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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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):...
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...
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...
Communications Officer
The New Brunswick Nurses Union (NBNU), representing unionized nursing in New Brunswick, invites applications for the position of Communications Officer. This position requires a seasoned bilingual, enthusiastic, well-organized, and highly motivated individual who...
Experienced Crack Filler
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...
Experienced Carpenters
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...
News Release: UNB Student Union And Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Sign Partnership
29 August 2022 For Immediate Release Fredericton, NB — The University of New Brunswick Student Union (“UNBSU”) and the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce (“FCC”) have signed a 2-year renewable strategic partnership with the purpose of expanding professional...
Job Coach
Job Coaches are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of programs/work, related to the client(s) they are assigned to support. Job Coaches are to enhance life and employment skills that enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate...
Customer Service Representative (Teller)
Do you enjoy developing relationships and working with great people? Do you want to work Monday to Friday and have your evenings and weekends to do what YOU want to do? Or, maybe you know someone who is looking to get into the Financial Services Industry AND you think...
Response: Minister Fitch – Medicare Delays for Newcomers – 23 August 2022
Dear Ms. Preston: This is in response to your email about long wait time for Medicare coverage for newcomers to New Brunswick. I can appreciate the frustration felt by newcomers to the province in having to wait to receive a Medicare card, especially if they need...
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 for 8 years. When Monty passed on in 2013, I knew if I wanted to keep serving in the...
Joint Letter: ANBL Craft Alcohol Producers Advisory Committee
August 25, 2022 Hon. Ernie Steeves Minister of Finance and the Treasury Board Chancery Place P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Re: ANBL Craft Alcohol Producers Advisory Committee Dear Minister Steeves, We are encouraged by Alcohol New Brunswick Liquor’s (ANBL)...
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 in recent weeks and months have underscored that easy and efficient access to primary...
Construction Estimator/Project Manager
Would you like to work in a small business environment where everyday presents a new challenge? Do you have a construction background and the ability to manage multiple projects at once? Are you detail oriented and do you understand the importance of customer...
Residential Draftsperson & Designer
Maple Leaf Homes, located in Fredericton NB, is a major manufacturer of Residential Housing and Industrial-Commercial Accommodation in Canada and the New England States. With over 30 years experience in manufacturing residential housing and Industrial-Commercial...
Construction Labourer
Maple Leaf Homes is currently looking to fill various FULL TIME permanent positions for Construction Labourers in various departments. The successful candidate could be working in positions such as assembly, framing, drywall, painting, crackfill, roofing, siding, etc....
Red Seal Carpenter – Production
Maple Leaf Homes – located in Fredericton, NB is a major manufacturer in Modular Housing to Atlantic Canada, the New England States and Central Canada. With over 30 years of experience in manufactured housing, we are able to offer the homeowner the advantages of...
Experience Carpenters
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...
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 equipment being sent for sale/scrap (as there was no real e-waste recycling at the time)....
Marketing & Communications Manager
Forest NB (the New Brunswick Forest Products Association Inc.) is a non-profit organization representing and advocating for forest product manufacturers in New Brunswick since 1957. Our mission is to be the voice of the forest sector and we are seeking a Marketing...
Bilingual Administrative Services Assistant with NBREA
About Us The New Brunswick Real Estate Association (NBREA) is a provincial association of REALTORS® working together to strengthen and promote standards of professionalism. The NBREA represents over 1250 agents, salespeople, and affiliate members throughout the...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber Welcomes David Shipley as 2024-25 President
25 July 2024 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB - At a time when information technology and cybersecurity have never been more important for businesses of all sizes, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share the appointment of one...