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Prison Christian Ministries Inc.
By Rev. Brent Bishop The ministry was started because of a call from God to serve the incarcerated with the good news of Jesus. I had been serving in the prisons with Monty Lewis...
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Commentary: Primary Health Care Access is Important for Business
Access to Primary Health Care has been an issue in the province for decades and one of the legacies of the pandemic has been highlighting the need for health reform. News reports...
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Computers for Schools
Interview with Roy Crawford, Computers for Schools Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? In 1992 a federal employee noticed surplus computer...
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Liberty Lane
Interview with Alyson Pizzey, Executive Director Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began? Liberty Lane Inc. was founded in 1993 to address the...
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The Gaia Project
by Katelyn Plant, Communications Manager, The Gaia Project The Gaia Project believes that young people are the key to building a sustainable future. With a world-view...
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Commentary – July 2022 – Employment Insurance Reform
At the end of this month, the consultation period ends for the second phase of the federal government’s employment insurance reform efforts. The way the discussion documents are...
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The Talent Games
Interview with Shail Niazi, The Talent Games Tell us a bit about how your business began. If you would have been there, you would have chuckled at the crazy notion of using video...
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Job boards aren’t designed with disability in mind – and that needs to change
by Sue Dafoe and Dean Askin The nature of work is rapidly changing and is creating opportunities for jobseekers who have a disability. But for the more than 600,000...
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Mental Health in the Workplace
First Signs of Mental Health Concerns The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope...
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Impact Report Reveals Critical Contribution of Chartered Professional Accountants to NB’s Economy
As part of its commitment to move the New Brunswick economy forward, the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (CPA New Brunswick) commissioned an Economic Impact...
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2022 Annual Magazine
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VoIP: The Future is NOW! (Essentials of Communication, Part 1 of series by Three Layer Solutions)
The Internet Age is upon us, and so too are the innumerable benefits its technology brings. Almost everything we use these days is connected to the internet in some way: from...
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Commentary – Krista Ross – WorkSafeNB Consultation – June 2022
This week, the public review period ended for WorkSafeNB’s latest consultation as they look at “benefit improvements.” Currently, people receiving worker’s compensation benefits...
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How team communication can thrive in a hybrid work environment
By Jaclyn Currie, Stantec Meetings have been changed forever. By now, you know what it looks like: some team members logging onto calls from their homes, with others calling in...
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Krista Ross Commentary: Mental Healthy Workplaces
This month, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Mental Health Matters” event was held after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus. Since the first iteration of the event...
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Commentary – April 2022 – The State of the Province
At the end of last month, Premier Higgs delivered the 48th annual Fredericton Chamber of Commerce State of the Province Address. After a virtual edition in 2021, we were pleased...
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Countless options for vacationing in New Brunswick
Making a list of New Brunswick vacation ideas is easy. In a province that’s 85 per cent forested with 5,500 kilometers of coastal shoreline, there are great outdoor adventures...
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Vacationing in New Brunswick’s Capital Region
Capital City Summer Sights If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s to appreciate the wonders found right outside our front door. New...
Credentialing – Can we do better?
Recently, I received a call from a frustrated young couple wanting to migrate to Canada. The source of their frustration was the inability to be considered for employment here in...
AIPP Becomes AIP
By Larry DeLong, Delong Immigration The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was launched in March of 2017 to help the Atlantic provinces meet what were, and still are,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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,
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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...
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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)?
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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...
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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...
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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
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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.
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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,...
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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?
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Coordinator
Program delivery• Process applications forms, determine program/funding eligibility.• Provide support and guidance to service providers applying for program funding.• Deliver training, presentations to program applicants (agencies).• Ensure processes are streamlined...
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice Fredericton has a large number of dedicated volunteers who are essential to all we do. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic individual who can help recruit, retain, coordinate and train our volunteer team. This includes training volunteers to sit with...
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Project and Finance Coordinator (Administrator)
Pluspuu Homes Inc. is an NB based company that design, manufactures and builds quality modular Scandinavian log homes. While based in NB, our team provides new home builds across Canada. We are a fairly new company in the Canadian market, although Pluspuu Finland (our...
Response: Minister Bibeau – CRA Client Authorization Letters – July 2023
Ms. Krista Ross Chief Executive Officer Fredericton Chamber of Commerce kristar@frederictonchamber.ca Dear Ms. Ross: Thank you for your correspondence addressed to my predecessor, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, about your concerns with Canada Revenue Agency...
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, and a burgeoning job market, is an enticing destination for both Canadian and international...
