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June 09 Volume 6 No. 2Currents is published 4 times a year for members ofthe Saint John Board of Trade and Greater Saint Johnsbusiness 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
EXECUTIVE
Kathryn Craig, ChairpersonFundy Linen Service Inc.
J. Michael Murphy, 1st Vice-ChairBMO Bank of Montreal
John Warrington, 2nd Vice-ChairLorneville Mechanical
Marilyn Singh, SecretaryVision Coaching
Deanna Graves, TreasurerMoosehead Breweries Limited
Dr. Michael Barry, Immediate Past ChairSaint John Medical Society
Patrick Sohy, Member-at-largeAvant-Garde Construction and Management Inc.
Mike Walton, Member-at-largeLantic Sugar Limited
DIRECTORS
Sheikh Bahauddin, Bank of Nova Scotia
Larry Hachey, Hachey4Capital Inc.
Kevin Hocquard, Jacques Whitford Stantec Limited
John Johnson, University of New Brunswick - SaintJohn
Kelli Lester, Irving Oil Limited
Andy Lodge, Barry Spalding
Chris MacDonald, J.D. Irving Limited
Eric Poirier, Aliant
Donna Robichaud, Grant Thornton LLP
Claire Ryan, Fusion
Al Soppitt, Saint John Port Authority
Gerry Verner, Altus Technology Associates
STAFF
Imelda Gilman, President
Carole Cunningham, Office & Events Coordinator
Michelle MacDonald, Administrative Assistant
Erinor Jacob, Policy & Research Officer
Jennifer Tupper, Marketing & Sales Officer
CONTACT
Please 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: [email protected]
Visit our website at www.sjboardoftrade.com
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Saint John Board of Trade
Chairs Message
It is my honour to serve as the Chair
of the Saint John Board of Trade during
its 190th year! This year is already shaping
up to be an exciting one!
On May 6th I was inducted as the Chair
of our organization at the Annual
Luncheon. This year we had memorabilia
on display, which was complemented by
a 20-page insert in the Telegraph Journal.Photos of the meeting and luncheon are
on page 3.
At the meeting and luncheon, I had the
opportunity to outline this years Key
Priorities. The major priorities we will be
focusing on for the 2009-2010 year are:
the Energy Hub, through improved air
service; Workforce Expansion, through
the creation of centres of excellence at
UNBSJ and NBCC-SJ; Infrastructure
Development, with a sustainable water
treatment system; and Transportation with
the Twinning of Route 7. All of these
priorities and the long-term priorities of
the Board, like Sustainability, are
explained in detail in the Key Priorities
2009-2010
document that is
located on the
Advocacy
page of our website.Of course, our success over the past
190 years would not be possible without
a very special group of members, our
volunteers! These are members who give
their time and expertise to the betterment
of our organization and community.
Enclosed in this issue is the Thank You
Volunteers insert. If you are interested
in volunteering on one of the Boards
Committees, Task Forces, or Forums, I
encourage you to call the Board office.
This year we will be focusing onworking together and strengthening our
relationships with the local area Chambers
of Commerce and stakeholders to promote
our Key Priorities. The four major
priorities that we are focusing on affect
the region as a whole, not just Saint John.
Together we are stronger!
I hope you enjoy this issue of Currents
on Green Development. This is an issue
that is close to my heart as Fundy Linen
has taken steps to reduce its carbon
footprint and become a sustainableorganization. There are some excellent
tips on how businesses and individuals
can become sustainable to be found in
these pages and on our website! As a
member of the Sustainability Network,
the Board of Trade has included some
information on sustainability and a Tool
Kit for businesses on its website under
the Advocacy menu!
Kathryn Craig swearing in with Mayor Court
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Godbout (2007-2008).
Dr. Barry was thanked for his time and
dedication to the Board of Trade over the
past year, and given a Josh Beutelcaricature. And our new Chairperson,
Kathryn Craig was sworn in by his
Worship, Mayor Ivan Court.
On Wednesday, May 6,
2009 the Saint John Board
of Trade held its AnnualGeneral Meeting at the
Delta Brunswick Hotel.
During the AGM the new
Board of Directors was elected, members
of the Board who reached significant
milestones were recognized, and our
student interns thanked.
The luncheon that followed the meeting
was an opportunity to showcase the 190th
Anniversary of the Board of Trade.
