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Chair’s Message

March ‘11 • Volume 8 No. 1Currents is published 4 times a year for members ofthe Saint John Board of Trade and Greater Saint John’sbusiness community. Average circulation is 5,000 perissue including distribution to all Board of Trademembers and to all business addresses in GreaterSaint John. Opinions expressed in this publicationare not necessarily the view of the Saint John Boardof Trade. Suggestions and comments are welcome.The Board of Trade cannot be held responsiblefor any errors or omissions that may occur in thispublication. Currents reserves the right to editany material submitted.

SAINT JOHN BOARD OF TRADE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVEJ. Michael Murphy, ChairpersonBMO Bank of MontrealJohn Warrington, 1st Vice-ChairLorneville Mechanical Contractors Ltd.Patrick Sohy, 2nd Vice-ChairAvant-Garde Construction and Management Inc.Marilyn Orr, SecretaryVision CoachingDeanna Graves-Brown, TreasurerMoosehead Breweries LimitedKathryn Craig, Immediate Past ChairFacilicorp NB, Fundy LinenMike Walton, Member-at-largeLantic Inc.Larry Hachey, Member-at-largeBlue Chip Leasing Atlantic

DIRECTORSChristine Fagan, Worksafe NBKevin Hocquard, Stantec Consulting Ltd.Kelli Lester, Irving Oil Operations GPAndy Lodge, Barry SpaldingChris MacDonald, J.D. Irving LimitedMatthew McKenna, Grant ThorntonDr. Chris O’Brien, Saint John Medical SocietyEric Poirier, Bell AliantClaire Ryan, FusionDr. Ruth Shaw, University of New Brunswick - SaintJohnAl Soppitt, Saint John Port AuthorityGerry Verner, Brunswick News

STAFFImelda Gilman, PresidentCarole Cunningham, Office & Events CoordinatorMichelle MacDonald, Administrative AssistantErinor Jacob, Policy & Research OfficerKelly Cotter, Marketing & Sales Officer

CONTACTPlease address editorial enquiries to:Saint John Board of TradePO Box 6037, 40 King St.Saint John, NB E2L 4R5Tel: (506) 634-8111 Fax: (506) 632-2008E-mail: igilman@sjboardoftrade.comVisit our website at www.sjboardoftrade.com

PRODUCTIONEditor: Imelda GilmanAdvertising Sales: Kelly Cotter (506) 634-4159 or emailkcotter@sjboardoftrade.comGraphic Design & Production: Morrison MarketingPrinting: TranscontinentalMail Preparation: United Catena Training CentreMailed under Canada Post Publications MailSales Agreement No. 40010390

“You and I do no favour to the worldin withholding our creativity” - RobinSharma

I, along with many other members hadthe opportunity to learn how to be aneffective and engaging leader from worldrenowned leadership expert and authorMr. Sharma at our breakfast event lastOctober. One of the notions that wasreinforced to me during this event, is thatleaders come in all shapes, sizes, and ages.

This issue of “Currents” is dedicated toour leaders of tomorrow. The youngleaders highlighted in this issue are just afew of the many talented young men andwomen in our community who are notwithholding their creativity. Each of themexemplifies many of the leadership skillsRobin Sharma talked about and espousesin his writing.

Several of the young leaders profiledare also past recipients of the Saint JohnBoard of Trade’s Young EntrepreneurAward. This Award is given to a youngindividual, under 30 years old who is theowner/manager of a business, and whohas proficiency as a risk taker, enthusiastic,motivated, creative, original, dedicated,innovative, visionary, and is growthoriented.

To nominate someone you feel deservesto be recognized for our 2011 OutstandingBusiness Achievement Awards, Iencourage you to see our insert in thisissue or visit our website. Remember: It’snever too early to nominate a deservingbusiness or individual!

The Saint John Board of Trade has ahistory of engaging tomorrow’s leadersthrough several programs including ourstudent intern program in partnership withNBCC Saint John, UNBSJ andCompuCollege (now Eastern TradesCollege). This program introducesstudents to our committee environmentand gives them the opportunity to meetand interact with members of the businesscommunity while they are completingtheir studies. In addition, we have a specialmembership rate for students who areinterested in getting involved with theBoard.