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Accounting Director
Reports to: CEOStatus: Full Time (40 hrs. weekly) Committed to the philosophy of Habitat for Humanity, the incumbent will have excellent attention to detail, organized, and mission driven. You are able to work under tight deadlines and with minimum supervision. The...
Letter – MP Atwin – Parliamentary Secretary – September 2023
18 September 2023 Jenica Atwin, MP, Fredericton 154 Main St. Fredericton, NB E3A 1C8 Dear Jenica: Re: Congratulations! On behalf of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce board of directors and our 1,000+ member businesses and...
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 and what is a ‘social’ issue. It is increasingly clear that many of our current...
Pre-Hurricane Action Guide
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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, buffet dinner, open bar, and that one colleague, closing out the dance floor. While this...
Warehouse Supervisor
Elite Tire Fredericton is hiring! Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities: * Working as an individual and as a team member* Maintain the shop inventory in warehouse locations* Physical labour required; ability to move and lift inventory throughout the day.* Coordinate...
Episode 42 – Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
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Episode 41 – Balance Psychology Clinic
Catie Foley and Melissa Arseneau, Balance Psychology Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxo9ldHuCk4
Episode 40 – Bookkeepers vs. Accountants
Janet White, Janet White Accounting / Jill Stairs, Daye Kelly & Associates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W30HaMiMp-g
Joint Letter – Minister Freeland – EI Debt and Premium Increase – August 2023
29 August 2023 Hon. Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Finance Canada 90 Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 Via email: chrystia.freeland@parl.gc.ca Dear Minister Freeland, We are writing to you today to...
Marketing Specialist
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 environment....
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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? Steven Burns, Ian Donald, Tim Hawkins, Jeff Shaw and Andrew Jefferies founded Bulletproof in...
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 aired. The final episode turned the camera back on the chamber, featuring interviews with...
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. With a clear link between community health and economic vitality, healthcare is an issue that...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Awards Annual Scholarships – August 2023
18 August 2023—For immediate release FREDERICTON, NB—The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its annual post-secondary scholarship recipients for 2023: Isabella Quinn, Lila van Driel, and Charles Crowther. The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce awards...
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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 customer service and quality work. Prior to opening their business, Dana worked at Canadian...
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General Manager
Our client, Harvest Music Festival, is seeking a General Manager to join the team and lead the development and growth of New Brunswick's largest and most exciting music event. Fredericton comes alive for six days each September as over 400 world-class performers...
Installation Expert
✧ decorastone is a branch of Calgary Countertops, brought to Fredericton and the surrounding New Brunswick areas by Eric Rogers.✧ decorastone specializes in resurfacing kitchen and bathroom counters and tile to create the look of granite at an affordable price.Our...
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 main purpose of this annual event is working towards tackling one of the biggest concerns...
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 example, killings of women and girls involving males accused increased by 27% in 2022,...
Response: Minister Dunn: Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act – July 24, 2023
Joint Letter – CEBA Repayment Period – 24 July 2023
July 24, 2023 Sent via email. The Honourable Chrystia FreelandDeputy Prime MinisterMinister of FinanceMember of Parliament, University—Rosedale, OntarioDepartment of Finance Canada90 Elgin StreetOttawa, OntarioK1A 0G5 Subject: Industry Associations Call for More Time...
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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 currently have two lawyers: Ferne M. Ashford, K.C., who is the senior lawyer and business...
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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 insurance was next to impossible to obtain in rural New Brunswick. To protect their farms, four...
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 for the new federal process aimed at welcoming skilled immigrants and their efforts to...
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 stakeholders, including government officials and business leaders, recently convened in a...
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 and board member of the chamber. The meeting aimed to bridge the gap between the CRA and...
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 products or services, and increase profitability. By acquiring or merging with another...
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. In order to maximize business value and avoid common mistakes, it is important to...
Director of Research and Policy Review
The Community of Creative Citizens (CCC) is a non-profit organization who represents various geographies, ethnic backgrounds and genders in New Brunswick. Our vision is to promote the personal, civic and economic well-being of the citizens of New Brunswick. JOB...
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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 service provider has had proper training and follows rigorous health and safety protocols...
Letter – Minister Lebouthilier – CRA Client Authorization Letters – July 2023
18 July 2023 The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, P.C., M.P. Minister of National Revenue 7th Floor 555 Mackenzie Avenue Ottawa ON K1A 0L5 Via email: diane.lebouthillier@parl.gc.ca Dear Minister Lebouthillier: ...
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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Marketing Manager
Since 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 all over the world better manage microbial-based threats in industrial systems....