Memorabilia was displayed around the
room and members had the opportunityto browse through photos and scrapbooks
going back to the 50s and 60s. Some
members were even able to find old photos
of their parents when they were involved
in the Board of
Trade!
Past Chairswho were able
to join in the
190th
celebrations were John Brown (1971-
1972), David Case (1974-1975), Malcolm
Somerville (1975-1976), David Barry
(1989-1990), Peter LeBlanc (1992-1993),
Stephen MacMackin (1993-1994), Tom
Creamer (1996-1997), Tom Gribbons
(1997-1998), Linda Forestell (1998-1999),
Gerald OBrien (2000-2001), Bill
MacMackin (2001-2002), Dianna Barton(2002-2003), Tony Gogan (2004-2005),
Bob Manning (2006-2007), Nathalie
Saint John Board of Trade
Annual General Meeting 2009
190th Anniversary
Recognition of Past Chairs of the Boardof Trade at the luncheon
Board of Directors2009-2010
25 year members,Loch Lomond Villa, NBInstitute of Chartered
Accountants, andJunior Achievement of
Southwestern NB
A few of the Past Chairs of theBoard of Trade that attended the AGM
Student Interns 2008-2009Jeffrey Scammell and Amanda Sadleir
Dr. Barry receiving caricature fromImelda Gilman
AGM 2009
50 year members, Labatt Breweries NewBrunswick and Acadia Broadcasting
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Green Development
Energy consumption generates greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and can
account for a significant business expense.
Businesses can decrease their consumption
and lessen their impact on the
environment, with more energy conscious
practices.
There are many opportunities for
building owners and commercial tenants
to save energy and reduce costs, which
may include implementing best practices
and opting for energy efficient equipment.
Reducing energy consumption shouldbegin by looking at energy conservation
(using energy only when needed) and
continue by exploring energy efficiency
(using energy efficiently). The key to
successful energy-reducing initiatives and
achieving sustainable results is to involve
all members of the organization in
implementing a culture of energy
conservation and energy efficiency.
Being able to better manage energy
consumption (and taking steps to reduce
it) requires a good understanding of theenergy that is used at your workplace. At
Efficiency New Brunswick (the
government agency which promotes
energy efficiency in the province) you
often hear the phrase you cant manage
what you cant measure.
Look closely at your power bills and
seek more information from your energy
utility to gain a better understanding of
when and where you are using the most
energy. Once you understand your energy
use you can first look for ways to minimize
waste through behavioural changes and
then explore how to optimize efficiency,
perhaps by investing in more energy
efficient equipment or systems.
Efficiency NB
has developed a
checklist for
businesses interested in decreasing theirenergy use and improving energy
efficiency. It explores potential savings
through best practices and energy efficient
equipment in four areas: Equipment &
Electronics; Lighting; Building Envelope
and Heating & Cooling; and Water Use.
The Checklist is available free at
www.efficiencynb.ca/tipsforbusiness .
For building owners who want to further
explore energy efficiency there are
incentive programs to help businesses
identify and implement energy efficiency
Energy Eff iciency
for Businesses
measures into their buildings. EfficiencyNB has programs for building retrofits,
new commercial construction, or high
performance lighting. Learn how to access
these programs by visiting
www.efficiencynb.ca or call
1-866-643-8833.
Article provided by Efficiency NB.
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Green Development
Most of us have got it. We are good atrecycling and were proud of it. At home,
we set aside our paper, cardboard, metal
and plastics. Food waste is scraped into
the little green bucket and rolled to the
curb. Only a fraction of the waste we
produce ends up in a garbage bag. But
why do we stop once we get to work?
Businesses account for two-thirds of the
waste entering Crane Mountain Landfill,
and according to Statistics Canada
businesses divert only 18 percent of the
waste they produce.Just like at home, recycling and
composting at work makes us feel good.
Studies show that implementing a waste
diversion program in the office boosts
employee morale, lowers your
environmental footprint, improves your
public image and saves money.
Most offices have incorporated paper
recycling at work. But did you know that
one of the single largest streams of waste
is organic material even in offices.
Organic waste buried in a landfill willproduce methane gas, a greenhouse gas
21 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
By composting this material no methane
is produced.
Offices generate between 25-35%
organic waste. Food waste, paper towel,
coffee grounds and filters make up a
surprising amount. Composting this waste
can help your bottom line: Garbage
arriving at the landfill is charged
$108/tonne; compost is only $35/tonne.
