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Geocaching to Commemorate the March of New Brunswick’s 104th Regiment

In February and March 1813, New Brunswick’s 104th Regiment of Foot marched up the St. John River to Upper Canada in support of the military efforts underway as part of the War of 1812. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of this March, the Friends of New Brunswick 104th will be placing a series of geocaches along the route of this historic March. Geocaches will also be installed at locations of outposts and military installations occupied by the 104th Regiment. These containers will be installed over the next several months, and will be activated during the 200th Anniversary activities in each community, currently being organized under the leadership of the St. John River Society.

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting activity that is fast growing in popularity. Participants use a handheld GPS device or a Smartphone application to navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find a hidden container at that location. It is a great family activity that requires minimum investment. It can be done anytime of the year and in groups or individually. It is also an emerging tourism and vacation activity. In Fredericton alone, there are over 300 Geocachers!

“With my military background and my passion for Geocaching, it was a natural fit to have folks follow the path of their ancestors and go to places they were in the winter of 1813”, said Randall Haslett, Friends of New Brunswick’s 104th. “When I discovered that there was a series in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland to honour Captain John Smith, I just knew we had to do this one. The Geocoin that we have available is amazing.”

The plan is to install special containers that replicate the backpacks worn by soldiers of the 104th Regiment . The Friends of New Brunswick 104th will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the caches. Liaison has been made with the St. John River Society, the Fredericton Region Museum, as well as other individuals with expert knowledge of the event for historical data and authenticity of locations.

As is common practice with this kind of series, a special limited edition of 200 Geocoins will be offered as incentive to visit these sites. These Geocoins are treasured memorabilia by Geocachers will certainly keep them. Other recipients may choose to register them using a special unique tracking code and then watch vicariously as the Geocoin travels around the world from cache to cache.

It is anticipated that this series will draw visitors from all around to visit these sites, and, by doing so, relive an important military event in the history of New Brunswick.

“New Brunswick’s story of the 104th Regiment was one of tremendous historical significance and we are happy to see the various ways members of the community are engaging in remembering and celebrating this great event 200 years later,” said Brian Macdonald, Legislative Secretary to the Premier responsible for intergovernmental affairs and military affairs and Chair of the Provincial War of 1812 Commemorative Committee.

Funding for this project has been secured with the support of the New Brunswick Museum in partnership with New Brunswick 1812 Commemoration Project and the St. John River Society.

For more information: Randall Haslett, Friends of New Brunswick’s 104th , 506-458-9930; and Molly Demma, St. John River Society, 506-450-8709

New access road to promote trade, export at Saint John port being built

A new access road is being built off Route 1 near the Saint John Harbour Bridge to accommodate over-sized loads using the Port of Saint John.

"The new road will help to promote trade and economic development opportunities for the port and the province as a whole," said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams. "I am pleased we have been able to partner with the Saint John Port Authority in bringing this initiative forward."

Construction of the 60-metre-long (200 feet) is road underway with completion expected by the end of December.

The work also includes the relocation of nearby infrastructure such as lighting, signage, storm sewer and the removal of median barrier sections.

When complete, eastbound over-sized loads will have smooth access directly to and from the port. Westbound over-sized loads currently reach the port by changing direction at the Lorneville Interchange.

Discussions about improving access to the Port of Saint John began with the recent reconfiguration of the Saint John Harbour Bridge and the removal of toll booths.

"We are fortunate to have an excellent relationship with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure," said Jim Quinn, president and chief executive officer of the Saint John Port Authority. "When we made the department aware of the logistical concerns our stakeholders had in moving over-sized loads through the new configuration at the Harbour Bridge, it was quick to come to the table with solutions that are now being put in place."

The transfer to the provincial government from the federal government of the administration and control of the section of Route 1 on which the bridge is located rendered the section of this highway fronting the Saint John Port Authority as Level 1 controlled access, in conformance with Regulation 94-97 of the Highway Act. The provincial government amended this regulation to reduce the level of controlled access designation to Level 4 from Level 1 on this section of highway to allow commercial access to the port.

The bridge is the main highway connection for international trade conducted at the Port of Saint John.

Canaport LNG Connections

Canaport LNG Connections - Winter 2012

Newsletter december 2012 (click here).

Harbour Lights Wrap Party

Harbour Lights Wrap Party.pdf

Fundy Room, Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal.
Dec 21st 5:00-7:00 pm. Join Port Saint John and Harbour Lights campaign partner CBC Radio One Information Morning at the first Harbour Lights Wrap Party in the Fundy Room at the Diamond Cruise Terminal, 333 Water Street. Tickets are only $20/person and only 125 tickets will be sold. Tickets include 2 beverages and hors d'oeuvres. Entertainment by Richard Kidd. Tickets may be purchased at the Harbour Lights Campaign desk on Level 2 of Brunswick Square, the Butcher’s Daughter Gift Shoppe in the City Market, Pomodori in Rothesay or at the offices of Port Saint John in the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal. Call (506) 636-5114 for details.

UNBSJ Looking for Placement Opportunities for January-April 2013 Co-Op Students!

The UNBSJ Business co-op program is currently looking for placement opportunities within this region and we would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our program and, more importantly, our students.

Our program has 27 ambitious business students available for employment from January – April 2013 who are conscientious, hard working, energetic and eager. The majority of our students are from New Brunswick and most hope to build a career here following graduation. For over nineteen years, organizations have been hiring UNB Saint John business co-op students to work in a variety of business related areas. Co-op students can assist employees with their day-to-day responsibilities, therefore allowing reallocation of professional staff to more complicated projects. Alternatively, co-op students may complete project work, cyclical work, and short-term work such as helping out while employees are on maternity or educational leave. The four-month work-terms also allow organizations to identify potential future full time employees.

We are currently posting co-op opportunities for the upcoming winter work-term. Please distribute this information to the managers and supervisors in your organization who may be interested in hiring a co-op student. Our recruitment process makes it easy for employers to find a great match for their organization.

If you would like further information about our program, please contact Stacey at 506-648-5741, cool@unbsj.ca or Erin at 506-648-5549, emackenz@unbsj.ca or call our toll free number 1-800-50-UNBSJ. We look forward to hearing from you.

Air Canada is pleased to offer members of the Saint John Board of Trade 15% off Tango Plus fares for travel from the Maritimes to Ontario and Quebec. Simply use the promotional code XCP6M2E1 on aircanada.com and travel between Jan 9 and Feb 14, 2013 to take advantage of this great offer. Promotion code is valid for bookings made between Dec 5 and Dec 9. The promo code is also valid for Rewards for Small Business Members. To book your business travel visit http://www.aircanada.com/en/business/rewards or call your travel agent. (see attached)

Advertise your holiday wishes with Saint-Jeannois!

The newspaper Saint –Jeannois published by the Association régional de la communauté francophone de Saint-Jean (ARCf) is the only written media in the Greater Saint John and reaches a total of 6100 francophones (more)

Aquila shared the region with over 70,000 passengers this season!

