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...

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.

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 of Commerce has launched registrations for their Women in Business Summit: Empowering an Inclusive Recovery. The one-day event...

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

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...

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

By Krista Ross, CEO, Chamber of Commerce

In January 2019, as a response to a slew of media stories about business closing in downtown Fredericton, I wrote about how it’s normal to lose few businesses during that time period.

By Morgan Peters, Policy Manager, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

In the fall, the Government of New Brunswick conducted its bi-annual review of minimum wage in the province. Currently, minimum wage is adjusted annually on April 1 based on the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest five cents.

by Bob Chisholm, President, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

Today we continue to battle with COVID-19 and its effect on the global economy economy.

by Krista Ross, CEO, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

By the time you read this message, our election will have taken place and your chamber will be busy working with our newly elected officials in the province’s 60th legislature – ensuring that they are aware of the business issues and concerns and the economic impacts of policy decisions,

by Morgan Peters, Policy Manager, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

We wrote to Minister Responsible for Service New Brunswick, Sherry Wilson to request that New Brunswick joins the federal-provincial open digital business registration services, “Canada’s Business Registries” that was officially launched on June 29, 2020.

Spurr Creative Inc.  #403 – 50 Boyne Court  Fredericton, NB E3B 0S5  Tel: (506) 262-0533  Email: chet@spurrcreative.com  Main Contact: Chet...

by heather Ibbetson, Intern, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

The recent challenges presented by COVID-19 have forced many businesses and organizations to think outside the box when it comes to clients and customer service.

by Heather Ibbetson, Intern, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

Few could have anticipated the widespread effects that COVID-19 would have on businesses across the country.

by Dana MacDonald, Intern, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

Known for their woodfired pizzas, RustioCo has been providing downtown Fredericton with flavorful Mediterranean inspired dishes and ice-cold local brews since 2018.

by Dana MacDonald, Intern, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

First opening their Regent Street location in 2016, MoCo offers Italian food made lovingly from scratch and their latest venture.

by Dana MacDonald, Intern, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

Roticana is a unique company, not only in their approach to production, but in their emphasis on coffee as part of a social landscape.

by Dana MacDonald, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

Resilience isn’t about getting to the end of the struggle as quickly as possible, because sometimes this simply can’t be done.

By Dana MacDonald  While the demand for brick-and-mortar dining may have declined during the pandemic, many local restaurants have evolved by offering takeout and...

By the Fegusson Foundation

When domestic or intimate partner violence (DIPV) enters the workplace, everyone feels the negative consequences. By taking action through policies, practices, public education and good corporate citizenship, your workplace will be modeling values that show concern and respect for the individual.

By Maria Cordova  There is no doubt the pandemic was a tough thing to endure for most businesses. However, through hardship sometimes comes innovation and new...

By Ori Cordido, Business Development Manager  Example of building’s monthly energy use vs solar generation  Like many other Fredericton businesses, our team had to make...

by Laurie Guthrie, EcD, BIS, City of Fredericton

It is an understatement to say that local businesses have been deeply affected by the pandemic, so it’s more important than ever to continue to #SupportFredLocal.

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...

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...

Can you tell me a bit about how your business began? Speedy Auto Service, formerly Speedy Muffler King first opened a corporate store in Fredericton in 1974. In 2006 my wife and I were looking for an opportunity to open our own automotive repair facility and saw the...

Interview with NB Lung Can you tell me a little bit about how and why your organization began?  One of New Brunswick’s oldest charities, NB Lung was founded in 1933 in response to the tuberculosis pandemic as a provincial chapter of the Canadian Lung Association. In...