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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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
avenueNB
avenueNB (Background) Incorporated in April 2022, avenueNB Cooperative emerged as a trailblazing non-profit organization focused on enhancing employment opportunities for persons...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Fredericton Needs a New Performing Arts Centre – June 2023
Earlier this week, Fredericton City Council was presented with a revised cost estimate for a new performing arts centre in the city, which came in at $81.7M, including $10.6M for...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Immigration and Population Growth: We Need to do Better
This month I’m taking a closer look at our chamber’s third of five policy priorities for 2023: immigration and population growth. In previous years, we thought about population...
Advocate Printing
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...
UNB researcher using AI to make life better for people with amputations
Fredericton, N.B. – Cutting edge research supported by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF) is exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to make the daily...
Building Stronger and More Inclusive Teams through Leadership Capital
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...
Guest Post – Ian Peach: Building an Indigenous business community is good for everyone
Last week, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), a leading New Brunswick Indigenous organization dedicated to working with...
Krista Ross – Commentary – Policy Priority – Workforce Development
Earlier this year, I wrote about the Fredericton chamber’s over-arching policy priority – creating a competitive business environment. Ten years ago when we talked about that...
Guest Post: Arnold Chippin – Rent Control
There have been no shortage of individuals or “experts” commenting on the government’s decision to end the rent cap, however having sociology or political science degrees...
Protect Your Business from the Hazards of Mould
Moisture. Water seepage. Flooding damage. Warming temperatures. Humidity. Each of these can contribute to hazardous mould growth on your property as well as health risks to...
Commentary – Krista Ross – Indigenous Business Forum – March 2023
Earlier this week the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (“JEDI”) hosted our first Indigenous Business Forum at the Maqitahtimok Centre...
2nd Annual Atlantic Insights Report
Atlantic Organizations Remain Optimistic, But Not About the Economy Despite facing significant challenges, organizations anticipate some growth and improved prospects compared to...
Speedy Auto Service
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...
Commentary – Krista Ross – NB Budget – Healthcare, Housing and Human Resources – February 2023
Earlier this week, Finance Minister Ernie Steeves announced a projected surplus for the fiscal year of $862.6 million – a staggering number, especially for a province that posted...
Inclusive Leadership: Stronger Leaders = Stronger Teams = Stronger Results
From a pandemic to an everchanging economy, and the ongoing evolution of the workforce, adaptation, inclusion and resilience continues to be the key to economic growth for the...
The Advantage of Peer Advisory Groups
"None of us is smarter than all of us." ~ Kenneth H. Blanchard by Shahram Ghanbari As leaders (CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners), we cannot master every skill needed to run a...
A Proven Solution for Physician Recruitment
Local foundation aims to increase access to healthcare in New Brunswick It’s no secret… Recent medical staffing shortages have reduced patient access to healthcare. As more...
Winter Is Upon Us
Commentary: Krista Ross: Bill 27 – Paid Sick Leave
Earlier this week, the chambers of commerce in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John, with the support of the Atlantic chamber, jointly wrote to Minister Holder regarding Bill 27...
Purchase Plus Improvements
By Jillian Drummond, Mortgage Architects Imagine you’ve been looking at houses for a while and there is one you just can’t get off your mind, but there is something about it you...
Krista Ross: Policy Priorities for 2023
Each fall, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors discusses the biggest challenges, issues and barriers to growth for our members and the business community in...
Field Trip Health
Interview with David Muise, Field Trip Health Can you tell us a bit about your business and how it began? We are a Canadian company founded in Toronto in 2020. We currently have...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Focusing on your business’s tech capabilities now will set you up for a successful future
When it comes to IT, the lines that used to separate sectors like tech, financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, etc. are now permanently erased. The pace of global digitization in all sectors is fast and relentless and various levels of technology...
Chamber to Discontinue COVID-19 Rapid Test Distribution in Light of Recent Global News Reporting
Dear members,As a service to our members and the local business community during the pandemic, for the previous 2+ years, we had been distributing COVID rapid tests supplied by the provincial government. Although the active...
Response: Minister Miller: International Students Working Hours – December 2023
Membership Representative & Executive Assistant to CEO
Membership Services Representative and Executive Assistant to CEO – Association Management Company Position Overview:We are seeking a skilled individual to join our Association Management team, responsible for overseeing the accounts payable and receivable functions....