With the last ship sailing last evening back to safe waters, Aquila says goodbye to another great cruise season.  At a “1980s Party” with its team of 60-plus guides and pierside staff, Aquila ended the 2012 season with a celebration that also recognized the company’s 30 years in business. This year marked a million guests on tours over the years for Aquila and the impact locally on small businesses from these passengers is incredible. Although some of the tour experiences take guests all the way to Hopewell Rocks, 80% of passengers are on tours of about two hours, leaving them lots of time to experience on their own. The cruise industry brings over $30 Million annually in economic spinoffs to the Saint John and Southern New Brunswick economy.

Aquila has gained a lot of experience over the last 30 years, and today is sharing that knowledge with tour operators and tour guides around the world.  Aquila's Center for Cruise Excellence was launched five years ago and today tour operators and hundreds of tour guides from places far and wide have taken advantage of Aquila’s knowledge, as well as their online International Certification and training program.

Aquila’s President, Beth Kelly Hatt, has travelled extensively over the last few months to destinations such as Guatemala, Aruba, Curaçao and Puerto Rico to share its knowledge and Best Practices with local tour operators and stakeholders in those ports. 2012 has been a tremendous year for Aquila, both locally and internationally.  Aquila’s certifications and designations have been endorsed by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association and Aquila continues to be used as a model of excellence throughout the cruise industry around the world.

A Tour Operator in Saint John since 1982, Aquila has provided a wide range of experiences for its guests over the past 30 years – on local city tours for convention and event delegates, on group tours around the world – but the vast majority of their guests have been on shore excursions of Saint John and the Bay of Fundy from visiting cruise ships. With the growth of the cruise industry in Saint John, today Aquila’s business is solely focused on cruise, providing shore excursions in Saint John, as well as offering training and certification for Tour Guides and Tour Operators in the cruise industry in other parts of world. Through Aquila’s Center for Cruise Excellence, these offerings include training programs in the areas of Tour Operator Excellence, Tour Guide Excellence, and Port Excellence, all designed to help the key players in cruise destinations around the world achieve excellence in their ports, tours, guides and businesses.  

Frequent Shopper Bonus Points at the New Brunswick Museum Shop November 20-30!

Start the holiday season with the Second Annual Frequent Shopper Bonus Points at the New Brunswick Museum (NBM) Shop.  From November 20 to 30, receive double points on everything in the Shop!  Take this opportunity to purchase beautiful and unique, locally-made pieces, including jewelry and pottery and other hard-to-find items, as gifts for others - or yourself! 

Double Frequent Shopper stamps for each $20 (before taxes) that you spend.  With 10 stamps, you will obtain a $20 NBM gift card for use in the NBM.  Keep for yourself or give to someone special this holiday season.  Gift-wrapping is available.

Of special interest in the NBM Shop:

 Clairvoyent Art Glass, Markhamville:

Flameworking is the art of melting & shaping glass with an oxygen rich flame and manipulating it with tools into the shape the artist desires. Using this technique, gorgeous pendants, bottles, marbles and perfume decanters that are truly one of a kind are created.

 The Maliseet Connection, Fredericton:

The Dreamcatcher, traditional to First Nation’s culture, is hung in a bedroom window where the good and the bad dreams are caught in the web of the Dreamcatcher.  The bad dreams are burned off by the first morning light.  The good dreams are saved in the spirit beads of the feathers, to be dreamed another night.  Colorfully beaded or traditional Dreamcatchers are available in a variety of sizes. Also available beautiful beaded & Dreamcatcher earrings.

 Lavish Handcrafted Soaps and Lip Balms, Fredericton:

Lavish handcrafted soaps and lip balms are the perfect item to add to your list!  Each bar of Lavish soap has been created by hand here in New Brunswick and boasts a wide array of fabulous scents – everything from Candy Cane, Mistletoe and Cranberry to exotic Vanilla Bean or Mango Tea. 

The NBM Shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Thursday 9 am - 9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm.  The New Brunswick Museum and Shop are located in Market Square, Saint John.

For more information:  506-643-2349/1-888-268-9595 www.nbm-mnb.ca   

Collection Training Seminar - January 16, 2013

Collection Training Seminar – January 16, 2013

After an overwhelming demand, Eastern Credit Management Services is offering a two-hour collection training seminar. 

We have limited seating; cost per participant is $175.00 plus HST. A 15 % discount will be offered should you register three or more. 

The training will take place Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in our offices, located at 560 Main Street, Suite 310, Saint John, NB. 

We will provide your Accounts Receivable team, and credit managers with information on how to get your customers to pay their bills faster, with grace and style.  At the end of the training your employees will have a take-home manual with all the topics we will cover during this session.  We guarantee your employees will gain valuable knowledge. 

Topics include:  Customer Service Approach to Collections, Debt Collection Tips, Five Signs Your Customer is NOT Going to Pay, Ten Steps to Handling Complaint Calls and more.

Reserve your seat no later than  December 15, 2012 by emailing  stephanie@easterncms.com. 

Eastern Credit Management Services has been providing effective bilingual credit management services to all markets sectors in Atlantic Canada since 1983.  We provide local, regional, national and international services through our global network.  With years of experience and a proven track record we provide prompt, efficient, and accurate services encompassing the entire credit process. 

Crowd Funding - Discover the benefits and cautions

If you are an entrepreneur raising capital, a professional assisting entrepreneurs, an academic, university student or potential investor you should attend the informative panel session!

For more information click here

New Brunswick: The Coach Approach to Facilitation - CSTD

The NB Chapter of CSTD has a Saint John event on Nov 28. The coach approach to facilitation workshop with vision coaching and sponsored by Irving Oil.  Click on the link below for more details!


http://cstd.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=253090

Cruise Information Session

Cruise is worth $30 million per year in Saint John.  Do you want to be part of this dynamic industry?

Join Enterprise Saint John, Saint John Port Authority and Aquila Tours (more)

Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal Grand Opening Week Events!

The Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal, which was put into operational use on September 5, will host grand opening events during the week of November 12, 2012.

The first event of the week occurs on Tuesday, November 13 when the funding partners in the cruise expansion project (Federal, Provincial officials and Port Saint John executives) will have a guided walk-through of the building and exchange plaques to commemorate the official opening of the building in a brief ceremony. (Media are invited for 9 am).

With appreciation to our federal and provincial funding partners, we are pleased to be able to welcome our stakeholder and business communities along with the wider public into our newest cruise terminal building during these events,” noted Jim Quinn President & CEO, Port Saint John. “Not only will Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal assist Port Saint John in accommodating cruise ships during multiple ship days, but it also provides the community a waterfront rental venue for events with views to the harbour and Bay of Fundy. We are especially pleased to have a roof-top patio which will be open seasonally during specified hours where members of the public can view harbour activity like never before.”

"I am pleased to take part in these events to celebrate the official opening of the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal. The investments in the Port of Saint John will not only enhance the experience of cruise passengers, but it will also attract additional vessels and economic opportunities to the Atlantic region as a whole," commented Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John. "This will drive tourism in the City of Saint John while creating opportunities in the Atlantic Canada cruise industry.”

