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Open Letter in Support of Bay du Nord
The St. John's Board of Trade and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce sent this letter to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada and all current Members of Parliament on March 9, 2022 in support of the Bay du Nord project. The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada& All Current Members of ParliamentMarch 9, 2022Dear Prime Minister and Members of Parliament: We are writing today to encourage you and your government to make the right decision
CEO Update: Encouraging Meeting with Premier Furey and Minister Coady
CEO Update | Encouraging Meeting with Premier Furey and Minister Coady Dear Members, Yesterday, Justin Ladha and I met with Premier Furey and Minister Coady to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the continued impact on businesses throughout our province. We were encouraged to hear that government is focused on swiftly reopening as soon as public health deems it is safe to do so. While nothing is certain, based on observations from other jurisdictions, we should be able to emerge from this
City of St. John's Budget 2022
St. John’s Board of Trade Calling on City of St. John’s to Share Details of Budget Preparation Including the Cost-Saving Options that were Explored St. John’s, NL, December 15, 2021 – The St. John’s Board of Trade is concerned by the budget presented earlier this week. Many businesses and residents of St. John’s will see an increase in their tax bill as a result of this budget. Even more concerning is the fact that the city failed to outline the cost-saving options that were explored as part of the budget
The St. John’s Board of Trade Celebrates Resilience at Gala Event
2021 Business Resilience AwardsThe Business Community Celebrates 50-year milestone, 52 nominees, and seven winning teams at annual Business Resilience Awards St. John’s, NL, November 25, 2021 – Earlier this evening, the St. John’s Board of announced the seven winners of the 2021 Business Resilience Awards at a gala award show at the Delta St. John’s, proudly presented by RBC. Every year the St. John’s Board of Trade celebrates the best of the business community at the Business Excellence Awards.
The St. John's Board of Trade gears up to celebrate 50 years of supporting its members in a year marked by continued resilience
The St. John’s Board of Trade gears up to celebrate 50 years of supporting its members in a year marked by continued business resilience St. John’s, NL, November 4, 2021 – The St. John’s Board of Trade announced a record number of nominees for the 2021 Business Resilience Awards at a private reception on Tuesday celebrating all 52 nominees and event partners. Every year the St. John’s Board of Trade celebrates the best of the business community at the Business Excellence Awards. However, given the
Statement from the St. John's Board of Trade
Statement on the dispute between St. John’s Sports and Entertainment and Deacon Sports and Entertainment and its impact on local business November 2, 2021 The St. John’s Board of Trade is urging the City of St. John’s and Deacon Sports and Entertainment to find a way to allow the Newfoundland Growlers to play at Mary Browns Centre while the workplace investigation is being conducted. The St. John’s Board of Trade believes that all employees have a right to a safe and respectful workplace and, as
Don’t Get Dieppe’d. Get local.
The St. John’s Board of Trade launches fun new campaign to get people thinking about where they purchase everyday goods. The St. John’s Board of Trade launched a new campaign today to help encourage local consumers to shop closer to home. The Don’t Get Dieppe’d campaign is intended to get consumers thinking about where they purchase from and why by focusing on the challenges of buying out of province. We know that when we order from away, we can’t control things like shipping delays, hidden fees, and
A New Chapter for the Board of Trade
Katrina Kum joins the St. John’s Board of Trade team at a pivotal time, as business is returning to ‘normal’ and the Board of Trade is focusing on member recovery, success, and growth. For Immediate Release St. John’s, NL, August 10, 2021 – The St. John’s Board of Trade is excited to welcome Katrina Kum to the team as Manager of Business Development and Member Success. Katrina brings over twenty years of experience in marketing, sales strategies, business development, corporate events, and more to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Speak at the St. John’s Board of Trade’s Annual Outlook Conference
June 4, 2021 Today, the St. John’s Board of Trade announced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as keynote speaker for Outlook 2021 | The Road to Recovery. He will talk about the work ahead to rebuild a more resilient economy that leaves no one behind, including measures the Federal Government is taking to create good jobs and to support businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to hear from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,” said AnnMarie
A Letter to Members
Dear St. John’s Board of Trade Members: It has been a tumultuous, productive, and lively past few weeks in our province. From the release of the reports on recovery, to steady progress in vaccinations, there is no shortage of newsworthy discussion happening in the community. All this considered, I wanted to check in with all of you, our valued members, to share our perspective as well as invite you to share yours. I, like many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, have been digging into the PERT report