This past year we held our firstUnlimited Possibilities Luncheon toprovide Grade 9 students with theinformation on choosing their futurecareers paths. We are presently planningour second luncheon for the Fall, as wellas a workshop for parents on the Plan toAchieve Career Excellence in cooperationwith School Districts 6 and 8.

Another great awards ceremony thatrecognizes our future leaders andentrepreneurs is the Junior AchievementFutures Unlimited Banquet that will beheld on April 5th at the Saint John Tradeand Convention Centre. Each year theSaint John Board of Trade sponsors theCompany of the Year Award.

We have many groups in Saint Johnand the surrounding area that foster youngleaders including Junior Achievement,YMCA-YWCA, FUSION, EnterpriseSaint John, and 21 Inc. I encourage all ofour members to help foster our leaders oftomorrow and encourage their creativityfor they will address the issues oftomorrow and develop the economy oftomorrow.

J. Michael Murphy, Chair of the Saint JohnBoard of Trade

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It was back in November of 2002 whenEnterprise Saint John partnered withACOA, the Provincial Department of PostSecondary Education and Labour and theCommunity Economic Development Fundto begin a youth entrepreneurship programcalled Emerging Entrepreneurs. Theprogram’s mandate was to help out ourlocal young business owners and increasethe number of young entrepreneurs whostart businesses in the area.

At the time, Enterprise Saint John wasonly aware of a handful of young businessowners. The list consisted of less than 20people. It was clear that the first order ofbusiness for the newly establishedEmerging Entrepreneurs Program was toseek out Saint John’s young businessowners to determine how to best helpthem out. The hours of investigation andresearch paid off and we now proudlyboast a database of more than 300 youngentrepreneurs. Their feedback has helpedus develop a program designed to fulfilltheir needs which has included a monthlylunch seminar series, workshops, productand service focus groups, business plancounseling, networking events and thecreation of social media groups to promotea strong local entrepreneurial culture. Thestrength of our local young entrepreneurialculture is evident on our Emerging

Entrepreneurs face book page which has331 followers.

The 2nd task at hand was to get moreof our youth to look at running their ownbusiness as a viable career alternative.We started doing presentations to highschools, UNB and NBCC letting themknow about the entrepreneurialopportunities available in the community.In addition however, it seemed thatnothing would inspire a love forentrepreneurship like hands-on experienceso we developed a series of business plancompetitions and vendor markets to giveyoung people the opportunity to try selling

their products. Additional programminghas included initiatives for Young Artistsin Business and a pilot program that assistsinternational students to run their ownbusiness while they go through theimmigration process.

The program has reached well over11,000 individuals over the years butwe’re always on the hunt for moreprospective young business owners. Tofind out more about the program - checkout our website as www.eesj.ca. All ofour services are free and confidential.

Article submitted by Michele Lodge, EnterpriseSaint John

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Enterprise Saint John’sEmerging Entrepreneurs ProgramGrowing Young Entrepreneurs for the Past Decade

Our latest crop of young entrepreneurs…….. Sarah Jones, Mitchell McGrath, Gilllian Goldie, JamesChen, Kiera Fraser, Jacques Desjardins, Jon Williams, Andy He

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Saint John has made some prettyimpressive progress in the category of selfreinvention these last six years. We’veseen development of nearly every kindpermanently change our skyline, ouroutlook on the future, and the way we livelife here in this diverse little city on theeast coast. For two-and-a-quarter centuriesthe denizens of these hills and valleys bythe sea have accomplished great things,but in the humble opinion of FUSIONSaint John, 2011 is one of the best timesyet to call Saint John home.

The past six years are of particularinterest because it was in 2004 that anetworking group for active Saint Johnersfirst began, and since then FUSION hasbrought dozens of like-minded individualstogether. The relationships and projectsthat have followed suit are evidenced

throughout our central peninsula, thewest and east sides, our north end and intosurrounding communities; FUSION hashelped shape the Saint John we knowtoday, and there are plans afoot to ensurethis encouraging momentum is sustained.