On Wednesday, November 14 the Port Authority will host a grand opening reception for port stakeholders and the business community in the early evening. During this event a large work of art will be donated by Aquila Tours. The art work is the final product of a summer long project during which children from the Disney Magic, who took part in the “Whale of a Time” port adventure with Aquila Tours, painted ceramic tiles under direction of local mosaicist Sheryl Crowley (Fractured Art Mosaics). The individual tiles were then mounted by Ms. Crowley into a 4’ x 8’ art piece, depicting a Bay of Fundy North Atlantic Right Whale tail.

Finally, on Saturday, November 17, Port Saint John welcomes the public to an open house from 1-3 pm at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal with cookies and hot apple cider being served while quantities last. Tours of the building will be offered to all visitors on Saturday during this event.

Go-Go Holiday Christmas Special

With the upcoming Holiday season, we have put together Holiday Party SPECIALS on all of our children's entertainment rentals and we have selected YOU for this offer on Go-Go Gymnastics Holdiay pricing. Please see the attached flyer outlining our Holiday Party Packages.


Contact us today to take advantage of these huge savings, as well as to book unique and FUN entertainment for your upcoming holiday party.  For more click here

To Book - Call: 1-877-977-4646 or Email: tumble@gogogym.com.

Wishing you a safe & happy holiday season,

8995 New Brunswickers are armed and ready....

... to spot a scam.  Are you one of them?  to find out how to identify fraud and learm more about what the New Brunswick Securities Commission does when it comes to Putting New Brunswick Investors First (more)

Bridging with Alumni

Connecting our students, alumni and community

Bridging with Alumni
November 22, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Grand Hall, 40 Charlotte St., Uptown Saint John

Can you help? (more)

New Brunswick Community Collete E-Building Officially Opens

The $26-million E-Building at the New Brunswick Community College, Saint John campus, officially opened.
"I am pleased to see the New Brunswick Community College offering students a quality learning experience in a world-class facility,” said Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living Minister Trevor Holder. “Infrastructure improvements are essential to the long-term success of our New Brunswick post-secondary institutions. Modern facilities such as this attract students, foster innovative ideas and retain leadership talent in our province."

Holder was speaking on behalf of the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.

"Our government has invested in innovation and knowledge infrastructure to set the foundation for economic prosperity," said Saint John MP Rodney Weston. "This project not only created jobs for people in our community but also provided the infrastructure that will benefit the New Brunswick Community College for years to come."

The 7,492-square-metre (83,250-square-foot) building, a focal point on the campus, is designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver-rating standards. The “E” in E-Building refers to energy, environment and engineering technologies.

"This is another example of the New Brunswick Community College accelerating on its journey as a contemporary college," said Marilyn Luscombe, president and chief executive officer of the community college. "The new E-Building will provide our students with interactive spaces for their various formal and informal learning experiences. We are very appreciative of both governments' continued investment in the New Brunswick Community College. This will enable us to continue to prepare the workforce of tomorrow and engage citizens who will benefit their communities for years to come."

Cheryl M.G. Robertson, board chair of the community college, echoed Luscombe's comments, adding that the college will soon launch its new five-year strategic plan.

"Now is time to invest in the New Brunswick Community College,” said Robertson. “The college has a strong vision in place and is steaming ahead with its commitment to contribute to social and economic prosperity in New Brunswick."

The state-of-the-art building, located on Grandview Avenue, welcomed students and staff in early September. It showcases advanced green-energy systems, and it will also serve as teaching tools for energy, environment, and engineering technology students.

The provincial government invested $23.5 million in the project, while the federal government, through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program administered by Industry Canada contributed $2.5 million.

The New Brunswick Community College is committed to encouraging, engaging and inspiring its learners to be successful and innovative citizens. Across six locations, the community college offers more than 90 regular programs as well as apprenticeship and continuing education opportunities.

First Barber School in Atlantic Canada since 1991

On Monday October 8, 2012, the first Barber School in Atlantic Canada, since 1991 opened at the Eastern College Campus in Saint John.


The New Brunswick Registered Barbers’ Association and Eastern College entered into a partnership to bring new barbers into being once again. Blaine Harris, the Registrar of the Association, said, “It’s a great day for New Brunswick to have young people study the barber trade, keeping the oldest occupation known to man alive”.

The school has students from Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick registered and a waiting list for the next class.

The course will run for 25 weeks and teach all aspects of barbering to include Science, Sanitation, Biology and haircutting and shaving.

Eastern College Launches New Program to Meet Industry Demand In Supply Chain and Logistics

Program Objectives

Today's global market requires capable, well-rounded employees who can multi-task to meet a variety of challenges. The Supply Chain and Logistics program provides students with a well-rounded exposure to the international supply chain and the skills needed to be successful in the industry. Students will develop proficiencies appropriate for a wide range of careers in supply chain and logistics.

Graduates will have developed essential skills needed to succeed in a role that requires attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem solving.

Certificates and Memberships

Successful graduates of this program will achieve a Certificate in International Freight Forwarding from the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). The certificate is nationally recognized within the international transportation and international trade logistics industries. Student memberships will be provided for the Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada (SCL/CAL) and The Logistics Institute.

Career Opportunities

The Supply Chain and Logistics (+Internship) program will qualify graduates to pursue positions such as Logistics Coordinator, Dispatcher, Warehouse Associate Supervisor, Purchasing Agent, Billing Agent, Materials Management Analyst, Scheduler, Loss Prevention Agent, Cargo and Freight Agent, Customs Broker and more.

Visit our website at www.easterncollege.ca

APEC's Outlook Conference Explores How Businesses Can Profit Amidst Global Turmoil

The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council's annual business outlook conference will be held on November 1 at the Delta Brunswick. Outlook will feature APEC economists and top industry speakers exploring today's most vital issues: Business strategies for making money in weak and volatile markets; Is the US housing market turning a corner and will this revive the province's lumber industry? How can New Brunswick capitalize on changing dynamics in North American energy markets? Where will Atlantic businesses find the skilled workers they need? Don't miss this once-a-year chance to join other business and government leaders as we explore our region's biggest opportunities. Register at www.outlookconference.ca
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Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Awards Dinner-Oct 23!

The Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Awards Dinner takes place on October 23rd at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre.  To view the recipients and for more detail click here

Harbour Station - Executive Suites!

Harbour Station has one executive suite (16 seats) available for lease, just in time for the 2012-13 Sea Dogs and Mill Rats seasons.  The suite can be purchased as a partnership with others or alone.  In addition to Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and National Basketball League of Canada games, owners also have access to all other ticketed events at Harbour Station, including concerts.  For further information, please contact Michael Caddell, general manager, at mcaddell@harbourstation.nb.ca or at 632-6103

October 2012 - New Brunswick Museum

This month at the New Brunswick Museum - to view their "What's Happening" Calendar click here.

Peace Week Nominations

YMCA Peace Week is an annual event where YMCAs across Canada plan activities to celebrate and promote peace and peace building within their communities, and internationally.