Post-Budget Conversation with Minister Omar Alghabra
Media Advisory Join the St. John’s Board of Trade for a post-budget conversation with the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport. He will speak to the federal budget with themes of the environment, green recovery, and transportation. Following opening remarks, there will be a moderated Q&A with the Minister. When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 1:30-2:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar – link to be sent the day of the event Registration: If you
St. John’s Board of Trade Calling on Public Health to Move to Alert Level 2
For immediate release St. John’s, NL, March 22, 2021 – St. John’s Board of Trade is calling on Public Health to move the entire province to Alert Level 2 without delay. The tireless work, dedication, and leadership of Public Health is to be commended and we thank them for it. We now need their leadership in reopening our economy as swiftly as possible. When the data shows the risks of COVID-19 in the community are low, we cannot afford to be overly cautious. The damage being done to our economy,
New Chair Offers Words of Encouragement to Business and Calls for Open-mindedness, Flexibility and Collaboration as we Tackle Economic Woes
For Immediate Release St. John’s, NL, February 16, 2021 – This past Friday, the St. John’s Board of Trade hosted the 51st, albeit first virtual, Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by the Inauguration of new Board Chair, Justin Ladha, CEO of KMK Capital Inc. In keeping with long-standing tradition, St. John’s Mayor, Danny Breen, conducted the swearing in portion of the event. Typically, the Inauguration is a significant in-person celebration that the outgoing and incoming Board of Directors as
Board Commends Considerations for Business in this Year’s Budget and Requests Increased Prudence and Diligence in Coming Years
St. John’s, NL, December 7, 2020 – The St. John’s Board of Trade commends the consideration given to business in today’s budget. It has been an incredibly tough year for business owners and residents alike and an increase in taxes would make an extremely challenging year even worse. 2020 has thrown numerous overwhelming and unpredictable circumstances at the business community and the road to recovery is going to be long—it is helpful to know that an increased tax bill is not being thrown into the mix of
St. John's Board of Trade Celebrates Local Business at Resilience Awards
Sharing Stories of Resilience at Reimagined Annual Event St. John’s, NL, December 2, 2020 –The St. John’s Board of Trade announced today, in a virtual awards show, the five winners of the 2020 RBC Business Resilience Awards. Every year the St. John’s Board of Trade celebrates the best of the business community at the Business Excellence Awards. However, given the challenges of 2020, we knew we needed to celebrate business a little differently. This year, we recognized resilience in five new award
Celebrating Business A Little Differently This Year
Sharing Stories of Resilience at Reimagined Annual Business Awards For Immediate Release St. John’s, NL, October 15, 2020 – The St. John’s Board of Trade is inviting its members to share their stories of resilience to be celebrated at the upcoming RBC Business Resilience Awards on December 2, 2020. Every year the St. John’s Board of Trade celebrates the best of the business community at the Business Excellence Awards. However, given the challenges of 2020, we will be celebrating business a little
St. John’s Board of Trade Encouraged by Provincial Government’s Investment in Business
For immediate release The St. John’s Board of Trade has been successful in its pursuit of support for its members. St. John’s, NL, September 30, 2020 – The St. John’s Board of Trade is pleased with the investment that the provincial government is making in the business community. 2020 has been a devastating year for businesses and its encouraging to see our government recognize this and the value that small and medium sized businesses bring to our economy. “We recognize that our provincial
St. John’s Board of Trade Asking City Not to Depend on Taxpayers to Balance Budget
For immediate release The St. John’s Board of Trade Urges City of St. John’s to explore all feasible options possible to reduce the ballooning deficit St. John’s, NL, September 28, 2020 – It is no secret that the City of St. John’s is facing an extraordinary deficit. Unlike provincial and federal governments, municipalities are not able to borrow to balance the budget. The City of St. John’s must either increase revenue or reduce expenses. The St. John’s Board of Trade
AnnMarie Boudreau named CEO of the St. John’s Board of Trade
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The St. John’s Board of Trade is pleased to welcome AnnMarie Boudreau as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 3, 2020. “AnnMarie’s experience providing counsel and strategic advice to diverse companies throughout the region will be an outstanding asset to our membership and our team,” said Andrew Wadden, Board Chair, St. John’s Board of Trade. “Her passion for helping businesses succeed and making meaningful connections will position her to lead the St. John’s Board of Trade
