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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...
When you Understand the Diversity of Disability, You Can Be More Successful With Inclusive Hiring
In 2021, we’re at a watershed moment in history: There’s more commitment to, action on and conversation about disability inclusion in the business sector than ever before.
Commentary – Krista Ross – Let’s all do our part to Welcome International Students
For decades, New Brunswick has been staring down a demographic shift that has seen significant outmigration to other...
New Brunswick’s non-profit business sector is an economic driver.
Non-profit organizations are businesses and a critical and often misunderstood third pillar in the New Brunswick economy, positioned, what should be solidly, next to government and the private sector.
New Brunswick Future Link Internship Program
The pervasive notion that there are no jobs in Atlantic Canada has been an ongoing conversation. The reality is that this notion could not be further from the truth,
Krista Ross Commentary: Post-Federal Election Business Priorities
The dust has settled on the 2021 federal election and we should take a moment to thank each candidate and their volunteer teams for the countless hours over...
Family Enrichment and Counselling Service
Did You Know?
That according to Statistics Canada (2012), mental illness affects 221,230 people in New Brunswick excluding those younger than 15 years old, Indigenous populations and members of the Canadian Forces (these three categories account for 28.5% of provincial population)?
Commentary – Krista Ross – 2021 Federal Election Priorities – Competitiveness and Fairness
Earlier this week, a group of six New Brunswick business organizations announced our policy priorities for federal parties and candidates in the upcoming federal...
Cyber awareness training for employees: Empowering employees to be your first line of defense against cyber attacks
Professionals working in the cybersecurity field sometimes hear, “my business is too small to be a target.”
Fredericton Chamber Events Vaccination Policy
Effective September 1, 2021 In-Person Events Attendees at Fredericton chamber events must attest that they have received two doses of a Health Canada-approved...
Networking! Remember the real face-to-face kind?
It’s time again for your bi-weekly marketing tip, a free service from Kiers. Marketing. Our goal with this marketing tip is to bring interesting and actionable sales and marketing content to your attention
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Receives their Re-Accreditation through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they have received their re-accreditation through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Commentary – Krista Ross – July 2021 – The Path to Green
This week the province crossed the 80% first dose and 55% second dose thresholds, and as New Brunswick continues to approach the Green Phase of recovery,...
The Magic of Peer Advisory Groups for Business Owners
Think of the biggest business decision you have to make in the next six months. What is the value of getting that decision right – to you and your business?
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits: Now Available for Your Business
Written by Naya Goguen, Rapid Test Program Coordinator “Living with COVID.” This is the province’s newest slogan, and you may have already...
How to Configure Your Task Chair: 4 Essential Tips
Whether you are working from home or the office, your chair is arguably your most crucial ergonomic tool, but only if it’s set up correctly.
Krista Ross Commentary: Celebrating Immigration Month – Making Progress but There’s Still Work Ahead
With New Brunswick moving to Phase 2 on the province’s “Path to Green” this week and vaccination progress being made throughout much of the world, it’s time to refocus...
Commentary: Health Reform Critical to Future Prosperity
As Health Minister Dorothy Shephard winds up her health reform consultation tour and the hard work begins on making tough decisions and implementing changes that not...
Expect the Unexpected: Family Law Considerations that Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that sometimes we are blindsided by events of our control. You have insurance on your car; on your home; on your life.
The New Word of Mouth
When you are visiting a business for the first time, do you check their website or Facebook page before you visit? Most people do that now.
Canadian Chamber Women in Business Summit to Help Make an Inclusive Economic Recovery a Reality
Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched registrations for their Women in Business Summit: Empowering an Inclusive Recovery. The one-day event...
An Update on Advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in New Brunswick
This is an exciting time for energy innovation in New Brunswick.
Affirming that nuclear energy is an essential part of the climate change solution, the federal and provincial governments continue to make progress
Commentary: 2021 Municipal Election
On May 10th, New Brunswickers will head to the polls to vote in their local elections. This election and campaign have been unique in several ways – starting with...
Top Social Media Changes in 2021: Are you Ready?
If you’ve noticed a slowdown in your engagement or you simply want to know what’s on trend for your social pages, we’re sharing the top social media changes for 2021.
The Success of Picketa Systems
Picketa Systems is a precision agricultural start-up emerging from the Technology Management and Entrepreneurship Centre at the University of New Brunswick. The Fredericton-based company is creating a soli and plant nutrition scanner along wiht an online data visulatizaiton and analytics platform to help food producers
How to best grow your business
Nicole’s presentation was all about the reasons why a business should consider growing. The session explained the financial implications of business growth; tools and techniques to analyze and plan for growth; and the best times and best reasons to grow a business.
Commentary – 2021-22 NB Budget
Earlier this week, New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves delivered the government’s 2021-22 budget almost exactly one year after COVID-19 restrictions were first...
Making One-On-One Connections
Are you getting the most value out of your chamber membership?
We’re anxious to get back to hosting first-class events that provide opportunities to make important connections through networking.
How Workers with a Disability Can Strengthen Your Business
by Sean McEwen, RealEyes Capacity Consultants
Many of us think we know enough about disability to quietly reject this talent pool in our recruitment efforts.
Employee Financial Wellness
by Larry Crandall, LL.B., LIT, CIRP, Grant Thornton
Canadians, both employed and unemployed, are carrying record levels of debt. For those who are employed and struggling financially, debt can not only impact their livelihood at home, but at work as well.
