About the Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton has been the Voice of the Greater Moncton Business Community since 1891, working to promote the success of our members and foster the wellbeing of the overall business community. Our vision has always been to help propel the Greater Moncton region to unrivaled economic growth, leading New Brunswick to a prosperous future.
Today, the Chamber’s membership is comprised of over 750 businesses from Dieppe, Moncton, Riverview and surrounding areas representing 30,000 members. As a non-profit organization, we are funded through our membership and fundraising efforts.
Advocacy
Events &
Networking
Membership
Benefits
About the Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton has been the Voice of the Greater Moncton Business Community since 1891, working to promote the success of our members and foster the wellbeing of the overall business community. Our vision has always been to help propel the Greater Moncton region to unrivaled economic growth, leading New Brunswick to a prosperous future.
Today, the Chamber’s membership is comprised of over 750 businesses from Dieppe, Moncton, Riverview and surrounding areas representing 30,000 members. As a non-profit organization, we are funded through our membership and fundraising efforts.
Advocacy
Events &
Networking
Membership
Benefits
Territory
3 municipalities
1 business community
1 business community
Mission
The Chamber promotes the success of its members and the well-being of the overall business community.
Vision
To propel the Greater Moncton region to unrivaled economic growth that leads New Brunswick to a prosperous future.
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I have agreed to take on the position of Chair of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. I believe sincerely in the need for the Chamber as well as its role among our business community.
Our mission at the Chamber is to inspire growth with a focus on promoting the success of our members and the well-being of the business community as a whole. The fact that we are independent makes us THE voice of the business community.
First and foremost, however, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton is each of you. It is you who create a vibrant business community, who are constantly innovating to find new approaches and who are helping our region to thrive as it has been.
It is also you who motivate us to keep evolving and remaining proactive when it comes to offering what you expect from your Chamber.
Your individual realities and requirements are at times very different from one another. For this reason, we strive for diversity in our services, activities and themes. That said, you have much in common as well, including the need to grow, stay informed, get support and be connected. The Chamber is consequently here for each of you individually but also for all of you as a community, for example, by taking a public stance on issues that impact the overall business community.
Over the coming year, the Board of Directors will continue to implement the strategies set out in our 2017-2020 plan while also ensuring that these strategies remain appropriate and relevant.
Chair’s Message:
Dear Members
Work is well underway in this regard, with three committees formed over the past year.
The Advocacy Committee intends to continue expanding the Chamber’s role in member representation and moving forward on issues of public interest that affect you.
The Membership Committee will seek to optimize our corporate image, fulfil our mission and improve our communications both with you and with other stakeholders.
Finally, the Events Committee will endeavour to offer you high-quality events that meet your needs.
Please don’t hesitate to share your comments, suggestions or ideas with us. The Chamber is here for you.
Sincerely,
Geneviève Laforge
Chair of the Board , Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
Chair’s Message:
Dear Members
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I have agreed to take on the position of Chair of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. I believe sincerely in the need for the Chamber as well as its role among our business community.
Our mission at the Chamber is to inspire growth with a focus on promoting the success of our members and the well-being of the business community as a whole. The fact that we are independent makes us THE voice of the business community.
First and foremost, however, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton is each of you. It is you who create a vibrant business community, who are constantly innovating to find new approaches and who are helping our region to thrive as it has been.
It is also you who motivate us to keep evolving and remaining proactive when it comes to offering what you expect from your Chamber.
Your individual realities and requirements are at times very different from one another. For this reason, we strive for diversity in our services, activities and themes. That said, you have much in common as well, including the need to grow, stay informed, get support and be connected. The Chamber is consequently here for each of you individually but also for all of you as a community, for example, by taking a public stance on issues that impact the overall business community.
Over the coming year, the Board of Directors will continue to implement the strategies set out in our 2017-2020 plan while also ensuring that these strategies remain appropriate and relevant.
Work is well underway in this regard, with three committees formed over the past year.
The Advocacy Committee intends to continue expanding the Chamber’s role in member representation and moving forward on issues of public interest that affect you.
The Membership Committee will seek to optimize our corporate image, fulfil our mission and improve our communications both with you and with other stakeholders.
Finally, the Events Committee will endeavour to offer you high-quality events that meet your needs.
Please don’t hesitate to share your comments, suggestions or ideas with us. The Chamber is here for you.
Sincerely,
Geneviève Laforge
Chair of the Board , Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
The Team:
Chamber Officers
Geneviève Laforge
Chair
Assumption Life
Greg MacLean
Vice-chair
McInnes Cooper
Lisa Wood
Treasurer
FundyPros Specialty Construction
Mathieu LeBlanc
Past Chair
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018/2019
David Adams
Medavie Blue Cross
Patricia A. Guitard
Bass Pro Shops
Marc Lanteigne
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick
Nicolas Parisi
Oulton College
Glen Rollins
Greater Moncton Romeo LeBlanc International Airport
David Shin
Cafe C’est la Vie
Carole Vautour
TD Bank
Michelle Duffie
Lounsbury Group
Ex-Officio Members
Kevin Silliker
City of Moncton
John Wishart
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
Tahlia Ferlatte
Town of Riverview
Robert Audoux
Ville de Dieppe
Chamber Staff
Our History:
Over a century of Loyal Service…
The roots of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton date back to the year 1891. Driven by the desire to secure cheaper rail rates and build a new railway station and additional wharf accommodations, a group of local merchants signed a petition to form the Moncton Board of Trade. A Board of Directors was elected with C.P. Harris as Chairman.
In 1958, the Board of Trade recommended that a civic corporation be formed to purchase property that it would service and make available to prospective industrial purchasers at cost. As a result, Moncton Industrial Development, the first industrial organization in New Brunswick, was established and today more than 300 businesses operate out of Moncton Industrial Park and Caledonia Estates.
Because the term “Board of Trade” is a British tradition, many boards of trade decided to change their names to reflect the North American business culture. The Moncton Board of Trade changed its name to the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce in 1971.
In the mid-1970’s, the Chamber formed a small committee of volunteers to look into the revitalization of the city’s core area. Eventually, this committee evolved into an independent organization, now called Downtown Moncton Incorporated, whose mission is to promote, develop, and enhance the interests of property owners and tenants in a vital and safe downtown core.
The Chamber of Commerce in its role of catalyst or supporter has helped with other notable accomplishments over the years including the:
- formation of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Society – Moncton Chapter
- development of the slogan “Hub of the Maritimes”
- formation of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
- creation of the Christmas lighting program
- foundation of the Moncton Jaycees and Junior Achievement Program
- formation of the Atlantic Provinces Transportation Commission
- establishment of United Way Greater Moncton
- establishment of the Greater Moncton Economic Commission
- building of a new regional library
- forming the Westmorland-Albert Solid Waste Commission
- privatization of the Greater Moncton Airport
- establishment of the Greater Moncton Immigration Committee
Over a century has passed since C.P. Harris knocked his gavel for the first time, and the Chamber enjoys a history of notable contributions to the development and the growth of the Greater Moncton area.
Today the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce has over 750 members and dozens of volunteers who serve as directors on the board or on various committees. Through the delivery of a wide-variety of programs and services from its headquarters at 1273 Main Street, the GMCC continues to help its members’ Connect, Grow and Prosper while still serving as The Voice of the Greater Moncton Business Community.