It is with Saint John’s future in mindthat FUSION is carrying out its mostrecent survey, designed to help pen thepriorities and pathway the group will striveto follow in the years that come. With somuch encouraging history energizing oureveryday, it is with the greatest enthusiasmthat FUSION charts the way for retainingand regaining the younger demographic.

Because that is what it comes down to;nourishing the numbers of young peoplewho live, work, play and learn in SaintJohn. We have great places to work andthe city needs more. We have great

restaurants and shopping, and the cityneeds more. Let’s add more recreationalopportunities, improve infrastructure, andreduce poverty, too. These are some ofways Saint John can be a more attractiveplace to put down roots, or return and re-root, and FUSION can help make ithappen.

Through the strength of our forward-thinking group of Saint Johners, FUSIONcontinues to grow this city and spurreinvention for the present, for the future,and for all who call this place home.

FUSION is always open to new ideason how to make this place everything weknow it can be. To find out more, andprovide your input please visitwww.FUSIONsj.com.

Article submitted by Claire Ryan, FUSION

FUSIONSeven years in and planning for the future

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Profiles | Leaders of Tomorrow

Profile: Kiera Fraser is a business womanby trade, but fashion lover at heart. Luckily,she was able to combine the two to create JeSuis Prest Boutique which opened its doorson April 1, 2009 in Brunswick Square. Je SuisPrest Boutique is a trendy clothing storecatering to all women who love fashion.Kiera’s got a true passion for unique andindividual style, sourcing original items ofclothes from all over the world. With two yearsunder her belt, she’s starting to understand the

retail market, and how wonderful Saint Johnis for local independent business.

Where do you see yourself in thefuture? Her plans for the future includeexpanding her current business but also fillingin a few other gaps in the Saint John market.She’s working on big plans to help put SaintJohn on the map as a destination for greatshopping throughout the Maritimes. Kiera Fraser

Je Suis Prest Boutique

Americas. An adventurer at heart, Gregpassionately pursues every project and worksaround the clock to ensure that no detail ismissed and no adventure lost. He is a memberof the Order of the Wallace McCain Institute,is a graduate of the prestigious National ScreenInstitute and the North American MediaExecutive Leadership Program. Greg and hiscompany Hemmings House Pictures have wonmany international awards. He is backed bya multi-skilled team of professionals - a familywith a shared community vision and spirit ofenthusiastic collectivity. Greg Hemmings isthe CEO and founder of Hemmings HousePictures.

Where do you see yourself in thefuture? New Brunswick is my home andmy passion. Although my life plan is wide

open to the adventures and opportunities thatthe world has awaiting, I will always buildour media company based from Saint John.Hemmings House is quickly becoming thepremium choice in Atlantic Canada forcommercial, corporate, web media productionand photography. We will also be growing ourinternational television and documentaryproduction. Healthy profit is not my onlymotivator to see Hemmings House succeed,I am shaping the company to become a "givingmachine" to give back to our community. Iam living my dream of  being part of a teamthat makes a living by telling great stories,and is able to inspire and promote positivechange. I have a five year business plan thatsees Hemmings House growing to a level thatcan help take care of and invest in ourcommunity and be an icon of joy and positivecommunication!

Greg HemmingsHemmings House Pictures

Profile: Part entrepreneur/partfilmmaker - Greg’s award winningproduction experience has taken himall over the globe: directing andproducing work in Asia, Europe, theCaribbean, the Arctic and all of the

Profile: Sarah Craig is a native of Saint Johnwho graduated from Mount Allison Universityin 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Uponcompletion of her undergraduate degree, shecompleted her MBA at UNBSJ. Sarah becameactively involved in the networkingorganization; FUSION Saint John. She joinedthe board of directors in 2007 and becameinvolved with the ambassador committee. In2008 Sarah completed her MBA and obtaineda position with Enterprise Saint John as aWorkforce Development Officer. During hertime with the Enterprise Agency, Sarah ranthe first ever Skills Work! for young womenwanting to explore non-traditional careeropportunities. Over 100 young women and

forty mentors from the Saint John areaparticipated. She completed a labour marketstudy of the top 50 employers in the regionand their anticipated hiring needs. In 2010Sarah became chair of FUSION Saint Johnand accepted her current position with UNBSJas the Faculty of Business EmploymentCoordinator. In her role Sarah is focused onpreparing students for their job search as wellas assisting employers in the recruitment ofUNBSJ students.