The YMCA-YWCA of Greater Saint John, together with YMCAs across Canada, inspires and empowers children, youth and adults to make a positive impact. This is especially true during YMCA Peace Week which runs from November 17 - 24, 2012.

Would you like to nominate an individual?

The nomination period is now open, please nominate your Community Peacemaker and Youth Peacemaker today.

Nomination forms are available on our new website at http://saintjohny.com/ymca-peace-week/

DEADLINE: All nominations must be received no later than noon on Monday October 15, 2012

Canadian Folk Music Awards - Press Conference Invitation

The organizers of the 8th Annual Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs) invite you to a NEWS CONFERENCE Friday, Oct. 5 at 1 pm, Upper Lobby, Imperial Theatre


The CFMAs will honour some 17 inspiring and talented folk musicians during an Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 17 at The Imperial Theatre.

Come and learn more about the final line-up of performers for the Gala, and find out who the five finalists are in each of the awards categories.

Dave Gunning, the recipient of two CFMAs in 2011, will perform and Dave Ryan, chair of the local committee that attracted the CFMAs to Saint John, will talk about the CFMA 2012 Saint John schedule of events organized by the committee to celebrate and complement the Awards weekend.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to:
Gina Wilkins gina@bissettmatheson.com 506-658-0116

Book Launch!

Klausen Framing invites you to a book launch on Friday, October (more)

RE: Roast for Senator John Wallace

The Hathaway Pavilion at Lily Lake is hosting a Roast for Senator John Wallace. This evening will be a fundraiser for the Lily Lake Pavilion, which is a registered Charity and Not for Profit Organization.


Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7pm
Location: Lily Lake Pavilion
Beneficiary of Roast Proceeds: Lily Lake Pavilion

Menu:
Baskets of Fresh Butterflake Rolls and Creamery Butter
Lily’s Baby Spinach Salad finished with Warm Creamy House Dressing
Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Rosemary Peppercorn Demi Glaze
Herb Roasted Potatoes
French Style Green Beans
Butter Basted Carrots
Black Forest Trifle
Tea & Coffee

Wine Selections available by the bottle

Tickets:
Singles: $100
Table of 8: $750
Table of 10: $950

Confirmed Roasters include: Jack Keir, Gary Lawson, Butch Cogswell, Shirley McAlary, Mac Estey, Kate Wallace. This is the third in a series that has previously roasted and toasted Terry Totten and Pat Darrah. It promises to be an interesting and lively evening and will do justice to the Senator’s long standing commitment to his community.

To order tickets or tables call Deborah @ 693-1117 or deborah@lilylake.ca

Deborah Lawton
Programs Coordinator
Hatheway Pavilion at Lily Lake
“Your Community Meeting Place”
Phone: (506) 693-1117
Fax: (506) 693-9695

FW: Invitation to attend the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum "Employer Forum on Recruiting Services"

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum will be hosting and “Employer Forum on Recruiting Services” on October 16, 2012 in Saint John, New Brunswick. This event is open to all employers in New Brunswick that participate, or may participate, in the apprenticeship program. (more)

You're Invited - The War of 1812

September 27 - 28, 2012 at the New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, NB
To view invitation click here

Saint John Airport ranks top of New Brunswick Airports

Officials at the Saint John Airport are pleased to secure results of the 2012 Agent’s Choice Awards as published by Canadian Travel Press.  The improved ranking places Saint John Airport (YSJ) with the highest ranking of all airports in New Brunswick, and second only to Halifax’s Stanfield Airport in Atlantic Canada (more)

ServiceSJ - Community Workshops and Online Workbook

As you may know, we have just finished the first two Community Workshops being held this month to ask about your priorities for the 2013 Budget, a process we’re calling ServiceSJ. If you have not already attended a Workshop, please join us next week at one of the final two Workshops taking place in Ward 3 on Wednesday September 19 at the Boys and Girls Club of Saint John (1 Paul Harris Street) and in Ward 4 on Thursday September 20 at the Forest Hills Baptist Church (36 Mountain Road). Each Workshop will begin at 6:00pm so please come a little early to register.


We would like to ask you to circulate this information to your stakeholders and encourage as many participants as possible to attend the Workshops or fill in the Workbook online. The Workbook and all project information can be found on the ServiceSJ website at http://www.saintjohn.ca/servicesj The online Workbook will be available until Monday October 1st so please, tell us what your priorities are and why, and help shape the 2013 City Budget process.

City staff members of the ServiceSJ Team are also available to assist your organization by supporting a group discussion around setting budget priorities. Please inquire with us about this by calling the Corporate Services office at 506.658.2866. You can also email additional comments to servicesj@saintjohn.ca

Conflict resolution seminars at UNB

Join us for the following seminars:

Introduction to Conflict Resolution
October 23, 2012 in Saint John
Be better equipped next time you are faced with a conflict in your organization. Learn the nature, layers, and dynamics of conflict and how values, beliefs, and stereo-types impact conflict. You will also be able to identify underlying and deep-rooted sources of conflict, learn four general steps in the resolution of conflicts, as well as the value that a neutral person can play in facilitating the resolution. More

Preventing and Resolving Conflict in Not-for-Profit and Voluntary Organizations
November 5 & 6, 2012 in Saint John
Learn about the key sources of conflict in NGOs and the common reasons disputes arise between boards, staff, volunteers, government agencies, and others. Develop techniques that reduce conflict and build communication skills, and increase your knowledge about the use of interest-based processes in non-profit organizations. More

Introduction to Circles of Support and Accountability
March 27, 2013 in Moncton
Learn about your role in building safer communities. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a community-oriented, restorative-justice based reintegration program that works with people newly released from prison who have been convicted of sexual offenses, admit to committing these offences, and request CoSA's help to prevent further offending. This program is designed to create safer, stronger communities, and has been proven to reduce sexual re-offending among participants by up to 80%, and to reduce re-offending in all types of crime by up to 72%. More

Introduction to Restorative Justice
March 13, 2013 in Moncton
Learn about an alternative to the crime and punishment paradigm that builds relationships and strengthens communities. Restorative justice provides principles for living accountable lives in right relationship with the people and world around us. This seminar will explore the principles of RJ and offer you a chance to experience a restorative process. More

Registration open now. Register early to save 5% off the course fee!
You may also be interested in:
Mastering the Art of Negotiation
Dynamics of Team Building
Becoming a Third Party Neutral (Module 1 of Third Party Neutral Conflict Resolution Strategies Certificate Program)

CONTACT US
College of Extended Learning
University of New Brunswick, 6 Duffie Drive,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5A3
Tel.: 506 453-3503
Toll free: 1 866 599-4646
Fax: 506 453-3572
Web site: www.unb.ca/cel/career

E-mail: profdev@unb.ca

Join the Wellness Movement!!

On Friday Sept 14 and Saturday Sept 15, 2012 we will be hosting the Lifestyles Health & Wellness Expo at Harbour Station in Saint John N.B. The mission is to promote a healthier lifestyle for the people of southern N.B. through exhibits, seminars, presentations, demonstrations and the Good Life Fitness Challenge. We are planning for 50+ exhibitors, 100+ fitness challenge participants, participants under other themes with corporate, labour, schools and community participation, as well as 5,000+ public visitors over the 2 day event.