Getting Started:
Bring together a team of individuals
from different departments and areas
in your office. Make sure you consult
someone from the cleaning staff their
support is essential to making this a
success.
Contact your waste hauler to set upcompost collection; each of the local
haulers has a collection program for
businesses.
Set up centralized containers for paper,
cardboard, compost, refundable
beverage containers & garbage.
Paper remains the number one item
in garbage; ensure employees have
easy access to paper recycling
containers. Consider removing
individual garbage cans from desks
and replace it with a paper recyclingcontainer.
Greening Your
Office
Contact the Fundy Region SolidWaste Commission at 738-1212. We
can help you get started on your waste
reduction project. We supply posters,
lists of acceptable materials and
guidance.
Setting up a waste diversion program
takes a little bit of work, but once it is in
place, your company will enjoy the many
benefits.
For more information about composting
and recycling visit FundyRecycles.com
Article provided by Fundy Region Solid Waste
Commission.
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Sustainability
Sustainability is most commonly defined
as meeting the needs of the present
generation without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their
needs. But what does this mean from theperspective of the business community
and why does it matter? In the simplest
terms, sustainability is about making the
right choices. We make choices everyday
about how we work, where we live, how
we travel, what businesses we support and
what products and services we buy. Each
choice - large or small - affects our family
and friends, our business or employer, our
culture and our environment. Sustainability
means thinking about the long-term impact
of todays choices on not only the
environment and our community but on
future generations as well.
Growing a sustainable business is about
more than simply saving money and
protecting the environment through
efficient use of resources and energy. It is
about becoming a leader and contributing
to the community. It is about engaging
employees to leverage their knowledge
and enthusiasm. It is about communicating
success stories to employees, stakeholdersand customers. Research has shown that
businesses with a proven commitment to
sustainability have an important
competitive advantage when it comes to
attracting and retaining high quality
employees. Additionally, green products
and services are increasingly important to
consumers, some of whom are willing to
pay a premium for environmentally
friendly products. Sustainability can be a
powerful business strategy to differentiate
your business from the competition.Fortunately, our region has already
begun to take action; in businesses,
governments, schools and households,
there are many examples of people in our
community taking steps towards
sustainability.
Broad-based
community
support for
sustainability is emerging through recent
initiatives such as Vision 2015, the
Province of New Brunswicks Roundtable
on Sustainable Communities, Benefits
Blueprint and the City of Saint JohnsIntegrated Community Sustainability Plan.
The latest step is the formation of
Sustainable Saint John, a regional
network led by the City of Saint John
Environment Committee, with support
from the New Brunswick Environmental
Trust Fund and the Saint John Board of
Trade. The network will focus on bringing
together members of the business
community interested in making their
business greener and pursuing
sustainability initiatives throughout our
region.
Becoming a member of Sustainable
Saint John can help your business meet
its sustainability goals. As a member of
A Determinant for Business Success
the network, you will have access to
resources and advice to help develop a
sustainable action plan for your business
Using our Sustainability Toolkit, you can
review your current business practices,identify actions that will make your
business greener and monitor your
progress. The Toolkit is currently available
on the Board of Trades website. In
addition, youll be able to connect with
other members through network events
and publications to share your success
stories, learn about new approaches and
help guide others towards becoming more
sustainable. Together, we can help each
other make sustainable choices.
If you would like more information or
are interested in becoming a member of
Sustainable Saint John, please contact
Holly McMackin at [email protected]
or (506) 633-5000.
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For more information and to
download the Business Tool Kit
visit www.sjboardoftrade.com/
bot/3340/Sustainabl-Saint-John.If you are interested in becoming
a member of Sustainable Saint
John, please contact Holly
McMackin at
(506) 633-5000.
Sustainability
Many of the Saint John Board of Trades
members have already taken steps tobecome sustainable businesses and
organizations. Currently, the following
members are members of Sustainable Saint
John.
Core Group Members:
Ambiance Day Spa
Brunswick Pipeline
Coast Tire & Auto Service Ltd.
Cox & Palmer
Dillon Consulting Limited
Fundy Linen Service Inc
Harbour Station
MT&L Public Relations
Owens MacFadyen Group Inc.
Rothesay Netherwood School
Saint John City Market
T4G Limited
TriStar Mercedes-Benz
Tutoring Club
Resource Members/Partners:
Atlantic Coastal Action Program
Atlantica Centre for Energy
City of Saint John
Department of Energy
Efficiency NB
Fundy Regional Solid Waste
Saint John Board of Trade
Members Sustainability
Spotlight
One of the goals of the Saint John
Board of Trade is to present qualitytraining and professional
development opportunities for its
members throughout the year.