Where do you see yourself in thefuture? Sarah isn’t sure what her futureholds but knows she wants to continue to bein a field which is aligned with her personal

Sarah CraigUniversity of NewBrunswick, Saint John

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"spreads the love" throughout the NewBrunswick business community with his trueaffection for everything to do with the web.A former pro hockey player, Chris is a true"non-techie" that proves that anyone can maketheir business rock on the web. Chris'sunconventional style, combined with hisbusiness acumen and foresight to use socialmedia tools like Twitter, Facebook, andYouTube to reach an untapped audience hasgarnered the attention of many people overthe last 10 years.

Where do you see yourself in thefuture? One thing for sure, is he will continueto follow his passion. What will that be in thefuture? He is not sure, but he will continue toenjoy what he is doing, and will continue to

focus not so much on the numbers and goals.Chris feels, if you focus on the goals, you’llmiss the wonderful time you could be havingright now. Every interaction with family,friends, customers, partners etc. is anopportunity to engage, to share, to help, toimprove lives. He will continue to focus onthat, and is quite confident the numbers willcome. He tries not to predict the future and isshocked that he is where he is now, and couldnever have predicted that. He also tries not tohave expectations or hopes for what peoplemight be doing, because even if the futureturns out to be an amazing place, he’d bedisappointed if his hopes didn’t come true. Sohe tries to focus on doing things he loves now,to lead a simple but happy life now. Let’s seewhat happens!

Chris NadeauEvolving Solutions

Profile: A 38-year-old husband,father and self-trained web and socialmedia "dude". As Chief Love Officer(CLO) at Evolving Solutions, Chris

Profiles | Leaders of Tomorrow

Profile: Scott Walton founded Enovex in2009 with the aspirations of taking a coal plantcarbon capture system from idea to market.He has attracted initial investment throughprivate and governmental sources. He hascultivated vital partnerships with manyindustrial firms and attracted involvementfrom some of the world’s leading scientists inair separation. The bench scale prototypes arebeing built now and a pilot scale test locationhas been secured for a larger scaledemonstration later this year.Scott serves as a Director for the WorldPetroleum Council Youth Board, the Propel

Energy Committee, and the Fusion Saint JohnBoard where he co-chairs the Urban Planning& Development Committee. He was selectedas one of the 21 leaders for New Brunswick(21 Inc) and was chosen as one of AtlanticCanada’s top 50 leaders under 35 (ELS).

Where do you see yourself in thefuture? His dream is to build a sustainablecompany that improves the world one cleanenergy technology at a time. He plans to keepthe company headquartered here in NewBrunswick and hopes that it will create severallong term careers.

Scott WaltonEnovex

established several very successful businesses inboth uptown Saint John & Fredericton NB. Shehas founded 5 businesses and is currently presidentof both Element5 Spa in Saint John & Stylin’Mama, Baby & Tot located in both Saint John &Fredericton. Jenny saw opportunities in her ownlife experiences and followed through to achieveher dream. Jenny’s passion and drive have led herto win numerous nominations and awards, includingthe BDC Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006,the Saint John Board of Trade Young Entrepreneurin 2008, multiple Ernst & Young nominations aswell as being a graduate of the Wallace McCainInstitutes Entrepreneur Leadership Program. Jennyis just as passionate about her family and her 3children (ages 5, 4 and 2) as they are the inspirationbehind Stylin’ Mama, Baby & Tot.

Where do you see yourself in thefuture? It is hard for me to imagine whereI will be in the future, as I love to keep myselfbusy and I love the thrill of opening a newbusiness.  I love to work, and find I am abetter mom when I am busy with work - Ihave a good work-life balance (or so I think!). I love to be challenged and I will go inwhichever direction my life leads me.  I dotend to open businesses based on personalexperiences.  I became a Registered MassageTherapist and opened a Spa, I becameinterested in Yoga, and opened a Yoga studio,I had a baby and opened a Maternity & BabyBoutique - I see gaps & opportunities andtry to fill the need in my Province.

