On Thursday, April 28, 2011 Dr. Eddy Campbell, President of the University of New Brunswick spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Saint John Board of Trade and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies New Brunswick.
To view a copy of the speech Dr. Campbell gave at the joint luncheon , titled "Building a Smart(er) New Brunswick," click here.*
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Canadian Chamber of Commerce 2011 Election Grid
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has prepared an election platform document which takes a look at the policies of the four main political parties with respect to the Canadian Chamber's Game Plan released earlier this month.This grid is now available for use leading up to the election on May 2nd.
All parties made commitments on many of the priorities outlined in the Canadian Chamber’s platform. These include reducing and/or eliminating the federal deficit; managing government spending; taxation; the Canada-U.S. border; SMEs; energy and the environment; improving the workforce participation of seniors and Aboriginal Canadians; transportation infrastructure; and copyright reform.
Do their platforms agree with us on all issues? No. We continue to be struck by the positions of some of the parties that one has to choose between businesses and families. As you know, our view is just the contrary. Canadians’ prosperity and quality of life - including the social programs we hold dear - depend upon the ability of our businesses to be competitive at home and internationally. It’s important that Canada’s businesses have the necessary tools to spur economic growth.
This grid will updated to reflect any new policy announcements by the political parties until May 2.
All parties made commitments on many of the priorities outlined in the Canadian Chamber’s platform. These include reducing and/or eliminating the federal deficit; managing government spending; taxation; the Canada-U.S. border; SMEs; energy and the environment; improving the workforce participation of seniors and Aboriginal Canadians; transportation infrastructure; and copyright reform.
Do their platforms agree with us on all issues? No. We continue to be struck by the positions of some of the parties that one has to choose between businesses and families. As you know, our view is just the contrary. Canadians’ prosperity and quality of life - including the social programs we hold dear - depend upon the ability of our businesses to be competitive at home and internationally. It’s important that Canada’s businesses have the necessary tools to spur economic growth.
This grid will updated to reflect any new policy announcements by the political parties until May 2.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Invest NB seeking board members
Invest NB is looking for candidates for its future board of directors. The announcement was made today in the legislative assembly by Premier David Alward.
"Business is on the move in New Brunswick," Alward said. "Opportunities for success are everywhere, in every sector, in every part of the province. To achieve our full potential, a new direction for economic development is coming."
Invest NB, a new Crown corporation, will be guided by a private sector board of directors intended to provide a fresh, strategic approach to creating jobs and attracting investment in the province.
Recruitment for board members will begin Saturday, April 16. Positions will be posted on the Agencies, Boards and Commissions website as well as in all four daily newspapers.
"We will be looking for innovative, forward-thinking business leaders capable of sound decision-making to be part of the new board," Alward said.
Board members will help Invest NB focus on four mandates:
● aggressively promoting New Brunswick as an attractive location for investment;
● identifying and pursuing opportunities for strategic and commercially viable investment in New Brunswick;
● negotiating and providing financial assistance when required and as appropriate to secure such investments; and
● prudently managing portfolios of investments.
The provincial government will introduce legislation this spring to enable Invest NB to fulfil its mandate to shape the future of business in New Brunswick. The agency is expected to be open this summer.
LINK:
● Agencies, Boards and Commissions: www.gnb.ca/abc
Click here to view the original news release.
"Business is on the move in New Brunswick," Alward said. "Opportunities for success are everywhere, in every sector, in every part of the province. To achieve our full potential, a new direction for economic development is coming."
Invest NB, a new Crown corporation, will be guided by a private sector board of directors intended to provide a fresh, strategic approach to creating jobs and attracting investment in the province.
Recruitment for board members will begin Saturday, April 16. Positions will be posted on the Agencies, Boards and Commissions website as well as in all four daily newspapers.
"We will be looking for innovative, forward-thinking business leaders capable of sound decision-making to be part of the new board," Alward said.
Board members will help Invest NB focus on four mandates:
● aggressively promoting New Brunswick as an attractive location for investment;
● identifying and pursuing opportunities for strategic and commercially viable investment in New Brunswick;
● negotiating and providing financial assistance when required and as appropriate to secure such investments; and
● prudently managing portfolios of investments.
The provincial government will introduce legislation this spring to enable Invest NB to fulfil its mandate to shape the future of business in New Brunswick. The agency is expected to be open this summer.
LINK:
● Agencies, Boards and Commissions: www.gnb.ca/abc
Click here to view the original news release.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Government of Canada releases Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
On March 23, 2011 the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State for the Atlantic Gateway and the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy. The strategy, along with investments in specific projects in Atlantic Canada, will help the region unlock its potential. To obtain a copy of the report click here.
Disney Cruise Line to visit Port of Saint John in 2012
Disney Cruise Line will visit the Port of Saint John with its vessel Disney Magic on nine occasions in 2012. The announcement was made by Disney Cruise Line today in New York after a series of sales calls conducted in March by the Saint John Port Authority, the Department of Tourism and Parks and the destination marketing organization in Saint John. "Our provincial cruise business is growing year after year, and we are proud that such a well-known line has added the Port of Saint John to their visitor list," said Tourism and Parks Minister Trevor Holder. "While in Miami a few weeks ago, we met with some of the largest cruise lines in the world to solicit new business and to seek additional business from existing customers." Click here to view the full news release.
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