Canada's first boards of trade and chambers of commerce came into existence long before Confederation. Early boards and chambers established associations for the promotion of trade and economic development to provide a common forum for the exchange of information, and to represent business interests in the community and before the public. Today, most communities of any size in Canada are served by a chamber or board, and they provide a full range of member services, which respond to the specific needs of their communities.

In New Brunswick, 42 community chambers of commerce and boards of trade representing more than 4,500 organizations provide the common ground where local businesses meet to discuss issues of concern to their communities and to promote their objectives. The New Brunswick Chamber network serves such globally recognized members as J.D. Irving and Irving Oil, McCain Foods, Moosehead Breweries, Ganong Chocolates, Barrett Corporation, University of New Brunswick, Université de Moncton, Caisse Populaire, Assumption Life and Armour Transportation while supporting the growth of countless small and emerging employers with aggressive advocacy to improve the region’s business climate and quality of life.

Economic development, including tourism and trade promotion, transportation, forestry, energy, taxation, labour markets, government regulations, monetary and fiscal policy, and access to capital are common concerns to many chambers and boards who are the voices of business in New Brunswick. The result is that New Brunswick is better positioned today to weather the global economic storm than many of its competitor regions.

For information about joining the most influential business association in Canada, contact us at info@nbchamber.ca.