Jenny ScottElement5 Day Spa &Stylin’ Mama, Baby and Tot

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Post-secondary education is aninvestment in our leaders of tomorrow. InJanuary, the Saint John Board of Tradehosted Marilyn Luscombe, the first everPresident and CEO of the New BrunswickCommunity College, and welcomed herto our business community. During theluncheon Ms. Luscombe referenced theimportance of having strong ties betweenbusiness and our post-secondaryinstitutions. These ties are crucial toensuring our future and the developmentof our leaders of tomorrow.

An example of these ties is thesignificant milestone investment achievedthis past February with the largest giftever given by BMO in Atlantic Canadato UNB. On February 8, BMO FinancialGroup made a $1.75 million investment

It’s been a whirlwind year for 21 Inc.In case you haven’t heard, 21 Inc. aims

to develop and inspire New Brunswick'snew and emerging young leaders.  Weprovide young people in their 20s and 30sfrom all sectors with the tools, networks,and confidence to become effective 21stCentury leaders. 

Our slogan: “A Vision. A Voice. AChange.” means we believe our mosttalented and ambitious young people canstay and live empowered, fulfilling livesright here in Atlantic Canada. Togetherwith established leaders we are forging adynamic community, and building aculture of innovation, learning andopportunity.

In 2010 that community grew at itsfastest pace ever since the 21 Leadersmovement was born in 2005. Our flagshipprogram, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century,graduated its third cohort in the spring.The Saint John area's representationincludes Eric Savoie, Janet Thompson-Price, Scott Walton and Christina Taylor.

We also organized our second IdeasFestival, partnering with one of Canada’s

leading think tanks, the Public PolicyForum, to offer a unique mega-meeting-of-the-minds in St. Andrews. Among themore than 40 speakers were Bill McEwan,President and CEO of Sobeys; RogerJackson, CEO of Own The Podium 2010;Joey Adler, CEO of Diesel and Founderof OneXOne; David Eaves, OpenGovernment Activist; Jean Guy Finn,Commission of Local Government; NickOddson, Head of Global R&D forOpenTEXT; and Monique Collette,advisor to the Privy Council of Canada.

Participants told us important contactswere made, projects were started, andcontracts were secured, along withcountless intangible benefits from bringingsome of our nation’s best and mostambitious thinkers and doers together.

“It was truly a privilege to breathe yourair last week, to make the connectionsand be inspired by ideas that are alreadybeginning to take root for me,” wrote oneIdeas Festee who left on an obvious highnote.

Attached to the Festival was our first

regional leadership experience, theEmerging Leaders Summit. The top 50applicants from a pool of 407 nomineesaround Atlantic Canada were chosen forthis enriched experience, which focusedon learning and applying transformationalleadership to their careers.

As we look to 2011 and beyond, we’reencouraged by Premier Alward’scomments in his State of the ProvinceAddress. Alward dubbed 21 Inc. “anincredible opportunity to build leadershipin New Brunswick.”

We agree.In 2011, the organization will reload,

developing activities that will reinforceour mission and strengthen ourcommunity. We’re consolidating gainsand laying a foundation for sustainability,as we build leaders and entrepreneurswho will contribute to the future of SaintJohn, the province, the region, and theworld.

Article submitted by Nathan White - Freelancewriter and communications professional, 21 Inc.board member, 21 Leaders alumni (2008)

to UNB. This money, $250,000 of whichwill be used to fund the BMO FinancialGroup Smart Classroom at the UniversityCommons on the Saint John Campus,represents the single largest gift receivedby UNB from a corporate donor.

As UNB continues its 225th year ofinvesting in our Leaders of Tomorrow, itsgoal is clear:

To be the best teaching and learninginstitution in Canada, balancing andintegrating excellence in education andresearch.

The Saint John Board of Trade willcontinue to foster the strategic partnershipsbetween business and our post-secondaryinstitutions to help develop our Leadersof Tomorrow.

Investing in our Leaders of Tomorrow

21 Inc.

To help achieve UNB’s goal ofbecoming the best teaching andlearning institution in Canada,balancing and integrating excellencein education and research, they haveunveiled their strategic plan whichincludes 5 supporting goals.