Joint Chambers Letter – CEBA Extension – 18 December 2023
18 December 2023 Hon. Chrystia Freeland Minister of Finance Deputy Prime Minister 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 Via email: chrystia.freeland@fin.gc.ca Dear Minister Freeland: Re: Employment Insurance...
MentorAbility Project Coordinator
JOB OVERVIEWavenueNB, in collaboration with The Canadian Association for SupportedEmployment (CASE), is looking for a new member of the project team who iscommitted to our shared goal of increasing employment equity for Canadianswho experience a disability. The...
Commentary – Morgan Peters – Our Hospital Should Get its Hybrid OR Without Delay – December 2023
At the end of October of this year, 12 physicians, all of them heads of their departments representing the majority of the medical staff in the Greater Fredericton Area, released to the media their views concerning the unfulfilled status of the expected Hybrid...
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Digital Marketing Coordinator Location: Fredericton or Bathurst, NB Expectation is that you will work from the office for optimal team collaboration.With the option of some work from home (to be discussed). Language requirements: French - Fluent, verbal &...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Encourages Provincial Government to Locate New Middle School per Established NBEX Site Development Plan – 14 December 2023
14 December 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Bill Hogan to encourage the provincial government to choose the New Brunswick...
Manager/Senior Manager
We are currently seeking a qualified Manager or Senior Manager to join our growing team at Spacek Armstrong & Norrad (“SAN”) in Fredericton.Our Firm currently consists of ten staff and two partners (seven of our twelve firm members hold CPA designations). We have...
Letter – Minister Fitch – Hybrid OR in Fredericton – 14 December 2023
14 December 2023 Hon. Bruce Fitch Minister of Health Province of New Brunswick HSBC PlaceP. O. Box 5100Fredericton, NBE3B 5G8 Dear Minister Fitch Re: Hybrid OR – Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital I am writing today due to the concerning situation regarding the future of...
Letter – Minister Hogan – New Fredericton Middle School – 14 December 2023
14 December 2023 Hon. Bill Hogan, Minister Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Place 2000 P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Re: New Middle School Location for Fredericton Dear Minister Hogan, On November 28th, 2023, the Government of New...
Letter: Minister Miller – re: International Student Working Hours Cap – 11 December 2023
December 11, 2023 The Honourable Marc Miller Minister of Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, CanadaK1A 0A6 Via email: marc.miller@parl.gc.ca Dear Minister Miller, The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce writes to you today to request you...
Letter – Coalition of NB Employers – Paid Sick Leave – 11 December 2023
December 11, 2023 Minister Arlene Dunn Chestnut ComplexP. O. Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: Arlene.Dunn@gnb.ca Dear Minister Dunn: RE: Bill 27 re: Amending the Employment Standards Act On behalf of The Coalition of New Brunswick Employers and our member...
Letter: Minister Dunn – re: Bill 27 – Paid Sick Days – 7 December 2023
7 December 2023 Minister Arlene Dunn Chestnut ComplexP. O. Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: Arlene.Dunn@gnb.ca Dear Minister Dunn Re: Bill 27 - An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act In December 2022, Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards...
Logistics Coordinator
Company OverviewSince 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...
Letter: Nancy Healey – International Students – November 2023
November 17, 2023 Nancy HealeyCommissioner for Employers 140 Place du Portage Gatineau, PQKIA 0J9 The Honourable Mark MillerMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaK1A 0A6 Dear Minister Miller, I request that you...
Unclaimed Property: What’s Your Business Obligation?
By Tanya Greer, Content Marketing Specialist, FCNB Any type of business could be holding unclaimed property. Yours might be one of them. Do you know your obligations under the law? Under the Unclaimed Property Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2022, you must...
Financial Controller: (Association Management Company)
Financial Controller - Association Management Company (Accounts Payable & Receivable)Position Overview:We are seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join our Association Management team, responsible for overseeing the accounts payable and receivable functions....
Response: Minister Steeves: Removal of Provincial Sales Tax on New Multi-Unit Residential Construction – November 2023
Fredericton Chamber Strategic Plan Update
Each month in Chamber Connections, we take a closer look at our organizational progress and activities regarding our strategic brand pillars – here is an overall review of the previous months. Influence & Impact: The chamber’s policy and advocacy committees...