The benefactor of this expo will be the Children’s Wish Foundation. It is our goal to grant a wish to a sick child in southern N.B.

We invite you to join us in the opening ceremonies to launch this important event for the well being of our community. The opening will take place at 12 noon at Harbour Station on Friday Sept 14. In addition, we encourage you to join us in the Childrens Wish march taking place before the opening ceremonies starting at King Square leading to the opening ceremony at Harbour Station. In an effort to assist the provincial and municipal leaders in building on the Wellness Movement, we encourage you to join us in these events.

We hope you and members of your organization will encourage everyone to attend this event over the two day period.

It is our aim to educate and promote a healthier lifestyle and all the options available to people from all walks of life. The expo will focus on the health & Wellness of people in such areas as; Physical fitness, Healthy eating, nutrition, restaurant eating, work place wellness, financial health, mental health and more.

Information on the event, exhibitor booths, fitness challenge and more can be found at www.lifestyles-expo.com.

The Expo is intended to help people in southern N.B. learn and experience many new avenues to increase or implement a healthier lifestyle!

To view event schedule click here

Invitation to Progress Magazine Top 101 Awards Reception

Progress Magazine Top 101 Networking Reception that will be held at on 10-September-2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre. This networking event will be a great place to introduce people and meet new people in our region. Click Here for the attached invitation for further details and to RSVP.

News Release-Saint John Board of Trade announces the Finalists for the 28th Annual Outstanding Business

Click here for the details!

RARE VINTAGE AIRCRAFT TO ARRRIVE AT SAINT JOHN AIRPORT

Aircraft arrive: Monday, August 27 and are available to media
Air Show: Tuesday, August 28
Public Static Display: Wednesday, August 29

WHAT: Arrival of four beautifully-restored vintage aircraft that tell the story of one of Canada’s proudest achievements, the massive, homegrown effort to build airfields and train hundreds of thousands of allied World War II aviators. The Yellow Wings’ pilots will meet the public and media to talk about the significance of their historic planes, operated by Vintage Wings of Canada.

In Addition, other aircraft will be on-site Monday for Media, including Canadian aircraft racer, Pete McLeod, of the Red Bull racing team in an Edge 540, and Dan Dempsey with the Hawk One Sabre.F-86.

WHERE: Saint John Airport, Atlantic Flight Centre
WHEN: Monday, August 27: Private viewing for media [contact Colleen Kemp Mitchell for access]
Tuesday, August 28: Air Show from 2 – 4 pm
Wednesday, August 29: Static display 3 – 7 pm
WHO: Pilots, Aircraft Technicians and their aircraft
DETAILS: Volunteer pilots from Vintage Wings of Canada’s Yellow Wings Program will visit Saint John to pay tribute to a little-known moment in Canada’s history: the World War II British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). Yellow Wings pilots tell the story of the BCATP and how ordinary Canadians from coast to coast came together in what became known as the “Aerodrome of Democracy” to train hundreds of thousands of aviators from Canada, the British Commonwealth and the U.S., in the effort to win the War. One of the lasting legacies of the BCATP was the construction of dozens of Canadian airports across Canada.

The Yellow Wings aircraft are part of the Mike Potter Collection of Vintage Wings of Canada. They include the North American Harvard, deHavilland Tiger Moth, Fleet Finch and the Fairchild Cornell.

To find out more about the aircraft and the heroes to which they are dedicated, or to download high-resolution photos, visit www.yellowwings.ca.

Vintage Wings of Canada (VWC) is a public charitable organization founded by Ottawa businessman and philanthropist Michael Potter to celebrate our country’s rich aviation history, as well as to educate and inspire Canadians with powerful stories about the heroes, aircraft and events making up this great heritage. For more information, visit vintagewings.ca.

Pascan Aviation announces Saint John Air Schedule

Seminars for Executives at UNB

The University of New Brunswick Executive Education Centre (EEC) presents professional development programs for executives who want to sharpen their competitive edge.
Join us Sept 20-21 for “Leading at the Speed of Trust”, a two-day seminar based on the #1 best-selling book by Stephen M.R. Covey. Find out how trust, an often-ignored asset or liability, can be a strategic economic driver. Learn how doing business at the Speed of Trust can dramatically lower costs, speed upresults, and increase profits.
October 17 & 18 the EEC welcomes Laura M. Downing, one of the founders and senior executive leaders of Balanced Scorecard Collaborative together with Drs. Kaplan and Norton. Attend an evening presentation and/or a full-day seminar and hear how the BSC framework has helped thousands of organizations worldwide align their metrics, projects, and people to their strategy—for breakthrough results. Learn how to institutionalize strategic thinking in your own organization.
On November 28, Chris McChesney, best-selling co-author, leadership consultant, executive advisor, and highly sought after speaker will discuss the principles described in his book “The Four Disciplines of Execution”. Attend this session and learn about most powerful methodology available today for translating business strategyinto laser-focused action.
Register online! www.unb.ca/cel/exed
For more information contact:  Sheila Burt, Director, Executive Education Centre 506-452-6159 or execed@unb.ca

Bank of Montreal Grand Opening on King Street!

Click here for all the information and invitation.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE

4 LANDING COURT, QUISPAMSIS

(formerly occupied by NB Liquor)

9200 sq ft – may be subdivided

Contact: Kendall 640-1224 or Jennifer 645-1955

Join in on the fun!!!!!

Celebrate Saint John's first international sculpture symposium with a flash freeze mob on the Market Square boardwalk!

On Saturday, August 18th, at 1:45pm, participants will gather on the Market Square boardwalk (or in the Market Square atrium if it's raining). At 2pm, a whistle will sound, and everyone will freeze like statues for a total of 2 minutes. When the whistle blows again after 2 minutes, everyone will resume normal activity, as if nothing out of the ordinary has even taken place.

If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, please email Pippa at pippa.wennberg@gmail.com, or just show up on the boardwalk on August 18th at 1:45pm! Tell your friends about this, too, because we're hoping to have a huge crowd of "frozen" people!

Please help Pippa Wennberg by attending and participating in this extrodinary event.  She is trying to keep it a secret from the artists and interns!!!!! 

Please pass on this email to your family and friends.  See you on the 18th!!!

CBC Television's The BIG Decision is looking for Canadian Companies

For more information please click here.

Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica - October 14-20, 2012

Mark your calendar! 

