclaimed Property Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2022, you must...
Financial Controller: (Association Management Company)
Financial Controller - Association Management Company (Accounts Payable & Receivable)Position Overview:We are seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join our Association Management team, responsible for overseeing the accounts payable and receivable functions....
Response: Minister Steeves: Removal of Provincial Sales Tax on New Multi-Unit Residential Construction – November 2023
Fredericton Chamber Strategic Plan Update
Each month in Chamber Connections, we take a closer look at our organizational progress and activities regarding our strategic brand pillars – here is an overall review of the previous months. Influence & Impact: The chamber’s policy and advocacy committees...
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
With a brand-new terminal building and a track record as the fastest growing airport in the Maritimes over the past decade, the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) connects New Brunswickers with the world. Home to over 20 companies employing more than 300 New...
Colpitts Developments
Colpitts Developments started in 1996, when Shawn Colpitts and his father Wayne started building houses here in Fredericton. They started with a handful of houses each year and that has grown to 100+ units completed each year and a large portfolio of residential and...
Harassment in the Workplace: The Importance of a Clear Policy
Amber Chisholm, Associate DirectorPublic Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) Harassment in the Workplace: The Importance of a Clear Policy Did you know that your New Brunswick business must have a harassment policy that includes sexual...
Electrician – Fredericton, NB
DC Electrical is looking to hire a permanent full-time electrician to work out of our Fredericton, NB location. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and other devices and equipment....
Letter: Minister Steeves: Removal of Provincial Sales Tax on New Multi-Unit Resident Construction – October 2023
24 October 2023 Hon. Ernie Steeves Minister of Finance, Government of New Brunswick Chancery Place P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: ernie.steeves@gnb.ca Re: Removal of Provincial Sales Tax on...
adjointe administrative/adjoint administratif
Poste à temps plein Aperçu du postePorte-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 défend leurs intérêts. À titre de...
Administrative Assistant
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 Canadian Medical Association, the NBMS...
Navigating the Waters of Business Acquisitions and Exits: A guide for Entrepreneurs
by Dylan Stuart, Sunbelt Business Brokers Atlantic For most entrepreneurs’ strategic acquisitions and planned exits are at the forefront of the entrepreneurial journey. When purchasing a company, you are looking for something with efficient operation, satisfactory...