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
With a brand-new terminal building and a track record as the fastest growing airport in the Maritimes over the past decade, the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) connects New Brunswickers with the world. Home to over 20 companies employing more than 300 New...
Colpitts Developments
Colpitts Developments started in 1996, when Shawn Colpitts and his father Wayne started building houses here in Fredericton. They started with a handful of houses each year and that has grown to 100+ units completed each year and a large portfolio of residential and...
Harassment in the Workplace: The Importance of a Clear Policy
Amber Chisholm, Associate DirectorPublic Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) Harassment in the Workplace: The Importance of a Clear Policy Did you know that your New Brunswick business must have a harassment policy that includes sexual...
Electrician – Fredericton, NB
DC Electrical is looking to hire a permanent full-time electrician to work out of our Fredericton, NB location. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and other devices and equipment....
Letter: Minister Steeves: Removal of Provincial Sales Tax on New Multi-Unit Resident Construction – October 2023
24 October 2023 Hon. Ernie Steeves Minister of Finance, Government of New Brunswick Chancery Place P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Via email: ernie.steeves@gnb.ca Re: Removal of Provincial Sales Tax on...
adjointe administrative/adjoint administratif
Poste à temps plein Aperçu du postePorte-parole provinciale de la profession médicale, la Société médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick (SMNB) exerce ses activités depuis Fredericton, d’où elle représente tous les médecins de la province et défend leurs intérêts. À titre de...
Administrative Assistant
Based in Fredericton the New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) is the voice of the medical profession in New Brunswick, providing province-wide representation and advocacy for all physicians. As the provincial division of the Canadian Medical Association, the NBMS...
Letter of Support – Bill S-244 – Creation of an EI Council – 24 October 2023
23 October 2023 Senator Ratna Omidvar, Chair Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology The Senate of Canada Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1A 0A4 Via email: Ratna.Omidvar@sen.parl.gc.ca Dear Senator Omidvar: ...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Receives National Advocacy Support for Policy Issues
24 October 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – Representatives of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce recently attended the 2023 Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting and conference, held this year in Calgary. Central to the conference are...
Krista Ross Commentary – October 2023 – Small Business’ Relationship with Communities and Governments
As we wind down Small Business Week 2023, I want to thank New Brunswickers for their continued support of our local retailers, restaurants and bars, service providers, and so much more. Your decision to choose a small business has a big impact, and is a direct...
Office Manager – Maternity Leave Replacement (1yr Contract)
About Chinova Bioworks:Chinova Bioworks is a Canadian company that addresses the growing consumer demand for healthy, natural, clean-label ingredients. Chinova has developed a natural preservative extracted from mushrooms for various food and beverage products that...
Inside Sales Representative
About the role:At Chinova, we are using the power of mushrooms to help improve quality, freshness, and shelf-life which ultimately leads to reducing food waste. As an Inside Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in driving our ambitious goals for customer...
Product Manager, BioTech
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....
Understanding Disability Inclusion Connections: Building Bridges/Breaking Down Barriers
Each year during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Ontario Disability Employment Network publishes a two-part article series targeted at the business audience. The series is always a major element of our annual NDEAM campaign. We offer the series to...
News Release: Fredericton Chamber CEO Announces Retirement; Successor Named – October 2023
16 October 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – FREDERICTON, NB – Fredericton Chamber of Commerce CEO Krista Ross has announced her retirement from the organization, effective 31 December 2023. Ross has served in that role since 2011 after a previous...
Fredericton Chamber CEO Receives National Award
12 October 2023 - For Immediate Release FREDERICTON, NB – Fredericton Chamber of Commerce CEO Krista Ross has been named to the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada’s (“CCEC”) Council of Excellence. The honour is awarded to a current or retired...
Fredericton Playhouse Inc. Launches the Encore! campaign
Fredericton Playhouse Inc. has launched its largest ever community campaign – the Encore! campaign for the new Performing Arts Centre. The Performing Arts Centre will be built on the corner of King and Regent Streets, with an anticipated opening date of late 2026....
News Release: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2023 Business Excellence Awards – 6 October 2023
6 October 2023 FREDERICTON, NB – The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards on October 5, 2023 at the Delta Fredericton, naming award recipients in eight categories. “The Business Excellence Awards is a highlight on...
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...
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...
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
Applications Scientist
Company Overview 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...