World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada, in collaboration with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Port Saint John, invites New Brunswick companies to visit the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica in October 14-20, 2012. The mission builds upon the incoming trade mission from these markets to New Brunswick in June 10-14, 2012. 
Tentative mission program:
Sunday, Oct 14 - delegates travel to the Dominican Republic
Mon, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 16 - DR business program
Wed, Oct 17 - travel from the Dominican Republic to Costa Rica
Thu, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 19 - CR business program
Sat, Oct 20 - travel back to Canada

For the registration form click here. You can also register online at http://www.wtcac.com/en/home/events/doing-business/default.aspx 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yuliya Vodyanytska at 902-421-1302 ext. 2270 or by email atyuliya@tclns.com


Registration Package:

1 market - $750.00 plus 13% HST = $847.50
2 markets - $1,000.00 plus 13% HST = $1,130.00

Includes:

- Business program in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica (group and one-on-one business meetings)
- Ground transportation for one-on-one meetings, group meetings, tours, and airport transfers
- Networking receptions
- Translation/interpretation (if required)

Deadline to register is September 10, 2012.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yuliya Vodyanytska at 902-421-1302 ext. 2270 or by email at yuliya@tclns.com
We look forward to hearing back from you!

A unique community event and fundraiser for First Steps - Saint John Touch a Truck!

UNB Names New Chair and Vice-Chair for Board of Governors

Kathryn McCain, chair of the McCain Foundation, has been appointed chair of the University of New Brunswick's Board of Governors for a two-year term, which began July 1. She was previously vice-chair of the board.

Brian Baxter, CEO of Botsford Investments Inc., has been appointed board vice-chair for a two-year term. Baxter is a former member of UNB's Board of Governors, as well as former chair and CEO of Oulton College.

More information on UNB's new board appointments can be found through the following link: 

http://blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/2012/08/01/mccain-and-baxter-appointed-to-new-positions/

For more information or to book an interview contact: Greg Carriere at gregoire.carriere@unb.ca or 506-453-4546

UNB opens autism intervention training program to the public

The University of New Brunswick's College of Extended Learning is now offering its award-winning, evidence-based Autism Support Training program to the public. 

The renowned program, designed to equip people with the tools they need to support individuals with autism, was developed for the New Brunswick Department of Education. Previously, the program was available only to teachers, teacher assistants, clinical supervisors and autism support workers connected to the department.

Now, the program is available to physicians, parents, daycare workers and anyone else who would like to learn more about working with individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The College of Extended Learning has made it a priority to expand all of its offerings related to behavioural intervention training to make those essential training programs available to the public.

For more information or to book an interview contact: Belinda Elliott-Bielecki at belinda@unb.ca or 506-453-4848 

Looking for a good business story? Check out these from UNB's Faculty of Business Administration

The University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Business Administration shines the spotlight on interesting research and initiatives in its regular "Ideas with Impact" newsletter. 

The July/August edition features stories, among others, on social media's impact on workplace communications and on the impact of organizational justice on workforce retention.

The full stories are available here:

http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/business/ideas_with_impact/ideas_with_impact_vol1_no8.pdf

More more information or to book an interview, contact: Liz Lemon-Mitchell at llemonmi@unb.ca or 458-7492

Paramount Film Release

For Immediate Release

Saint John, New Brunswick,

August 14, 2012

The Paramount is a documentary about a community cinema in danger of demolition. The film follows a community activist as he tries to raise support for a new vision to save the Paramount Theatre in Saint John New Brunswick. 
New Brunswick television production company Hemmings House Pictures is pleased to announce the broadcast premiere of The Paramount. The documentary will air on CBC television and the Documentary Channel.
The Paramount Theatre has sat vacant and decayed at the edge of Saint John’s King’s Square for almost a decade. The owner of the building has been planning its demolition. Mike McDonald is a lifetime Saint John resident who feels that if the building is torn down it will be devastating for the core of the city’s Uptown arts and cultural communities. This is a viewpoint that has caused mixed reactions in the community. The Paramount follows McDonald over a period of a few months as he tries to gain support and defend his vision.
Mike McDonald travels to other communities to learn about cultural infrastructures, heritage buildings, urban design, and the history of motion pictures. He travels to Bangor ME, Chicago IL, Los Angeles CA, and Ottawa ON, for a fact finding mission that he hopes will energize the community for one last fight to raise enough money to purchase, revitalize, and reopen the Paramount Theatre as 2nd run cinema and performing arts venue.
Producer and director Greg Hemmings feels that this is an important story to tell the world. “This is not a story about a small decaying theatre in a small city on the East Coast of Canada. This is a story of universal values that people around the world can relate to. I hope that this film will encourage people to look at their own communities in a different way, and appreciate the treasures that they have before they loose them. This is not a film to encourage people to save old buildings, but to appreciate, value and not take them for granted.”
Local historian Harold Wright sees this story as a reminder of the rich history Saint John had in the entertainment business over the years. “Tearing a building like the Paramount Theatre down is not just an architectural loss, it is also the destruction of an icon that represented an era where Saint John was a thriving port city with a lot going on. Rebuilding the Theatre would represent a move back in the direction of a prosperous city. Hemmings House did a great job capturing all sides of this story and it will be a great film to share to the rest of the country and beyond.”
The first broadcast of The Paramount will be exclusively aired on CBC Atlantic, Saturday August 25th at 8pm.
Watch The Paramount promo video here: https://vimeo.com/31338956

For additional information:
Greg Hemmings
506 639 6577
greg@hemmingshouse.com
www.hemmingshouse.com

Business Immigrant Mentorship Program

Click here for information on the Business Immigrant Information Session.
Click here for information on the Business Mentor Information Session.
Click here for information on the 3 day seminar open to all newcomers on "Doing Business in New Brunswick."

UNB Fall 2012 Professional Development Seminars

Click here for more information.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Saint John Job Postings

Big Brothers Big Sisters has two job postings:
Public Relations Officer- click here for information
Go Girls Program Coordinator-click here for more information

The Canada Europe Round Table for Business Presents Gateway to Opportunity August 13th

click here for all the information and registration form.

Media Release- New Virtual College Tackles Developer Shortage

Click here for the media release

United Way 2012 Campaign Kickoff!

Condo Ready for Sale!!

click www.225princewilliamst.com for more details on this beautiful condo! 
If you have questions please contact:

Nancy Thorne - President

Century 21 River-Valley Realty Ltd.

600 Main St C110 Saint John NB E2K 1J5

Cell: (506) 640-3584 * Office: (506) 633-9777 * Fax: (506) 633-9771

nancy.thorne@century21.ca

www.century21.ca/nancy.thorne

Event Invitation-Saint John Airport to Announce New Aviation Service to Major Centres in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador

Officials at the Saint John Airport have received confirmation of new direct air service to Quebec City, Bonaventure, and beyond.
Representatives from the airline will be present for the launch set for:

Tuesday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. at the Saint John Airport

Details include new, direct service for passengers and cargo to Quebec City and Bonaventure, Quebec, with connections to major centres throughout Quebec and Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Saint John Airport will be the only New Brunswick airport with direct flights to Quebec City and Bonaventure, with same plane connection to Wabush, NL.

Canadian Society for Training and Development- Training Event

The NB Chapter of the Canadian Society for Training and Development is offering a session on building a learning plan / instructional design this Sep that I am facilitating as chapter chair. You don't need to be a member of CSTD to register.Click here for the details.