Goal One: an exceptional andtransformative student experience

Goal Two: leadership in discovery,innovation and entrepreneurship

Goal Three: financial resilience andresponsibility

Goal Four: building a betteruniversity

Goal Five: building a better province

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Red Triangle GalaBuilding our Community

This year marks the 21st anniversaryof the YM-YWCA’s Red Triangle Awards.The Red Triangle is awarded as a specialrecognition for long and meritoriousservice, outstanding contributions andachievement in the community. TheLeader to Watch award recognizes anindividual that is a role model for otheryoung adults in our community. Fundsraised at the Award Gala support the YStrong Kids Campaign.

The Leader to Watch Award recipient,Taryn O’Neill, is a member of UNBSJ’sstudent government and has organizedmultiple fund-raising events on campusfor local and international organizations,is a peer mentor for first year university

students and volunteers in a number ofcapacities in the community.

The Red Triangle Award recipient, DaleKnox, has led numerous volunteerinitiatives and serves our community asa respected businessman that generouslyshares his talent, time and treasure. Daleis a past recipient of the Leader to WatchAward and is a tireless promoter andsupporter of the Saint John Y.

They will receive their awards at theRed Triangle Award Gala on April 6 atthe Saint John Trade and ConventionCentre.

For more information please contact634-4937 or e-mail:e.macdonald@saintjohny.com.

• Provincial Pre-BudgetSubmission - the Saint JohnBoard of Trade has met withand made a submission toHonourable Blaine Higgs,Minister of Finance during hispre-budget consultations. Toview a copy of the submission,visit the Board of Trade’swebsite under Advocacy.

• Municipal Plan - the Boardof Trade made a submissionon the New Direction forGrowth presented at theDecember PlanSJ OpenHouse. A copy is available onour website.

• Red Tape ReductionRoundtable - the Saint JohnBoard of Trade participated inthe Federal Red TapeReduction Roundtable held onFebruary 11, 2011 with theHonourable Rob Moore,Minister of State (SmallBusiness and Tourism)focusing on reducing red tapein Canada’s federal regulatorysystem.

• New Brunswick EnergyCommission - at the time ofprinting, the Saint John Boardof Trade was preparing apresentation to give to theEnergy Commission onFebruary 17, 2011 outliningthe Board’s position regardinglong term Energy policy inNew Brunswick and SaintJohn.

PolicyUpdate

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MarchMarch 22 - Business Tool Box -Project ManagementMarch 24 - Business NetworkingMixer - Hosted by Key Industries

AprilApril 5 - Tri-City Mixer - Hostedby the Fredericton Chamber ofCommerce, Saint John Board ofTrade, and Moncton Chamber ofCommerceApril 12 - Business Tool BoxApril 28 - Luncheon with NBAssociation of Consulting Engineers

MayMay 4 - 192nd Annual Meeting andLuncheonMay 12 - Business NetworkingMixer - Hosted by Hampton Inn &Suites

For more information on upcomingevents visitwww.sjboardoftrade.com.

Upcoming Events

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Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement (JA) is aninternational non-profit organization whosemission is to inspire and educate our youthto value free enterprise, understand businessand economics, and develop entrepreneurialand leadership skills.

Twenty-six years ago, with the help ofMr. K. C. Irving and Roland Frazee, ofIrving and RBC respectively, JuniorAchievement was introduced into SaintJohn, New Brunswick. Both men believedthat this organization could be of benefitto the youth of Saint John; serving to notonly inspire and educate our youth aboutbusiness, but cultivate and continue theentrepreneurial and business ideals theyboth set forth for their companies. JuniorAchievement provides practical businesseducation to our youth. 

As a result of the sponsorship programsand fundraising activities, in 2009-2010our programs reached over 3,000 students

in the greater Saint John area (121 In-School Programs) and over 15,000students provincially, providing them witha valuable experience as a foundation fortheir career choices.

This year we will be deliveringprograms to schools in Charlotte County,Sussex, Grand Bay-Westfield, Hampton,Rothesay, Quispamsis and greater SaintJohn.