The Business Toolbox Workshopseries features:
lively and informative presentations
discussions on a wide variety of
topics
focus on the how-tos of business
If you have an idea for a topic that
would benefit your business or are
interested in presenting on a topic
please contact us!
For further information on the Workshops
or on other special Board of Trade events,
contact Carole Cunningham, Events &
Office Coordinator at (506) 634-4153 or
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The Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative
Saint John, is in the midst of
unprecedented economic growth,including the associated industrial,
commercial, residential and municipal
infrastructure that is required to support
it. However, the transformations that
accompany these developments must be
balanced with strategic environmental
(and social) developments to ensure our
region fosters truly sustainable growth.
In recent years, ACAP Saint John has
focused on merging the priorities of a
diverse array of stakeholders into a single
flagship project that would provide adefinitive example of what sustainable
development could mean for our region.
Specifically, ACAP gleaned key directives
from the Citys Vision 2015 process,
Benefits Blueprint, and the provinces
Self-Sufficiency Agenda and Sustainable
Communities Roundtable, and applied
them to information obtained from
ongoing stakeholder engagement to
identify common needs in our region.
The ability to meet these needs in a grand
fashion was ultimately envisioned in 2007when the funding announcement for
Harbour Cleanup coincided with an
opportunity to assist a major developer
in identifying environmental
compensation projects. The undeniable
central component of Saint Johns
environmental, economic and cultural
future had to be Marsh Creek.
So how could Marsh Creek - a name
which echoes the worst of Saint Johns
image - be transformed from one of
eastern Canadas most disgusting and
degraded ecosystems, into an example of
a fully functional and integrated urban
watercourse? The answer lies within the
Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative
[MCRI]. The MCRI proposes to enhance
the existing natural benefits of this urban
watercourse with the functionality of a
multi-use (i.e. walking & cycling) active
transportation trail system. Specifically,
the MCRI proposes to expand the size of
existing wetlands, interconnect them with
the trail system and enhance them with
interpretative panels, gazebos,landscaping, etc. to provide the maximum
number and variety of benefits to the
greater Saint John community. These
benefits would include: reduced frequency
and intensity of flooding, environmental
and historical educational opportunities,
recreational and ecotourism potential,
increased property values, improved
environmental integrity of this
watercourse, inter-linked parks and green
spaces, environmental compensation
projects for future economicdevelopments, and significant
improvements in our City image.
Government regulators, developers,
cycling enthusiast, planners, and those
who have grown up near the creek have
collectively embraced the potential for
this project to improve our lives. The
A definitive Sustainable Development
for Southern New Brunswick
diverse array of support for this concept
underscores its inherent value as asustainable development, encompassing
economic, social and environmental
benefits. It improves our environment,
provides social, recreational and cultural
benefits, and is largely funded by
developers seeking mandatory
environmental compensation projects. In
essence, by focusing our collective efforts
and recognizing the true worth of our
regions resources - both human and natural
- we can incorporate this type of
cooperation as an integral part of doingbusiness, and in the process transform
Saint Johns image from regrettable to
revolutionary.
By: Tim Vickers and Graeme Stewart-Robertson,
ACAP Saint John. Tim Vickers is the Executive
Director of ACAP Saint John; Graeme Stewart-
Robertson is the Project Coordinator for the Marsh
Creek Restoration Initiative.
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This year theAnnual Tri-
City Mixer, co-
hosted by the
Saint John
Board of Trade,
Fredericton and
Moncton
Chambers of
Commerce, took place
at the Saint John Trade and Convention
Centre on April 8, 2009. The sold out
event gave members of each Chamber theopportunity to display their products and
Luncheon with Don Mills, Presidentand CEO of Corporate ResearchAssociates, March 11, 2009
Breakfast with the Honourable Jack
Keir, Minister of Energy, March 24,2009
Networking Mixers hosted by:March-School District 8April- Family Resource CentreMay- Fusion
Recent Events
Tri-City Mixer
services, andexpand their
networks to the
other two major
cities in our
province. The
Honourable Keith
Ashfield, Minister
Responsible for
ACOA spoke to
participants.