Saint John Community Loan Fund- 12 Years of Helping People Launch Change

For the media release click here

Bayview Kenworth Acquires Nova Scotia Dealership

I am happy to announce, that last week Bayview Trucks & Equipment (Bayview Kenworth) completed the purchase of Kenworth of Nova Scotia.  The dealership is located at 35 MacGregor Avenue just outside the town of New Glasgow on highway 104, it has been operating from this location for 12 years.   I am pleased to welcome the dedicated team of employees, many of whom have been working with this Kenworth dealership for several years.
Please Join me in welcoming the following new additions to the Bayview family.

Facility Manager: Doreen Rector
Service Manager:  Peter Power
Service Foreman:  Roy Cornett
Service Technicians: Darren Cameron, James Dean, Michael Gariepy, Jason Graham, Bruce Jamieson, Murray (Muzzy) MacDonald
Service Writer/Warranty:  Melanie MacLean
Parts Manager:  Robert Ingermansen
Parts Sales:  John Keachie,  Lauchie MacDonald, Michael Miller

Our truck sales representatives Tony Lane and Bill Tait, who most of you already know, will also be working from this new Bayview location.
I am confident that this new addition will compliment and strengthen our efforts in Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton, Sussex and St. Stephen, where we proudly represent Kenworth Truck Company by offering quality products and quality service to our customers.

Michael Nagle
President

Atlantica Centre for the Arts is Launching a Mobile Application Development Course

Atlantica Centre for the Arts is launching mobile application development course via a new, innovative "virtual" college. As you're aware, the mobile applications business is booming. Developers are in high demand. Read more about the course and the new education model click here

SCULPTURE SAINT JOHN OPENING CEREMONY

WHERE: Coast Guard Site on the Saint John Waterfront
WHEN: August 3rd
TIME: 11 am
PHONE NUMBER: 506-643-8358

Get a chance to meet and welcome our 6 wonderful Sculptors and Interns, tour the work site, and (hopefully!) enjoy a beautiful day on the Saint John Waterfront.

Come out on August 3rd and join us in kicking off the Sculpture Symposium and giving our Sculptors and Interns a warm and hospitable Saint John welcome!

SCULPTORS:
Jhon Gogaberishvili--Republic of Georgia
Hiroyuki Asano--Japan
Jo Kley--Germany
Radoslav Sultov--Bulgaria
Agnessa Petrova--Bulgaria
Jim Boyd--Hampton, NB

NEW BRUNSWICK INTERNS:
Alison Gayton--Saint John
Alice Fudge--Kingston Peninsula
Christiana Myers--Sussex Corner
Meghan Barton--Quispamsis
Allison Green--Fredericton
Christian Demmings--Fredericton

This Ceremony is open to the public, so please go ahead and pass this invitation along to your friends, family, and co-workers, or just bring them along! Hope to see everyone at the Ceremony on August 3rd!
--
E. Anne Hickey
Project Manager
Sculpture Saint John
506.643.8358

Best Western PLUS Saint John Hotel & Suites EARNS 2012 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Saint John, NB – July 20, 2012 – Best Western PLUS Saint John Hotel & Suites announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. Click here for all the information.

Gentle Path’s Steak & Stein Dinner and LIVE AUCTION!

Gentle Path Counselling presents a Steak & Stein Dinner and Live Auction at the 3Mile Steak & Rib House, 1 Golden Grove Road, on Saturday, September 29th, 2012. The dinner will start at 5 p.m. and will cost $20 per person.  Tickets for the dinner are available now!!! The auction is at 7 p.m.  and is Free for all who wish attend. Tickets can be purchased at the Gentle Path office, 20 Alma Street. For more information please call Lynn at 652-7284, Ext 355.

Saint John Industrial Parks - Park Views

Barge Terminal Update

July 2012

In Spring 2012, GEMTEC was hired to perform the design, permitting and engineering for a barge load out facility at the Spruce Lake Industrial Park in the Lorneville Cove. Work has begun with a pre EIA project screening involving Federal and Provincial regulators, geotechnical investigations, site survey work as well as several stakeholder meetings to date. A preliminary design for stakeholder review is expected as soon as August 2012. SJIP GM Brian Irving noted, "The environmental and site work has been done very diligently and the stakeholder engagement work so far has brought great information and insights into the facility design."
The project is aiming to fill a gap with a strategic investment. GM Irving said, "There is currently a lot of activity and growth in the modular fabrication industry. Mega projects are being built in areas which do not have the labor force requirements to perform the construction; as such, many of the components are being brought in from around the world. Increased quality is one attraction to this construction trend; however, the timelier build out factor is critical as the carrying costs of the mega projects are staggering."  Saint John has several operators who could secure contracts for oversize components for a variety of mega projects: Vale Inco, refurbishments of hundreds of mills and plants along the eastern seaboard, and the opening up of the Arctic, to name a few.
If the project is successful in its realization, the Spruce Lake Barge facility will drive a lot of positive activity in the park. There is currently no barge export facility in southern New Brunswick; securing one would give the park a competitive advantage and unique offering, demand for land will increase significantly, there will be a correlating increase in real property tax revenues to the City and Province, as well as the associated jobs from the fabrication and load out of oversize modular units. SJIP GM Irving added, "This infrastructure investment puts Saint John and the region on good footing going forward. The value of the exports are massive, the years of labor required to fulfill many of the contracts available is astounding. We have skilled tradesmen, fabrication operators with expertise and capacity -- they simply need to get their products to market."
Upcoming project steps include: a formal EIA project registration, detailed design renderings, further regulator and stakeholder discussions. GM Irving noted, "We are very pleased with respect to how this project has advanced over the past 90 days. We are continuing to work with the community and our consultants to find a way to get this important project realized!"

Staff News From The Wright Agency

Colin Timm, one of our long term creative partners, has agreed to join The Wright Agency in Saint John as full time Senior Art Director.
Colin is a classically trained Art Director with over 25 years of advertising experience. He has worked as an Art Director in Johannesburg, South Africa for some of the world’s largest and most prestigious advertising agencies: J Walter Thompson, BBDO, and Saatchi & Saatchi, to name a few. In 1998, he was transferred to Saatchi & Saatchi Canada and eventually settled in Halifax where he was employed by CCL and later Cossette Atlantic.
During his career, Colin has worked on accounts such as British Airways, Toyota, Proctor & Gamble, Prince Edward Island Tourism and the Government of Nova Scotia. He is very familiar with our client base, having already made creative contributions to Saputo, New Brunswick Securities Commission, NB Dental, Saint John Mill Rats, Alcool NB Liquor and many others.
Along the way he has picked up numerous Advertising Awards, which include Clio, New York Festival, London International, Mobius and Ice. However he, like we, firmly believes that the increase, success and growth of the client’s product and business are of paramount importance. Awards are nice for the ego, but mean little if the client’s objectives aren’t met.
In his new role, Colin will become an even greater asset to our clients and our agency as he continues to raise the standard of our creative output and aids us in fulfilling our growth initiative.
Please say hello to Colin at Colin@TheWrightAgency.ca or 672-6663

Enterprise Saint John Tourism Advisory Committee Launches Plan for Growth

Thank you to all who were able to join us for the launch of the Enterprise Saint John Tourism Advisory Committee Plan for Growth today.  It was a successful press conference held aboard a Saint John Trolley, and was covered by the Telegraph Journal, CBC, Global Maritimes, CHSJ Radio, and 88.9 News Radio.
I've attached the Media Release and the Tourism Industry Forum final report for your information.
If you're on Facebook, have a look at some photos at: https://www.facebook.com/enterprises
(If you haven't liked our page on Facebook yet, please do!)
Also, we are close to trending across the country with our hashtag #wintourismsj. Please post comments and thoughts on Tourism with this hashtag for the next few hours so that we can get it to trend.
Last, but not least, a big thank you to two wonderful retail establishments in Uptown Saint John, Booster Juice and Piece O'Cake Custom Creations, for providing refreshments.
Click here for the media release, and click here for the Tourism Industry Final Report.

