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Notice: COVID-19 Email Updates
Good morning, Due to some technical limitations, please note that we will no longer be sharing our COVID-19 updates via our chamber-master...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 26 March 2020
March 26, 2020 Good afternoon members, A week ago today, Premier Higgs declared a State of Emergency in New Brunswick and it’s been a big challenge for...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 25 March 2020
March 25, 2020 Good afternoon members, We have been sending our daily updates via our member database ‘Chamber Master’ as well as via our Eblast system...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 24 March 2020
March 24, 2020 Good afternoon members, The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is launching and populating a new resource on our website - a...
Government Offices Contact Information
COVID-19 RESOURCE CONTACTS ADDITIONAL INFO Tele-Care 8-1-1 Note: Before calling 811 use this self-assessment tool. Business Navigator...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 23 March 2020
March 23, 2020 Good afternoon, As we enter our second week of mass disruption to our businesses and lives as a result of COVID-19, I want to...
City of Fredericton: Community Planning, Heritage and Building Inspections Contact Information During COVID-19 Crisis
The public is advised that the City of Fredericton will continue to provide community planning, heritage, and building inspection services to the maximum extent possible during...
Employment Insurance Eligibility Infographic
COVID-19 Update: 20 March 2020
March 20, 2020 Good afternoon, As one of the most incredibly stressful and volatile weeks of our lives nears an end, I want to express my heartfelt and ongoing...
Questions About Opening/Closing During the State of Emergency
Good morning, As I’m sure you aware, yesterday Premier Higgs declared a state of emergency in New Brunswick, which requires some types of businesses to...
COVID-19 Update: 19 March 2020 (pm)
March 19, 2020 - 4:00 pm Good afternoon members, At today’s news conference, Premier Blaine Higgs declared a State of Emergency in New...
Letter to Minister Mary Wilson Requesting Emergency Business Support Measures
COALITION OF NEW BRUNSWICK EMPLOYERS March 19, 2020 Minister Mary Wilson, Minister...
Message to Members – Seeking Clarification Re: Expectations for Business Closures
Previous Fredericton Chamber Updates: 18 March 2020 17 March 2020 16 March 2020 13 March 2020 MESSAGE TO MEMBERS – March 19, 2020, 9:00...
COVID-19 Update: 18 March 2020
Good afternoon members, In an effort to keep you up to date on the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 crisis, I will be providing regular...
Commentary: Supporting Business During the COVID-19 Crisis
It seems like a lifetime ago when New Brunswick’s Finance Minister Ernie Steeves delivered his government’s second budget last week. Since then, the world’s attention has fully...
COVID-19 Update: 17 March 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has us all on edge and no one is exactly sure how this crisis will grow, evolve and eventually settle. It is incumbent on all of us to follow the advice of...
Message to Members: Staff working remotely
Good afternoon members, This message is to advise that the staff of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce have been encouraged to work remotely for the next two weeks to...

Fredericton Chamber Postpones Events Until End of April due to COVID-19 Precautions
13 March 2020 For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 and the current advice of NB’s Chief Medical Officer and...
Commentary: 2020 State of the Province Address
Late last month, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce hosted New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs for our 46th annual State of the Province Address. We were pleased...

Remarks – Krista Ross, CEO – 2020 State of the Province Address
Good evening ladies and Gentlemen, Mesdames and Messieurs, On behalf of our one thousand member businesses and organizations I’d like to welcome you to the 2020 State...

Welcome Remarks – Karen Grant, President – 2020 State of the Province Address
Good evening. My name is Karen Grant and I am the President of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of our board of directors I want to welcome and thank you for...
The 2020 State of the Province Address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yMYq1kIdNQ
New Brunswick’s Cyber Security Opportunity
With the turn of the calendar to a new decade, I am feeling energized about the future, the potential of Fredericton’s and New Brunswick’s economy and focusing on the many...
Commentary – Turning the Page on 2019
Earlier this week, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce met with Finance Minister Ernie Steeves to discuss our pre-budget submission to his department. Preparing our...
A Family Business Succession Discussion with Grant Thornton’s Krista Han
By Krista Han - Partner, Grant Thornton LLP Family-owned businesses are a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, yet trusted advice is critical to help them move from one...

CEO’s Message
By Krista Ross November 18 - 24 was global entrepreneurship week. As a chamber of commerce, we work hard to support, encourage and celebrate entrepreneurship and sometimes it...

President’s Message
by Karen Grant As a member of the selection committee for the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (BEA), I was reminded once again how many great...

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference
By Morgan Peters Staff members and board volunteers of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce attended the 2019 Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual conference in Saint John in...

Say Hello To Our Newest Chamber Members
IBooth Party Photobooth127 Crocket StreetFredericton, NB E3A 4H4Tel: (506) 261-4068Email: ibooth@hotmail.comWebsite: iboothpartyphotobooth.comMain Contact: Jun Rosal New...