Security: Studying post-secondary student retention and labour market outcomes
by Emily Blaney, Integrated Marketing Coordinator, University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick is conducting an analysis of post-secondary student retention and labour market outcomes in the province through collaborative project funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Buy Local. Please!
By Doug Daley, Kiers Marketing
Buying local has become a hot topic, especially during the pandemic. Some folks are true to their community and do all their shopping locally. Many, like me, shop local when they can but also shop online for items that are unique, or if the price is just too good. Unfortunately, some folks do most of their shopping online.
Commentary: COVID-19’s Hardest Hit Sectors
By Krista Ross, CEO, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
As we approach the one-year mark of New Brunswick’s first mandatory order and COVID-19-related lockdowns, we’re all feeling the effects
Air Access will be the Foundation of our Economic Recovery
By Kate O’Rourke, Manager of Public Relations and Marketing, Fredericton International Airport Authority
“Unprecedented” may have been the catchphrase for 2020 (closely followed by “you’re on mute”), but it remains true in 2021. These are precarious times for New Brunswick business.
Commentary: Business Travelers Depend on Flexible Travel Options
By Krista Ross, CEO, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
By John Wishart, CEO, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
By David Duplisea, CEO, The Chamber, Saint John Region
The world is currently experiencing never-before-seen reductions in air travel and New Brunswick airports and airline service are not immune from the related impacts.
Commentary: NB’s 2021-22 Budget Must Included Key Investments for Growth
By Krista Ross, CEO, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
The provincial government pre-budget consultation process is in full swing – a process that the chamber and other stakeholder groups engage in annually. In some ways it’s the most “normal” bit of work I’ve done since last March, but of course, the context is unlike any of us have experienced in our lifetimes.
Letter – Minister Dunn – Re: Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act – July 2023
18 July 2023 Hon. Arlene Dunn Minister, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Chestnut Complex P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: arlene.dunn@gnb.ca Dear Minister Dunn: Re: Fair...
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 Account loans, popularly known as CEBA. Since COVID-19 Public Health restrictions began...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber Welcomes Michael Melvin as 2023-24 President
13 July 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – Last month at their annual general meeting, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce welcomed Michael Melvin of McInnes Cooper as its President for 2023-2024, taking over the role from Jill Stairs of Daye...
Episode 39 – Saltwinds Coffee Company Limited
Laura Richard and Brad Rideout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2oC8gyFXo0
avenueNB
avenueNB (Background) Incorporated in April 2022, avenueNB Cooperative emerged as a trailblazing non-profit organization focused on enhancing employment opportunities for persons with a disability in New Brunswick. Our unique business model (what we do) avenueNB...
Response: Minister Qualtrough – Minimizing Disincentives to Work – 7 July 2023
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. We are locally owned by managing partners here in Fredericton. We are national and have...
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 the business? I am the daughter of one of the co-founders Andy Connors, he and my older...
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 the corner of Cliffe and Union Streets on Fredericton’s north side. Enter the trailer and...
Letter: Ministers Freeland and Qualtrough – Minimizing Disincentives to Work – 28 June 2023
28 June 2023 The Honourable Carla Qualtrough Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 The Honourable Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister and...
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 Reddit for startups to find other cofounders called r/cofounders. His expertise is in...
NB Chamber Joint Letter – Proposed Tax Increase to Craft Alcohol Producers – 19 June 2023
19 June 2023 Hon. Ernie Steeves, Minister of Finance Chancery Place P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: ernie.steeves@gnb.ca Re: Proposed Tax Increase on Craft Alcohol Producers Dear Minister Steeves: We...
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 contingencies. Councilors voted to increase the amount that the municipal government...
Carpenters (Skilled, Licensed, Red Seal) and Apprentice Carpenters
AJ Hanna Construction Ltd. has an incredibly exciting construction season ahead and always looking to grow our team! We are currently accepting resumes for CARPENTERS (Skilled, Licensed, Red Seal) and APPRENTICE CARPENTERS. A carpenter is an individual with great hand...
Episode 38 – Instant Imprints
Noel Eustace, Instant Imprints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKpkIRZQjpw
Executive Director
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is looking for an exceptionally skilled person to fill the role of Executive Director. They are a people manager, a strategic thinker and a problem solver. Their knowledge of New Brunswick environmental issues will help...
Episode 37 – Research NB
Damon Goodwin, CEO, NB Research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCf41TI4Png
Episode 36 – New Brunswick Business Immigrant Association
Mohamed Khirallah, President, New Brunswick Business Immigrant Association https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Vgfn4BMVk
Episode 35 – Den Fitness
Mel Lyons, Den Fitnesss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUbXsZL-EtY
Episode 34 – Coastline Pizza / Half Cut Brewing Company Ltd.
Jennie Wilson, Coastline Pizza / Matt Corey, Half Cut Brewing Company Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQZdwxkYPJk
Episode 33 – Porter O’Brien
Erin Filliter Brandt, Porter O'Brien https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5US9qhIVv-A
Episode 32 – Consciously Clean Refillery
Carolyn McGibbons, Consciously Clean Refillery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1krGMxyuKM
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...
Response – Minister Shephard – Warming Centre – 11 May 2023
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...
Episode 31 – Work Water
Brody Hanson, Work Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RGsgbGONuk
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...
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,...
National Joint Letter – Minimizing Disincentives to Work – April 2023
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...
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...
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...
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...