Looking for a great facility to hold your next event?

For more information on the Glenn Carpenter Centre click here.

Invitation: 150th Celebration of the Natural History Society of New Brunswick

Greater Saint John's Newest Wheelchair Accessible Transit Provider Launched Tuesday

Bryan Sparks, Jeff Sparks and Trina Vautour are proud to launch Right of Way Transit Inc, Greater Saint John's newest wheelchair accessible transit provider.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bryan Sparks at (506) 650-2644 or Jeff Sparks (506) 849-8459.
Please visit www.rightofwaytransit.ca  and check us out on Facebook  at  http://www.facebook.com/RightOfWayTransitInc
We are looking forward to making our community more inclusive.

Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica - October 14-20, 2012

Mark your calendar!

World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada, in collaboration with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Port Saint John, invites New Brunswick companies to visit the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica in October 14-20, 2012. The mission builds upon the incoming trade mission from these markets to New Brunswick in June 10-14, 2012.
Tentative mission program:
Sunday, Oct 14 - delegates travel to the Dominican Republic
Mon, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 16 - DR business program
Wed, Oct 17 - travel from the Dominican Republic to Costa Rica
Thu, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 19 - CR business program
Sat, Oct 20 - travel back to Canada

For the registration form click here. You can also register online at http://www.wtcac.com/en/home/events/doing-business/default.aspx 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yuliya Vodyanytska at 902-421-1302 ext. 2270 or by email at yuliya@tclns.com


Registration Package:

1 market - $750.00 plus 13% HST = $847.50
2 markets - $1,000.00 plus 13% HST = $1,130.00

Includes:

- Business program in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica (group and one-on-one business meetings)
- Ground transportation for one-on-one meetings, group meetings, tours, and airport transfers
- Networking receptions
- Translation/interpretation (if required)

Deadline to register is September 10, 2012.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yuliya Vodyanytska at 902-421-1302 ext. 2270 or by email at yuliya@tclns.com
We look forward to hearing back from you!

A New Menu for Tourism

June 26, 2012 - Moncton (N.B.) Page Content – For years, traditional maritime charm and rugged beauty have drawn a bounty of visitors to Atlantic Canada’s shores. But these days, an evolution in all things gastronomic is calling global food-minded travelers looking for new action (and brew!) a-brewing down home …
As North America’s only mention in Lonely Planet’s top 10 regions to visit in 2012, Canada’s East Coast has officially been singled out for its unique appeal to gastronomes looking to experience everything from local potato vodka distilleries, organic farm wineries, and wharf-side oyster cafés, to mushroom foraging tours and farmstead cheese-making classes.
Good news for the region’s food and beverage producers who, in the context of a $4 billion regional tourism industry, have been busy coordinating their efforts to turn their businesses — and communities — into key destinations for visitors looking for a unique “taste” of local life.

Contact Information
Pamela Roy
Manager, Corporate Communications
506-851-2873
Pamela.Roy@acoa-apeca.gc.ca  
www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca  

BACKGROUNDER

Did you Know?

• There are more than 110,000 Atlantic Canadians working in the tourism sector.
• Atlantic Canadian food products are becoming staples on menus around the world, including in China and India.

ACOA celebrates entrepreneurs
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is celebrating the accomplishments of Atlantic Canada’s tourism and food entrepreneurs and the contributions they're making to Canada's economic success. From down home to the far corners of the globe - be sure to read more about other Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs like them whose drive and dedication are proving a fast match for success.
For 25 years, ACOA has worked with business and communities to make Atlantic Canada's economy more innovative, productive and competitive. Together, with Atlantic Canadians, we're building a stronger economy.
To view the video associated with this press release, please visit the following link: http://youtu.be/qON2OQNqobc.
To read the video transcription, please visit the following link: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/Agency/mediaroom/Videos/Pages/FoodTourism.aspx

WorkSafeNB's 32nd Annual Health & Safety Conference / Conférence annuelle en matière de santé et de sécurité de Travail sécuritaire NB

WorkSafeNB's Annual Health and Safety Conference will be held this year at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre in Saint John, September 26-28. Click Here for the brochure.

Canadians Go Wireless in Increasing Numbers Mobile Communications from Business are Welcome, study says

SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick (June 25, 2012) – More Canadians than ever are going mobile in the evolving landscape of wireless communication. And that, one agency says, provides enormous opportunity for businesses big or small.
According to the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, nearly 75 percent of Canadians—a whopping 26 million—have a mobile phone. Of those mobile phone owners, 48 percent own a Smartphone. Those Smartphone users aren’t just talking—they’re texting, searching, emailing, downloading and participating in social networks. Increasing numbers use their phone to research products and services, and plan to leverage the technology to power-up their purchasing.
“Of the millions of Canadians who own Smartphones, 79 percent say they never leave home without it,” says Sara MacQueen of Big Fish Media, a Canadian Mobile Marketing Agency. “That’s a lot of customers on the move—and we’re finding they’re increasingly open to using their phone to connect with their favorite companies and brands.”
That spells opportunity for business since Canadians aren’t shy about connecting through mobile technology. Up to 50 percent of Smartphone owners say they are interested in using their phone for loyalty programs, gift cards and coupons. Nearly half, too, say they would welcome location-based coupons from retailers delivered through their Smartphone.
“Research across the board is showing us that today’s consumers are making decisions based on the information they receive through their mobile device,” says MacQueen. “They’re reading reviews, comparing prices and searching for coupons from the palm of their hand. It makes sense to implement a mobile-focused marketing strategy.”
An Infographic on the mobile landscape in Canada is available to download and reprint from Big Fish Media, as long as the graphic is used in whole. Big Fish Media compiled the Infographic from data available through several agencies that track consumer behavior related to telecommunications.
http://bigfishmedia.ca/blog/infographs/canadians-go-wireless-in-increasing-numbers.html
About Big Fish Media
Big Fish Media is an Internet and Mobile Marketing Agency in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.  They help companies and brands create mobile-focused marketing strategies through custom app development, text message marketing, mobile-friendly websites and campaign landing pages.
Visit their website: http://bigfishmedia.ca