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program- Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid for Employers
by Janet Thompson-Price, Atlantic Fusion Law Group The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a great program for employers who have a genuine need to hire employees and...

Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
by Morgan Peters The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce awarded its 2019 post-secondary scholarships to Samantha Gray and Katie Hamill. Both are Fredericton natives and...

TIANB – Your Provincial Tourism Voice
By Carol Alderdice, President & CEO TIANB Carol Alderdice, President & CEO TIANB The Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB) is a non-profit organization...

4 Reasons Why You Need to Claim Your Local Business Listing Online
by Mitchell Poirier, MDMS Management Actively claiming and creating a local business listing online will help give your physical business the visibility it needs when an...

One 4 One
by Jennifer Kreuger, Estey Art If you’ve visited the office of the Fredericton Chamber recently you would have noticed some very special art work up on the wall. This art belongs...

Local Choice – Local Voice
by Kim Poffenroth, Chief Electoral Officer, NB Kim Poffenroth, Chief Electoral Officer, NB On May 11, 2020, citizens in the Greater Fredericton Region will join electors...
Commentary – 2019-2020 NB Throne Speech
Newly installed New Brunswick Lieutenant-Governor Brenda Murphy delivered the 2019-2020 Higgs Government throne speech earlier this week. The Fredericton Chamber of...
Commentary – November 2019 – Chamber Survey Results & Priorities
Each year the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce surveys our members to get feedback on our activities, learn how we can better serve our members, and to understand...
Commentary – Federal Election – October 2019
The federal election is less than a week away and decision time is looming – are you ready? Have you been paying attention? Are you informed? What’s important to you? The...

A Message from the President
Welcome to fall! I hope you had an enjoyable summer. Many of the chamber committees will be starting up this month. More information on...

A Message from the CEO
In July, WorkSafeNB held their annual general meeting in Fredericton and provided an update on the progress being made on lowering the highest rate in the...

Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Hosts Loran Scholar Intern
by Morgan Peters Since 1988, the Loran Scholars Foundation and its partner universities have led the way with Canada’s largest and most comprehensive undergraduate award. LORAN...

2019 Federal Election
– by Morgan Peters As the 2019 federal election approaches, both the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Fredericton chamber will provide information about candidates, platforms...

Fredericton’s New Immigration Strategy
– By Morgan Peters Population growth. Workforce expansion. Labour market development. However you frame it, Fredericton (and New Brunswick) needs more people if we are going to...

The J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship
– Dhirendra Shukla The J Herbert Smith Centre (JHSC) for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship was founded in 1988 at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton campus, by...

Reconciliation Roundtable
– by Susanna Cloff-Clyburne Over the spring and summer of 2019, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosted three “Reconciliation Roundtables” across Canada – one in each of Western,...
Inclusive Hiring Supports FCC
– By Corinne Arseneau Inclusive hiring works. New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) and the Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program are encouraged by Fredericton...

ONB Brings Value to the Province
- By Krista Ross Having an overarching economic development organization in the province like ONB provides the benefit of coordination of economic development activities at a...

Say Hello to Our Newest Chamber Members
Jennifer L. Boudreau ConsultingFredericton, NBTel: (506) 471-5018Email: jl.boudreau@icloud.comMain Contact: Jennifer Boudreau Rabbit Town Coffee Co.Fredericton, NBTel: (506)...
COVID-19 Update: 21 May 2020
Good afternoon, Dr Jennifer Russell – is there anything she can’t do? Public Health leader, amazing jazz singer and yesterday she revealed that she cut her own hair (which looks great) with the assistance of a Youtube video! I won’t be doing that,...
COVID-19 Update: 19 May 2020
Good afternoon, I hope everyone had a nice May long weekend - it was nice to get out of the house and enjoy some of our beautiful spring weather. With New Brunswick now well into our recovery process, my commentary piece this month focused on...
Commentary: New Brunswick’s Road to Recovery – May 2020
With New Brunswick’s move to the “Orange” COVID-19 Recovery Plan phase late last week, our province has taken another important step in our response to the crisis. We’ve been able to achieve best-case-scenario projections and are now seeing...
COVID-19 Update: 14 May 2020
Good afternoon, We are heading into what looks to be a beautiful long weekend – the traditional launching point of the summer season for many of us. While it’s going to be a little different this year, I would encourage everyone to get out to enjoy...
COVID-19 Update: 12 May 2020
Good afternoon, As many businesses and organizations begin to reopen (or move closer to reopening), today’s update is focused on resources to assist with this process. Most resources are general in nature to varying degrees – if...
COVID-19 Update: 8 May 2020
Good afternoon, Today Premier Higgs announced that NB is moving to the next phase of the province’s re-opening and recovery plan. Subject to the Public Health and WorkSafeNB COVID-19 general...

