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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


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

[email protected] or

(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


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

[email protected]

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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:

Country 94.1FM CHSJ and 97.3 TheWave; and B&N Flooring.

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

or [email protected].

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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