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Resilience for Today’s World
by Rachel Clarke, University of New Brunswick In the current climate it can be challenging to take care of ourselves when there are so many conflicting demands being placed upon...
Say Hello To Our Newest Chamber Members
Atlantic Fusion Law Group 105 Prince Edward Street Saint John, NB E2L 3S1 Tel: (506) 640-1343 Email: janet@atlanticfusion.ca Website: atlanticfusion.ca Main Contact: Janet...
A Message from the President
Karen Grant, President Municipal elections are being held in May. This is an opportunity for you to have input on how your municipality is run. There is a lot of voter apathy and...
Advocacy Update
by Morgan Peters 2020-21 New Brunswick Pre-Budget Activities The chamber submitted its 2020-21 pre-budget brief to Finance Minister Ernie Steeves late last year. Representatives...
A Message from the CEO
Krista Ross, CEO Late in January, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce hosted New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs for our 46th annual State of the Province Address. We were...
Portage Atlantic
by Carol Tracy, Portage Atlantic For, By and of the Community Portage Atlantic provides bilingual treatment services for young people ages 14 to 21 with serious substance abuse...
With Opportunity Comes Possibility
by Jason Carr, NBACL As 2020 gets under way, we find ourselves reflecting on the impact that the New Brunswick Association for Community Living has had on individuals, families,...
Keep People Shopping and Dining in Downtown Fredericton with HotSpot Merchant Validation
by Krista Murphy, Hotspot Parking Transit Taxi HotSpot, a valued chamber of commerce member, recently launched an update to their already well-loved mobile app. If you work,...
NB Budget – Spending Vs Investing
by Morgan Peters The private sector pays close attention to its expenses, but it also looks for opportunities to invest and grow. For government, holding the line on the deficit...
Fredericton’s Cyber Security Opportunity
by Krista Ross 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...
How Your Business Can Reduce Operational Costs
by Naveco Power
With any business, one of the main topics that is constantly discussed is how you can save money to put towards increasing your growth.
Knowledge, Experience, Skills … Ready!
A new vision unfolding at UNB’s Faculty of Management by Lizabeth Lemon-Mitchell Students come to university excited to learn and use their knowledge to make a difference in the...
COVID-19 Update: 27 November 2020
Well it’s certainly been another dynamic week in our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick. We’ve had a setback this week, but...
Commentary: Immigration Critical to Economic Growth
Late last month, federal immigration minister Marco Mendicino announced an increase of about 50,000 permanent residents per year to the country’s immigration plan – which...
Commentary – Supporting our Airports Critical to Future Growth
With WestJet's announcement earlier this month that they are pulling back on most Atlantic Canadian flights beginning in early November, we are seeing a fresh...
COVID-19 Update: 13 October 2020
With the recent outbreaks in Zones 1 and 5 in New Brunswick, the province’s mandatory mask order and a host of support-program announcements from the federal government, we are...
Fredericton Chamber Webinar Library
April 21, 2020 - Media Relations 101 hosted by Porter O’BrienApril 14 - 2020 - Essential Legal Insights for surviving COVID 19 hosted by Connors StillwellApril 16, 2020 - Cyber...
Krista Ross Commentary – Post-Election Edition -September 2020
With the provincial election behind us and Premier Higgs set to shuffle his cabinet on Tuesday, New Brunswick businesses are eager for our elected officials to return their...
Krista Ross Commentary – August 2020 – NB Election
With Premier Higgs’ election call earlier this week, New Brunswickers will head to the polls in less than a month to elect the members of the province’s...
Krista Ross Commentary: A Private-Sector Led Recovery
Krista Ross Commentary – July 2020 - Working Hard and Smarter: Time for the Private Sector to Lead The phrase “work smarter, not harder” has been in popular use since...
COVID-19 Update: 22 June 2020
Good afternoon, As a reminder, this will be our final COVID-19-specific update. Our annual general meeting is scheduled for June 25 at which point we are turning a...
Commentary: COVID-19 Response, Recovery, Resiliency
Over the past few months, there have been phrases that have entered the popular lexicon, become very common, and – based on my social media, are now...
COVID-19 Update: 15 June 2020
Good afternoon, We started sending COVID-19 email updates on 13 March 2020 and have sent out more than 50 since that time. Thank you for all...
2020 Student Positions Available with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Event Assistant The successful candidate will provide event and membership support to the chamber of commerce team and will liaise with the chamber’s membership in...
COVID-19 Update: 8 June 2020
Good afternoon, Last week, the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John wrote to Premier Higgs and other party leaders to advocate for a small...
COVID-19 Update: 1 June 2020
Good afternoon, A big thank you to Bob and Jan Chisholm of McDonald’s Restaurants in Fredericton and Oromocto who announced last week that they are donating...
COVID-19 Update: 26 May 2020
Good afternoon, Earlier today the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John wrote to Prime Minister Trudeau on behalf of our members...