New Brunswick Chambers Launch Re-Opening and Recovery Document for Businesses
For Immediate Release Fredericton, NB, 7 May 2020 Yesterday, chambers of commerce from across New Brunswick launched a re-opening & recovery guide for businesses and organizations across the province. This document is aimed at summarizing guidance information that...
COVID-19 Update: 5 May 2020
Good afternoon, This week, Premier Higgs has signaled that more information will be coming soon about re-opening the economy given the province’s success with fighting COVID-19. The government has previously released the following document that...
COVID-19 Update: 30 April 2020
Good afternoon, As New Brunswick’s COVID-19 cases continue to fall and the government has released the first round of recovery plans and guides, we are all starting to think about getting our organizations and our community...
David Shipley: Cyber Attacks on the Rise During COVID-19 (And How to Protect Your Organization)
We’ve seen a massive surge in cyber-attacks during the pandemic attacking any sector that’s open ranging from municipal governments, to healthcare, finance and even large consulting firms with cybersecurity advisory practices such as MNP. Phishing using COVID-19 as a...
Employment Standards Act Updates: Leaves of Absence – COVID-19
Thank you to the Cox & Palmer Employment and Labour Group in Fredericton for providing the following summary of updates to the Employment Standards Act regarding obligations to grant leaves of absence as a result of COVID-19. Updates to Employment Standards...
Government of NB Daily COVID-19 New Release Archive
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Fredericton Chamber COVID-19 Updates Archive
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COVID-19 Update: 28 April 2020
Good afternoon, Although it was news that was expected by many, it was still sad to officially hear yesterday that the annual Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival and many other great events that our community loves have been...
COVID-19 Resource Page
If you haven’t yet checked out the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce's Open, Operational and/or Offering help business directory, now would be a great time to do so. We have made it more user friendly and continue to ask all local businesses that are...
COVID-19 Update: 24 April 2020
Good afternoon, I am sending out a supplemental update today in addition to our regular Tuesday and Thursday edition because of announcements at the federal and provincial level that we have been eager to learn more about and a major clarification...
COVID-19 Update: 23 April 2020
Good afternoon, Join us in thanking AV Group NB, which announced earlier this week that they are donating $150,000 to local foodbanks (including $50,000 to the Fredericton Foodbank) to assist with the challenges faced in these unprecedented times...
COVID-19 Update: 21 April 2020
Good afternoon, Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues in Nova Scotia today as the entire province deals with a tragedy the breadth of which we are only beginning to comprehend. The scope of the...
COVID-19 Update: 16 April 2020
Good afternoon, First a shout-out to chamber members LuminUltra, Taylor Printing, Irving Oil, and Cooke Aquaculture for joining the fight against COVID-19. Earlier this week Prime Minister Trudeau announced...
COVID-19 Update: 14 April 2020
Good afternoon, Welcome back after a most unusual holiday weekend. We expect our next update to be released on Thursday unless critically important information is provided to us that needs to be shared more quickly. The chambers of...

Message from Mayor Mike O’Brien to the Fredericton Business Community
As our community navigates the COVID-19 situation together, I want to acknowledge and thank the business community of Fredericton. Your businesses are the engine that keeps the city running. I know this is an extremely difficult...
Commentary – Early Days of COVID-19: Krista Ross
Now about a month into feeling the effects of the COVID-19 crisis here in Canada and New Brunswick, I think we are all reeling from how quickly our way of life has changed and adjusting to the new normal is challenging when so...
COVID-19 Update – 9 April 2020
Good afternoon, Best wishes to those celebrating Easter this weekend. We will all be doing things differently this year – and our family gatherings will be virtual rather than in person. We encourage our members to continue...

