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Mission Statement
To contribute to a productive economic environment for business in Saint John.  To provide encouragement, assistance and guidance for established enterprises, or those aspiring to become established in business.

Strength in Numbers...

With more than 1,000 members, representing 600 small, medium, and large businesses and organizations and therefore, the interests of more than 30,000 citizens, the Board is a dynamic advocate and the principal voice for the business community of Greater Saint John. 

Benefits of a Board of Trade Membership Include...

Advocacy:

• A voice in the economic development of our community. Connect with other members to influence the economic development of our community.
• The Board of Trade takes a proactive approach to business development assistance by listening to members in order to find out what issues they face through channels like the Annual Membership Survey.
• The Board of Trade works with community partners to find solutions to ensure that your business continues to grow.
• The Board of Trade is well positioned to address the needs of our business community by leveraging its considerable influence at all levels of government.

Benefits and Savings:

• Group Health Insurance Plan (1-25 employees)
• Discounts on VISA/Mastercard merchant rates
• Special member rates to numerous events
• Certification of documents for export
• Membership investment is tax deductable

Join a Committee:

• Meet and network with other business people and impact the policy and advocacy decisions made at the Board of Trade. Click here to view a list of our Committees, Task Forces and Forums.

Marketing and Advertising:

• Our Currents magazine and Annual Membership Networking Directory are excellent ways to promote your business to the Board of Trade membership and beyond. Member firms receive 3 free listings in the Directory. 
• Through our website! Every member is automatically listed on the Board of Trade's online directory with a FREE website link along with Google maps. Members are able to update their website listing and include their logo, company profile, and bios of key reps.
• Receive twenty 30 second radio commercials on CHSJ Country 94.1FM and 97.3 The Wave.
• Consider sponsorship of one of the Board of Trade's events to provide your business with positive recognition.

Networking:

• The Board of Trade provides excellent networking opportunities for you to build relationships with other members to grow your business. Our monthly mixers are FREE to attend.
• Attend business events and be visible in your local business community. Have others get to know you by face and name. It is easier for you to be introduced to other valuable business contacts when you are present.
• B2B Connections
• Referrals-we always encourage members to do business with members first!

Seminars and Workshops:

• Take advantage of the various high qualtiy education and training sessions available through the Board of Trade to help you and your business develop.
• Lunch 'N' Learns
• Business Tool Boxes

Through the Board of Trade's membership with the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce, you can also take advantage of these great benefits:

• 3 Cents per litre of fuel discount off the listed price at Esso branded service stations
• One-year subscription to Progress Magazine
• 10% off Ceridian's Powerpay Suite software
• 15% discount on payroll services through ACPC

An investment in the Board of Trade is an investment in the future of your business and your community!   

For more information, please contact

Jennifer Tupper
Marketing & Sales Officer
506-634-4159
jtupper@sjboardoftrade.com