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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