COVID-19 Update: 22 May 2020
Good afternoon, Today Premier Higgs announced that the province is moving to Phase One of the “Yellow” section in the New Brunswick Recovery Plan. The government’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Episode 25 – 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....
Senior Manager
Daye Kelly & Associates is a mid-sized accounting firm based in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick with a 40+ year history and a great reputation. We are looking for a confident, experienced, self-starter, who is dependable and likes to learn new things in an...
Letter – Permanent Public Transit Funding Consultation – 14 October 2022
14 October 2022 Infrastructure Canada 180 Kent St Ottawa, ON K1P 5P5 Sent via email: transit-mobilite@infc.gc.ca Re: Permanent Public Transit Funding Engagement Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the federal...
Letter – Minimum Wage Statuatory Review – October 2022
10 October 2022 Dan Mills, Deputy Minister Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Chestnut Complex P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: labour-travail@gnb.ca Re:...
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 health care services in the Fredericton area. The Auxiliary’s roots in the city date back to...
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 Connector Program, a globally renowned, award-winning networking initiative focused on...
News Release: Chamber Announces Recipients of 2022 Business Excellence Awards
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2022 Business Excellence Awards 6 October 2022 FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards on October 6, 2022 at the Delta Fredericton, naming award recipients in...
Letter – Department of Transportation and Infrastructure – Prompt Payment Legislation – 6 October 2022
6 October 2022 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Kings Place P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Sent via email: dti.leg.mti@gnb.ca Re: Prompt Payment Legislation Consultation I am writing today on...
Accounting Technician
Are you looking for new challenges and a rewarding career?Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Bringloe Feeney LLP is not your typical public accounting firm. Yes - we provide all the value-added services you would expect from your accountant, but we believe...
Client Intake Technician
Are you looking for new challenges and a rewarding career?Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Bringloe Feeney LLP is not your typical public accounting firm. Yes - we provide all the value-added services you would expect from your accountant, but we believe...
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 roots go back to the 1960’s when parents of children with intellectual disabilities...
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 Awards. The recipients will be announced at an awards ceremony on 6 October 2022 at the Delta...
Episode 24 – Urban Threadz
Vicki Boer, Urban Threadz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeXtnQXKjI4
Episode 23 – The Divine African Market
Bolaji Akintola - The Devine African Market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c13mmIJ1BCs
News Release – Business Excellence Awards Finalists – 28 September 2022
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 Awards. The recipients will be...
Constituency Assistant
Reporting to the Member of Parliament, the constituency assistant provides casework, executive and administrative support services. Operationally speaking, the position is key inhelping to advance and facilitate the Member’s main objectives and priorities through...
Letter – Minister Freeland – EI Deficit
20 September 2022 Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 Via email: chrystia.freeland@fin.gc.ca Dear Minister Freeland: Re: Employment Insurance Deficit I am writing today on behalf...
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 drivers behind the quickly rising cost of living and doing business is breakdowns in supply...
Letter – Minister Qualtrough – EI Premiums – September 2022
16 September 2022 Hon. Carla Qualtrough Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Via email: carla.qualtrough@parl.gc.ca Dear Minister...
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 filmmakers in the province, using the Co-operative model, created an organization that...
Broker Rate – Part time nights
This position assess all fees for the importation of International packages and performs general brokerage tasks.Responsibilities:Assesses duties, taxes, and brokerage fees of imported commodities.Ensures assessment of duties and taxes adhere to local Customs and...
Administrative Assistant
First Onsite is seeking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant for our Saint John branch NB. to manage the life cycle of construction job files from initiation through to receipt of payment. Are you a get-it-done, can-do person? Are you so organized that you...
Project Manager
First Onsite is seeking to hire a full-time Project Manager for SAINT JOHN, NB. to scope and estimate the work required to restore properties to their pre-disaster state. This position ensures that property owners have an outstanding customer experience and are...
Project Manager
First Onsite is seeking to hire a full-time Project Manager to scope and estimate the work required to restore properties to their pre-disaster state. This position ensures that property owners have an outstanding customer experience and are informed and satisfied...
Experienced Maintenance Painter
Gorham Real Estate/Fredericton Rentals Ltd./Premiere Suites Fredericton is currently seeking talented individuals interested in a PAINTER position with our well established and fast-growing company. Benefits:Our team has a reputation for safe, high-quality work and...
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 of bringing jazz and blues acts to Fredericton, New Brunswick. The festival was started...
POSTE D’AGENTE OU D’AGENT DES COMMUNICATIONS
Le Syndicat des infirmières et infirmiers du Nouveau-Brunswick (SIINB), qui représente le personnel infirmier syndiqué du Nouveau-Brunswick, invite les personnes intéressées à poser leur candidature au poste d’agente ou agent des communications. Ce poste requiert une...
Member Spotlight – Fredericton Community Kitchens
Interview with Cassandra LeBlanc, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? The Fredericton Community Kitchens began in December of 1982 in the basement of a church. It was started by a group of caring community...