N.B. Businesses Need Federal Policies That Make Economic Environment Competitive And Fair
Krista Ross says competitive and fair policy will drive economic growth and help the province, as well as the country, to recover from the effects of Covid-19.
Krista Ross says competitive and fair policy will drive economic growth and help the province, as well as the country, to recover from the effects of Covid-19.
An alliance of New Brunswick business organizations has released a set of policies and priorities for political parties to consider ahead of the federal election.
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce CEO Krista Ross says we all need to double down on supporting local businesses – and not think that because they’re more fully operational – they are back on their feet.
Several chambers of commerce in the province have committed to offering free self-screening rapid testing kits for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Many women who come here as immigrants leave behind a vast network of friends, family, and colleagues in their home countries. ‘Finding Your Path’ helps them build new networks here in Canada.
Attracting and retaining more newcomers must be a top priority coming out of the pandemic, says Krista Ross. If we don’t succeed in this, any other efforts to becoming a sustainable and self-sufficient province will be for naught.
The new Ward 10 councillor has worked with the local downtown shop Robert Simmonds, launched her own business as a personal shopper, and been Executive Director of Fredericton Community Kitchens.
The conversation focused on different key areas of the federal budget including tourism, new businesses and startups, the new childcare program, and the budget’s sustainability.
Krista Ross of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says our economic future depends on newcomers, so we should make them feel part of the communities right away by letting them vote in municipal elections.
Krista Ross of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says the province is a place where each person has a chance to make a difference, and newcomers can quickly become part of the community and flourish.