April 11, 2008 - Long Awaited Health Plan Falls Short
The Provincial Health Plan announced on April 1st has already received feedback from various groups in the community. Today, the Saint John Board of Trade added its voice to the changes outlined in the Plan. “We are pleased with some of the changes, in particular the savings and efficiencie... Read More
March 17, 2008 - The Saint John Board of Trade is Excited to Welcome BP to our Community
The Saint John Board of Trade welcomes the announcement that Irving Oil Limited will work together with BP on the next phase of engineering, design, and feasibility for the proposed Eider Rock refinery in Saint John. “This is exciting news as it is a crucial next step in the further d... Read More
March 13, 2008 - Change to Health Care System Unsettling says Saint John Board of Trade
The Saint John Board of Trade has reservations regarding some of the transformational changes announced earlier this week by the Minister of Health... Read More
March 6, 2008 - North of Union project an excellent opportunity, should lead to creation of urban plan-says Saint John Board of Trade
The Saint John Board of Trade sees the development of the North side of Union Street as a tremendous opportunity for positive growth in our community. The Board is encouraged by the ongoing community consultation... Read More
February 6, 2008 - SAINT JOHN BOARD OF TRADE PLEASED WITH THE TRAUMA DESIGNATIONS APPROVED FOR THE PROVINCE'S HOSPITALS
SAINT JOHN, NB: The Saint John Board of Trade congratulates the Provincial Government and Health Minister Michael Murphy on today's announcement that eighteen hospitals have been assigned a designated trauma level as part of the province's integrated trauma system.
"This is great news for... Read More
February 1, 2008 - Saint John Board of Trade pleased with Premier Graham's announcement that Community Colleges will run independently and UNBSJ will remain as a univers
SAINT JOHN, NB: The Saint John Board of Trade is very pleased with Premier Graham's announcement last evening at the State of the Province dinner, that UNBSJ will remain as a university and will become a "Centre of Excellence" for applied courses in the province. The Board is also pleased to see tha... Read More
December 18, 2007 - New Courthouse can be anchor to responsible future development says Saint John Board of Trade
The Saint John Board of Trade is pleased with today's announcement by the Provincial Government to construct a new courthouse in Saint John on the site of the old YMCA-YWCA building. This new courthouse along with the City of Saint John's plans for a new police facility, parking garage, pe... Read More
November 30, 2007 - Saint John Board of Trade Retail Forum encourages Saint John consumers to consider the Hidden Costs to Cross Border Shopping
SAINT JOHN, NB – Members of the Saint John Board of Trade’s Retail Forum are asking consumers in Saint John to think carefully about the issue of cross-border shopping. The recent value of the Canadian dollar has led to a large increase in shopping trips across the border. The Retail Forum recogn... Read More
November 28, 2007 - Outstanding Business Achievemnet Awards Recipients Announced
The Saint John Board of Trade has announced the recipients of its 2007 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. At its 23rd awards dinner, Maritime Rescue and Medical Inc. was honoured with the award for Emerging Enterprise, and Canadian Cable Systems Alliance Inc. accepted the Entrepreneurial Achie... Read More
October 18, 2007 - Saint John Board of Trade encouraged by Minister Doherty's Statement
The Saint John Board of Trade is pleased with the Minister of Post-Secondary Education Ed Doherty’s statement yesterday that there will always be a university in Saint John. “We are encouraged by this statement from Minister Doherty, and are confident the provincial government will continu... Read More
October 4, 2007 - "SAINT JOHN MUST HAVE OUR UNIVERSITY" SAYS SAINT JOHN BOARD OF TRADE
Since mid-September, the recommendations from the Commission on Post-Secondary Education have been the number one water cooler discussion item in Saint John. For the last three weeks, the Saint John Board of Trade has focused on gathering information and vigilantly reviewing and debating the cont... Read More
June 25, 2007 - Saint John Board of Trade’s "Top 3" Transportation Priorities addressed by PM’s Transportation Announcement
SAINT JOHN, NB: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced work is beginning on six highway projects across New Brunswick. These are part of the $207 million in federal funding set aside over the next ten years to cost-share with the province to improve National Highway System routes.
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