Thank you to our Tri-City Sponsors:
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Tell Your Staff!available, your companys
membership is inclusive. Encourage
your employees to partake in one ofour Committees, Task Forces or
Forums to increase your companys
profile and networking among other
Board of Trade members.
For more information on the
benefits or volunteering opportunities
contact Erinor Jacob, Policy &
Research Officer at (506) 634-4158
Do your employees know that your
business or organization is a Board
of Trade member?As the Board of Trades benefits
and opportunities grow, there is
significant advantage to employers
in letting all personnel know that they
are eligible for Board of Trade
benefits. From attending Board of
Trade events, to participation on one
of our Committees, and the benefits
and savings programs that are
Be a Board of Trade Volunteer!The Saint John Board of Trade
thrives on the energy of its members.
By working with a committee, task
force, or member forum, you have
direct input to the policies that affect
how the Board of Trade serves its
members, what positions it puts
forward to government, and how it
serves the community. Committee
involvement also allows members to
meet other Board of Trade members
working in the same industry circle
or with coinciding interests. Your
Board of Trade membership opens
the door to opportunity, a chance to
make a difference.
Other RecentEvents
Saint John Board of Trade staf f, Jennifer Tupperand Erinor Jacob, participated on Team 6 in the2009 Marsh Creek Cleanup; an annual eventcoordinated by ACAP
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Member Profile
Its no surprise that Saint John Transitis environmentally friendly. After all, every
seat filled represents one less vehicle
adding to our overall greenhouse gas
emissions.
Its not just the service we offer thats
green, says Frank McCarey, General
Manager of Saint John Transit. Our
commitment to the environment, and to
operating a sustainable service for our
customers, is woven into all aspects of
our business.
Saint John Transit has recentlycelebrated the success of their new Comex
service - express routes serving
Quispamsis, Grand Bay-Westfield and
Hampton. The service achieved its four-
year ridership goal in just 12 months.
We are thrilled with Comex, saysChristopher Titus, Chair of the Saint John
Transit Commission. The communities
served have all embraced it, and have since
signed on for a five-year commitment.
Plans are now in the works to expand the
service.
Titus also says they have completed
outfitting all Transit buses with front-
mounted bike racks, and have instituted
a policy that requires all new buses to be
low-emission vehicles.
Were always looking for ways to takea green approach, from promoting ride-
sharing programs to selecting a sustainable
design philosophy for our new building,
he says.
The new Transit facility, scheduled to
Saint John Transit
open in September, is being designed toLeadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) standards - an
architectural benchmark used all over the
world. The building is being planned from
the ground up with sustainability in mind
- everything from water efficiency to
energy and resource consumption to site
selection and indoor air quality will be
taken into consideration and accounted
for in the final plans.
Were really looking forward to moving
into the new building, says McCarey.Its going to be an example of sustainable
architecture we can all take pride in, and
it meshes nicely with our green approach
to doing business.
Article provided by Saint John Transit.
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2009 Saint John Board of Trade
GOLF CLASSIC & MIXERAugust 20 - 1pm Shotgun - Rockwood Park Golf Course
Register now for a fun filled day of mixing fun & business!
New this Year! An old fashioned BBQ Chicken dinner provided
by the Saint John Ys Men Club at the newly renovated LilyLake Pavilion.
Register Today!Members - $150 + HST
Future Members - $175 +HSTEmail: [email protected]
MAKING ITHAPPEN FOR
BUSINESSJoin today and add your voicein the economic development
of our community!
Joining the Saint John Board of Trade provides members with opportunities to grow
themselves, their business and their community! For more information on joining, contactJennifer Tupper, Marketing & Sales Officer at 634-4159, by email at [email protected] visit our website, www.sjboardoftrade.com!
2009 Outstanding Business Achievement AwardsCALL FOR NOMINATIONS
We need your input! The Saint John Board of Trade invites you to help us identify those entrepreneurs and businesses inGreater Saint John whose efforts and achievements merit consideration for the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards.Finalist and winners will be honoured at a special gala Award dinner in November 2009.
Nominees will be contacted to ask if they will accept nomination and complete a questionnaire. Members of an independentJudging Panel will review and evaluate the information provided and select finalists and winners in each category.
Performance and achievement will be judged based on a number of factors, including: Export growth Employee Relations
Employment Growth Community Relations
Innovation Sales Growth
Marketing Entrepreneurship
Management Excellence Other Achievements
Deadline to Nominate is Friday September 11th, 2009.Just email the name of the firm you wish to nominate, their address, phone number,
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