Message from the Hon. Mary Wilson, Economic Development and Small Business Minister responsible for Opportunities NB
Our top priority is the health and safety of New Brunswickers. Acting now to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will safeguard our economy and ensure critical service delivery is maintained. At the same time, I fully understand how this pandemic is impacting New Brunswick...
COVID-19 Update: 6 April 2020
Good afternoon, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has established the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN) in partnership with the Government of Canada to help the business community prepare, persevere and, ultimately, prosper in the face of the COVID-19...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 3 April 2020
Good afternoon, It’s Friday - the end of another long week for the business community in our area and around the world. We know many of you are waiting on details on the various government support measures and hoping for changes to...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 2 April 2020
Good afternoon, Earlier today, I joined with my colleagues John Wishart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton and David Duplisea, CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to NB Small Business...
2 April 2020 Updates to NB State of Emergency Declaration
Thank you to the Cox & Palmer Employment and Labour Group in Fredericton for providing the following summary of updates to the NB SOE. REVISED: Paragraph 5 – NO PATRONS: Campgrounds are prohibited from admitting patrons.Owners/managers of seasonal docking for...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 1 April 2020
Good afternoon, As days pass and the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, I know that your need for information and answers grows. For many of us, this is the greatest challenge faced in our careers and I understand how challenging it is...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 31 March 2020
Good afternoon, Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Small Business Minister Mary Ng were scheduled today to provide more details about the announced wage subsidy, but that has been rescheduled to tomorrow, 1 April 2020. We expect a technical briefing to follow and...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 30 March 2020
Good afternoon, Today Prime Minister Trudeau provided some details on the 75% wage subsidy he announced last week. Businesses will be eligible for the subsidy if they have seen a 30% drop in revenues - the number of employees or size of...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 27 March 2020
Good afternoon, I’m happy to tell you that we are ending the week with some good news from the federal government. I’m sure we can all use some of that. Today Prime Minister Trudeau announced significant help for businesses during the COVID-19...
COVID-19 Resources from Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton has created an information hub on GrantThornton.ca to provide resources and practical advice on managing your business through COVID-19. Some of the valuable resources include: Where do I start? What to consider when facing a temporary business closure5...
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Thank you to the Cox & Palmer Employment and Labour Group in Fredericton for providing the following information regarding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB): Canada Emergency Response Benefit Bill C-13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, received...
Notice: COVID-19 Email Updates
Good morning, Due to some technical limitations, please note that we will no longer be sharing our COVID-19 updates via our chamber-master database (our member-based email system). Every day since March 13th, we have been simultaneously sending our...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 26 March 2020
March 26, 2020 Good afternoon members, A week ago today, Premier Higgs declared a State of Emergency in New Brunswick and it’s been a big challenge for all of us adjusting to new ways to work and live. Since then, the...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 25 March 2020
March 25, 2020 Good afternoon members, We have been sending our daily updates via our member database ‘Chamber Master’ as well as via our Eblast system to our larger list of contacts - in fact, many are receiving both. If...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 24 March 2020
March 24, 2020 Good afternoon members, The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is launching and populating a new resource on our website - a directory of businesses in the Fredericton are that are Open, Operational and/or Offering...
Government Offices Contact Information
COVID-19 RESOURCE CONTACTS ADDITIONAL INFO Tele-Care 8-1-1 Note: Before calling 811 use this self-assessment tool. Business Navigator Line 1-833-799-7966 Email Website An interpretative guideline to provide clarification...
COVID-19 Daily Update: 23 March 2020
March 23, 2020 Good afternoon, As we enter our second week of mass disruption to our businesses and lives as a result of COVID-19, I want to remind you to take care of your mental health and access available resources if you are...
City of Fredericton: Community Planning, Heritage and Building Inspections Contact Information During COVID-19 Crisis
The public is advised that the City of Fredericton will continue to provide community planning, heritage, and building inspection services to the maximum extent possible during the COVID-19 business interruption. Please note that City Hall is closed and services will...
Employment Insurance Eligibility Infographic
COVID-19 Update: 20 March 2020
March 20, 2020 Good afternoon, As one of the most incredibly stressful and volatile weeks of our lives nears an end, I want to express my heartfelt and ongoing concern for you, your staff, and your organizations. Team Chamber is committee during this...
Questions About Opening/Closing During the State of Emergency
Good morning, As I’m sure you aware, yesterday Premier Higgs declared a state of emergency in New Brunswick, which requires some types of businesses to close and others to take further action to protect the health of employees and the...
COVID-19 Update: 19 March 2020 (pm)
March 19, 2020 - 4:00 pm Good afternoon members, At today’s news conference, Premier Blaine Higgs declared a State of Emergency in New Brunswick. All retail and public-facing businesses have been...
Letter to Minister Mary Wilson Requesting Emergency Business Support Measures
COALITION OF NEW BRUNSWICK EMPLOYERS March 19, 2020 Minister Mary Wilson, Minister of Economic Development & Small Business Re: New Brunswick Tax and Fee Relief...
Message to Members – Seeking Clarification Re: Expectations for Business Closures
Previous Fredericton Chamber Updates: 18 March 2020 17 March 2020 16 March 2020 13 March 2020 MESSAGE TO MEMBERS – March 19, 2020, 9:00 am Since yesterday’s (18 March 2020) news conference with Premier Higgs and...
COVID-19 Update: 18 March 2020
Good afternoon members, In an effort to keep you up to date on the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 crisis, I will be providing regular (at least daily) updates on our website and via direct email. Earlier...

Commentary: Business Travelers Depend on Flexible Travel Options
Krista Ross, CEO Fredericton Chamber of Commerce John Wishart, CEO The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton David Duplisea, CEO The Chamber, Saint John Region The world is currently experiencing never-before-seen reductions in...