Our programs have been successful incontributing to a better understanding ofthe role that free enterprise plays in oureconomy as well as instilling in our youtha sense of pride in themselves and in theircommunity. It is our objective to graduatestudents who appreciate the role ofbusiness in a healthy economy andrecognize the importance of their futurecontributions to that economy.

All Junior Achievement programs aredelivered in the classroom setting by

trained business volunteers who not onlydeliver the JA program, but also sharetheir own personal stories and commitmentto the youth of New Brunswick. It is ourhope that Junior Achievement Programshelp develop young students intocontributing citizens in our community,while instilling in them a sense of prideand self-worth!

Every April Junior Achievementcelebrates the success of our High SchoolCompany Program. This year we havefour companies (two in Saint John, onein KV and one in Hampton) competingfor awards at our Futures UnlimitedBanquet, which is set for April 5th at theHilton Saint John Trade and ConventionCentre.

More information on JuniorAchievement programs can be found onour websitehttp://www.janewbrunswick.org/index.cfm

Saint John Board of Trade members havethe opportunity to participate in and benefitfrom our Member-to-Member BenefitProgram. This program offers yourorganization the opportunity to offerdiscounts and/or special incentives to fellowChamber members and their employees andto encourage Business-to-Businessrelationships within the Saint John Boardof Trade Membership. We want theMember-to-Member Benefit Program to bethe first place members look when in needof professional products and/or services. Intoday’s economy, we recognize thatmembers will benefit from cost effective

ways toadditionallyoffsetmembership,includingleveraging

the benefits and discounts offered by fellowBoard of Trade members.

All special offers, discounts, benefits andincentives are listed on our website, on theMember-to-Member Benefit Program page,located under the Member Centre. Allmembers (and all full time employees withinthose organizations) are issued a Member-to-Member Benefit Program Card whenthey renew their annual membership. Simplypresent your card at any of the participatingorganizations and you receive the benefit!

If you would like to submit a special offer,discount, incentive, or benefit to be includedin our Member to Member Benefit CardProgram or for more information, pleasecontact Kelly Cotter, Marketing & SalesOfficer, at (506) 634-4159 orkcotter@sjboardoftrade.com or visitwww.sjboardoftrade.com. 

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Maximize Your Saint JohnBoard of Trade Membership

...Get Connected!Website Advertising - available exclusively to Saint John Board of Trade members!Web advertising is now available on the Board of Trade website. Featured prominently onthe right hand side of our home page, and linked to your website or a PDF of your choice,web ads are a great way to reach your target market. Reserve 3 consecutive months of avertical stack ad in 2011 and receive the 4th month for free…Value of $150!

Online Member Directory - Visit www.sjboardoftrade.com/botMembers/Members are currently listed in the online Member Directory, as they are in the NetworkingDirectory, as part of their Saint John Board of Trade membership.Members can also enhance their online Member Directory listing for FREE! Members havethe opportunity to add their logo, a company profile, additional contacts, employee bios,pertinent photos, and even have the opportunity to post customer reviews!

For more information on advertisingopportunities or to discuss other ways tomaximize your membership with the Saint JohnBoard of Trade, please contact Kelly Cotter,Sales & Marketing Officer at (506) 634-4159or by email at kcotter@sjboardoftrade.com

NEW Preferred Rate Programbeing offered by TD MerchantServices to Saint John Board ofTrade members!

Merchant Credit Card Discount

Save money on low merchantdiscount rates, equipment rentals,and waived set-up fees for VISA(transaction costs as low as 1.59%),MasterCard (transaction costs aslow as 1.64%) and Interac ($0.069per transaction) through TDMerchant Services.

For more information and to apply,contact Brigitte Doiron by phoneat 1-877-897-7585, or by email atBrigitte.Doiron@td.com

Exciting MembershipBenef it Update!!!

Membership Referral ProgramIntroduce members of the Saint Johnbusiness community to the benefits of amembership to the Saint John Board ofTrade!

Simply contact Kelly Cotter, Marketing &Sales Officer at 506-634-4159 orkcotter@sjboardoftrade.com with thebusiness and contact name that you have

been speaking with.  When they become amember of the Saint John Board of Trade,you will receive a token of our appreciationfor your referral!

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