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St. John's Board of Trade

Information & News

- May 29, 2014    


Good Morning <<First Name>>,

In advocacy this week...

Business Development



 
  Growing our population
The lack of a population growth strategy and a limited emphasis on immigration is one of the biggest threats to the Newfoundland and Labrador economy. The Board has been advocating to the provincial government for the need to realign resources and invest in growing the population in partnership with the federal government. Check out our submission to the population growth strategy. The issue received some attention: as the Atlantic premiers met this week and immigration was on the agenda. Click to read a VOCM article.
 
Population Growth Strategy
Courtesy of Bing
 

Anti-spam Legislation are you ready?


It is time to put on your anti-spam hat. Only 33 more days left before federal legislation kicks in. Too busy to read about requirements?

Listen to a podcast from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Click for more resources.
 

 
Anti-Spam Legislation
 

Increase your corporate profile. Gold and Silver sponsorships opportunities available
The St. John's Board of Trade has two levels of its corporate sponsorships up for renewal effective July 1. If you are interested in increasing your corporate profile in the business community, please review the expression of interest forms for either the Gold or Silver sponsorship opportunities. For more information, please contact Margie Davis at 726-2961 ext. 2 by June 25.

 
Contact Margie
 

Breakfast with Vale

Vale is partnering with the St. John’s Board of Trade to talk to you about future opportunities to supply goods and services with the Voisey’s Bay Underground Mine Project at a Breakfast on June 5.
For more information, contact Erika Stockley

 
To Register
 

New business registry at the city
Have you signed on?

Why Register?
Benefits
• A free listing in the City of St. John’s business directory - an easy way to increase your visibility.
• A monthly Economic Update newsletter with the latest business news and statistics.
• Access to semi-annual economic forecast reports for the metro area.
• Access to annual tourism reports with data on visitation, spending, hotel occupancies, etc.
• Access to other special reports and information products as they become available.
FAQ
 
City Business Registry
 
  Meet the Boomsquad
Wicked Wanda and Dashing Denis


“It’s taken light years for them to arrive, but the boomsquad are finally here.

These two stellar characters are outta this world and you can meet them today at our Meridia Recruitment business mixer at Yellowbelly Brewery. To register, contact Wanda or call 726-2961, ext. 9.

 
BeTheBoom.ca
 

Help us recruit new members, and we'll help you grow your business.

More Details

Business News

Advertise in the Business News, issued monthly.
Contact: Margie 726-2961, ext. 2
mdavis@bot.nf.ca

Business Directory

Advertise in the annual Business Directory.
Contact: Wanda 726-2961, ext. 9
wpalmer@bot.nf.ca

Business Online

Online Advertising
Contact: Wanda 726-2961, ext. 9
wpalmer@bot.nf.ca
 

Business Mixer - Meridia Recruitment, A KBRS Company

Thursday, May 29

Details

Breakfast with Vale

Thursday, June 5

Details

 

St. John's Board of Trade 101

Friday, June 6

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Advance booking is recommended

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St. John's Board of Trade | 34 Harvey Road | PO Box 5127 | St. John's NL A1C 5V5 | 709-726-2961 | mail@bot.nf.ca