Albert County Chamber of Commerce
Bulletin 2022-02-20

Be a part of our growing community of like-minded Albert County business owners and join up here:

Next Open Board Meeting – March, details to be announced.

We welcome and encourage you to submit news, press releases and any other content related to your business. Submission is restricted to current members or information impactful to our members (funding, government notices, business opportunities, etc.). Submissions will be included at the discretion of the ACCC editorial team.

The final date for submissions will be the Tuesday before the bulletin goes out. The next submission deadline is Tuesday, 28th February.

Reminder to get your Business Excellence Award nominations in! You can self-nominate or nominate another business for up to 3 categories.

We are also looking for sponsors for this great event. You will find information about this on the website, also. If you have any questions about sponsorship or any other element related to the Business Excellence Awards, email us on [email protected]

Welcome aboard to the member businesses who have signed up for our Discover Albert County campaign. This initiative will help tourists and locals alike see the breadth and experience of our amazing local businesses.

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t be shy! Sign up today and find out how it can benefit your business and the Albert County community as a whole.

Make sure to check our latest Take Me To Your Locals video too! We’re proud to be showcasing our local businesses. We have three episodes up and more to come!

Welcome aboard to our new members this fortnight!

Dunfield Real Estate is fronted by Realtor Nick Dunfield. Nick specializes in first-time home buyers, rural properties and selling one home to jump to another.

Danny Carter’s Handyman Services does exactly what it says on the tin! Get in touch with Danny for anything and everything on those neverending home to-dos.

The Maplegrove Inn, is a historic location offering accommodation, owned by Melanie Angbao & Kate Broyles. The Manor was built in 1854 and is nestled near the scenic Shepody River in the village of Riverside-Albert.

Sylvia’s Natural Way Skin Care is a health and beauty business, owned by Sylvia Furlaga. From gel nails to products, Sylvia has you covered.

Each fortnight we shine the spotlight on one of our ACCC members. Remember to send us any business updates or news for additional mentions in our newsletter!

Meredith Bateman has been practising law since 1997, specializing in Family Law, Real Estate, Wills and Estates. She prides herself on a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Support ACCC Member, ACHS with the “$60 for 60 Years” Campaign in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Albert County Museum!

As a special souvenir, the Albert County Historical Society is pleased to present this special package for purchase. Included for $60 is a custom-designed ornament crafted by NB-based Aitken Pewter, a membership to the Society which includes a 2023 season’s pass to the Museum, and an income tax receipt for $25. In the case of a family membership, the tax receipt is $15.

Connecting Albert County is recognizing people and businesses in the communities within Albert County who go above and beyond to support the community whenever the opportunity arises.We know many of our community members fit this remit so this could be a great opportunity to be featured as Connecting Albert County’s “Community Member of the Month” and “Community Business of the Month.” All nominations are being received via email to [email protected].

Please include the name and address of the person you are nominating, as well as your own name and address. Also include a description of what makes this person or business special and a pillar in the community.

Congratulations to member business, Atlantic Canada Language Academy, on the recent acceptance as a WBE Canada business. WBE Canada certifies Canadian businesses 51% or more owned, managed and controlled by women, and helps them access opportunities with larger corporate and government buyers, making this an exciting opportunity for them.

Member business, Cyber PR Army, has released a new free resource, the Social Media Content Creator. 

This fillable PDF will help you plan out your content for the next 90 days with lots of ideas for inspiration.

Member business, Albert County Museum, will be taking part in NB Heritage Week! Join them Saturday, February 25th from 10 am to 4 pm at Riverview Town Hall to learn about Albert County’s incredible history. Hosted by Albert County Museum Manager, Janet Clouston.

The amazing ACM Mobile Exhibit will teach you about local history, and you can win prizes with a Heritage Hunt activity. “A Glimpse of Past Days” books will be available for purchase – signed by the author!

Our fortnightly podcast, Chamber Chat, is hosted by podcasting powerhouse, Tosh Taylor. You will find the latest episode available on our Facebook page later this week. Tosh talks to local business owners and related people discussing all things business in Albert County.

We are always looking for guests so if you are interested, get in touch

DID YOU KNOW? Your ACCC Membership gives you a 5% discount on text translation services with AB Connect Travel? Find out more.